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Waukegan Post Office
Post Office (USPS) · Waukegan
The Waukegan Post Office on N Genesee Street is the city's primary USPS passport acceptance location, handling new application submissions for adults and children who need to appear in person.
Location & contact
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| Passport acceptance | By appointment only -- book via tools.usps.com/rcas/ or call (847) 662-6802 |
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📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Waukegan Post Office on N Genesee Street is the city's primary USPS passport acceptance location, handling new application submissions for adults and children who need to appear in person. As a federal facility, it follows the national appointment-based scheduling system -- slots are booked through the USPS online tool or by calling the dedicated acceptance line.
Located just north of downtown Waukegan, the post office draws applicants from across Lake County who prefer the familiarity of a USPS location. Acceptance officers verify citizenship documents, witness form signatures, and forward completed packages directly to a processing center. For a broader view of all facilities serving the city, visit the Waukegan passport offices page.
Routine processing at any acceptance facility currently takes several weeks. Those with travel plans under 14 days should contact the Chicago Passport Agency, about 35 miles south of Waukegan, for expedited handling. The Illinois passport guide walks through the full agency appointment process.
💡 Good to know
USPS passport appointments at this location are booked separately from regular postal counter service. Arrive with a fully completed DS-11 form, original proof of U.S. citizenship, a valid government-issued photo ID, and a check or money order for the government fee. If traveling within two weeks, the Chicago Passport Agency handles same-week appointments for qualifying travelers. See the Illinois statewide guide for agency details and processing timelines.