Will County Clerk

The Will County Clerk's office, at 302 N. Chicago Street in downtown Joliet, is a government acceptance agent that offers an alternative to the local post offices. Because the clerk already handles birth and marriage records, applicants can sometimes obtain a certified birth certificate and complete their passport paperwork under one roof — a convenience for first-time applicants who need proof of citizenship.

Staff here are designated acceptance agents authorized to witness your signature, verify identity, and seal the DS-11 packet for the State Department. The office keeps regular weekday county hours, but passport handling can pause during elections and peak vital-records periods, so a quick call ahead is wise.

This county option pairs well with the city's postal sites; browse the full Joliet passport listings or the broader set of Illinois acceptance offices to line up the right visit.

The clerk's office is open weekdays and can issue the certified birth certificate many first-time applicants need before they apply. Confirm current passport hours and payment methods by phone at (815) 740-4625, and compare it with the postal sites on the Joliet page.