Lake Forest Post Office

230 Northgate St Lake Forest, IL 60045
Phone: 847-234-0454

Parking: Street Parking

Post Office Lobby Hours
Monday	7:00am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	7:00am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	7:00am - 5:30pm
Thursday	7:00am - 5:30pm
Friday	7:00am - 5:30pm
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	7:30am - 2:00pm

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About

Lake Forest Post Office is a United States Postal Service (USPS) facility in Lake Forest, IL. This post office offers a full array of services, including package delivery and first class mail.

Services

Self-Service Kiosk

Business Reply Mail^® Account Balance

Burial Flags

Bulk Mail Account Balance

Duck Stamps

Greeting Card Services

Global Express Guranteed^®

Money Orders (Domestic)

Money Orders (Inquiry)

Money Orders (International)

Passport Appointments

Passport Photo

Pickup Hold Mail

Pickup Accountable Mail

Pickup Notice Left Mail

PO Boxes

Priority Mail International^®

Passport Services at Lake Forest Post Office

Lake Forest Post Office can accept first-time passport applications, and can facilitate passport renewals. You can schedule an appointment at this post office by calling 847-234-0454 or schedule an appointment online using the Online Scheduling Tool. When you go to your appointment to apply for a new passport, you will need to bring the following items with you to the post office:

A completed U.S. Passport Application form (DS-11)
Proof of U.S. Citizenship. You will need to present original physical documentation proving your citizenship status (for example, your birth certificate). In addition, you will need to bring a photocopy of the document.
Proof of Identity. You will need to show, for example, a driver's license. In addition, you will need to bring a photocopy of this identification document.
A recent color photograph (a "passport photo") which must show the front of your face, and be 2x2 inches in size. Lake Forest Post Office does have passport photo services, and, for a fee, your photo can be taken there.

See this resource from the U.S. Department of State for full instructions on how to apply in person, including the full list of documents that can be used as proof of U.S. citizenship, and the full list of acceptable identification documents.