Passport office in Grand Rapids, MI
18 places in and around Grand Rapids accept passport applications. Grand Rapids has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Chicago, about 125 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 3-hour drive.
Where to apply in Grand Rapids
For a first passport, a child's passport, or a lost one, apply at an acceptance facility. Bring your completed DS-11, proof of citizenship, photo ID and one passport photo.
There are 18 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Grand Rapids. These are the 12 closest, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Grand Rapids Main Post Office
0.4 mi225 Michigan St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49501 · Map
Mon–Sat 8am–1pm
(616) 776-1576 · Book appointment
Northwest Station
1.7 mi1625 Walker Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–2pm
(616) 202-0052 · Book appointment
Rogers Plaza Postal Store
4.3 mi1026 28th St SW, Wyoming, MI 49509 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
(616) 532-2118 · Book appointment
City of Walker
5.2 mi4243 Remembrance Road, Grand Rapids, MI 49534 · Map
Mon–Thu 7:30am–2pm
(616) 791-6865 · Book appointment
City of Kentwood
6.7 mi4900 Breton Ave SE, Kentwood, MI 49508 · Map
Mon, Wed–Thu 7:30am–4pm
Tue 7:30am–5pm
Fri 7:30am–11am
(616) 698-9610 · Book appointment
Cascade Township
6.9 mi5920 Tahoe Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 · Map
Mon–Wed 8:30am–3pm
Fri 8:30am–12pm
(616) 949-1508 · Book appointment
Grandville City Hall
6.9 mi3195 Wilson Avenue SW, Grandville, MI 49418 · Map
Tue–Wed 9am–4pm
Fri 9am–11am
(616) 530-3131 · Book appointment
Jenison Post Office
8.6 mi408 Chicago Dr, Jenison, MI 49428 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–2pm
Sat 9am–12:30pm
(616) 457-2600 · Book appointment
Plainfield Charter Township
8.7 mi6161 Belmont Avenue NE, Belmont, MI 49306 · Map
Mon–Thu 9am–3:30pm
(616) 364-6588 · Book appointment
Belmont Post Office
8.7 mi6220 Belmont Ave NE, Belmont, MI 49306 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–4pm
(616) 361-1120 · Book appointment
Ada Post Office
9 mi7125 Headley St SE, Ada, MI 49301 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–3pm
(616) 676-1088 · Book appointment
Byron Center Post Office
10.5 mi8350 Byron Center Avenue SW, Byron Center, MI 49315 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–3pm
(616) 878-1796 · Book appointment
Source: U.S. Department of State acceptance facility database, retrieved November 2026. Hours change, so confirm with the facility before visiting.
See all 18 near Grand Rapids on the official search
Need it in under 2 weeks?
You can book an appointment at the Chicago Passport Agency. From Grand Rapids that is about 125 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 3-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Grand Rapids
Chicago, IL
~125 mi from Grand Rapids
Detroit, MI
~140 mi from Grand Rapids
Buffalo, NY
~344 mi from Grand Rapids
Timeline
- 6+ weeksRoutine service is fine. Apply at an acceptance facility (first-time, child, lost passport) or renew by mail or online.
- 3–6 weeksPay the $60 expedite fee and choose 1–2 day return delivery.
- Under 14 daysYou qualify for a passport agency appointment, if you can get one, or use a registered expediter.
- Under 3 daysLife-or-death emergency involving immediate family: call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778.
More options for the rest of the state: passport offices in Michigan.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Grand Rapids?
There are 18 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Grand Rapids, including Grand Rapids Main Post Office and Northwest Station. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Grand Rapids?
No. The nearest is the Chicago Passport Agency in Chicago, about 125 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Grand Rapids?
Not in Grand Rapids itself. Same-day or next-day passports are only issued at passport agencies, the closest being Chicago. An expediter can handle it without you travelling.