Australian consular representation in the United States
Australian Consulate-General in Chicago
Find current contact details, passport and notarial services, appointments and consular assistance from the Australian Consulate-General in Chicago, United States.
Contact information
Contact the Australian Consulate-General in Chicago
Use the current official details below to contact the Australian Consulate-General in Chicago.
Appointments: in-person passport interviews and notarial services require an appointment. Check the current requirements before travelling to the Consulate-General.
Location
Where is the Australian Consulate-General in Chicago?
The Australian Consulate-General is located at 123 North Wacker Drive in central Chicago.
Before visiting: passport and notarial services requiring personal attendance must be arranged in advance.
About the mission
About the Australian Consulate-General in Chicago
The Australian Consulate-General in Chicago is a professional Australian Government post serving Australians across a large part of the Midwestern United States.
The Consulate-General provides consular and passport services and forms part of Australia’s wider diplomatic and consular network in the United States.
Australia’s principal diplomatic mission in the United States is the Australian Embassy in Washington DC.
Services for Australians
Consular, passport and notarial services
The Australian Consulate-General in Chicago provides consular assistance, Australian passport services and Australian notarial services.
Consular assistance
Australians facing serious difficulties in the United States can contact the Consulate-General for assistance in accordance with the Australian Government’s Consular Services Charter.
Australian passports
The Consulate-General conducts Australian passport interviews by appointment. Eligible adult renewals and most eligible child renewals may also be lodged by mail.
Notarial services
Australian notarial services include certifying documents, photographs and identity, witnessing signatures, apostilles and authentications, administering affidavits and issuing Certificates of No Impediment to Marriage.
Visas, immigration and citizenship: Australian diplomatic and consular offices in the United States cannot provide advice about Australian visas, immigration, customs or citizenship. These matters are administered separately by the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
Visitor arrangements
Passport and notarial appointments
In-person passport and notarial services at the Australian Consulate-General in Chicago require advance appointments.
Passport appointments
Passport interviews are by appointment only. Current official arrangements allow appointments to be booked up to 60 days in advance, with new appointments released each day.
Notarial appointments
For an in-person notarial service in Chicago, email the Consulate-General with details of the service required and your availability. Confirm the exact notarial act required by the receiving authority before making arrangements.
Passport applications by mail: adults eligible to use the PC7 Australian Passport Renewal Application may apply by mail. Most passport renewals for children aged 15 and younger can also be lodged by mail under current rules.
In-person applications: first-time passport applications, applications for 16- and 17-year-olds, replacements for lost passports and other applications requiring the PC8 form generally require personal attendance.
Consular district
Midwestern United States
The Australian Consulate-General in Chicago has responsibility for twelve states across the Midwestern United States.
Central Midwest
The jurisdiction includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Missouri.
Northern Midwest
The jurisdiction includes Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
Western and Eastern Midwest
The jurisdiction also includes Kansas, Nebraska and Ohio.
Elsewhere in the United States: Australia also provides consular services through the Australian Embassy in Washington DC and Consulates-General in Honolulu, Houston, Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco. Use the Australian mission responsible for your location.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Australian Consulate-General
Check the current requirements, prepare your documents and arrange the appropriate appointment before travelling to the Chicago office.
Book before attending
Passport interviews and in-person notarial services require appointments. Do not rely on walk-in service.
Prepare passport documents
Complete the correct passport application and prepare the required photographs, identification and supporting documents before your appointment.
Confirm notarial requirements
Ask the organisation receiving your documents exactly which notarial act it requires. Australian consular staff cannot provide legal advice about which service you need.
Passport processing: current Australian Government guidance advises allowing at least six weeks after an application has been lodged and accepted for a new passport to be printed.
Lost or stolen passport: contact the Chicago Passport Office on +1 312 419 1480 to report an Australian passport lost or stolen. Replacement applications must be lodged in person.
Emergency assistance: contact the Consulate-General on +1 312 419 1480. If you cannot contact an Australian mission in a consular emergency, call Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305.
Frequently asked questions
Australian Consulate-General in Chicago
Does Australia have a Consulate-General in Chicago?
Yes. Australia maintains a professional Consulate-General in Chicago that provides consular, passport and notarial services.
Where is the Australian Consulate-General in Chicago?
The Consulate-General is located at 123 North Wacker Drive, Suite 1330, Chicago, IL 60606, United States.
How can I contact the Australian Consulate-General?
Call +1 312 419 1480 or email chicago@dfat.gov.au.
What are the Consulate-General’s opening hours?
The Consulate-General is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, except on published public holidays and office closure dates.
Which states does the Chicago Consulate-General cover?
The Chicago jurisdiction covers Indiana, Kansas, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
Can I apply for an Australian passport in Chicago?
Yes. Australian passport applications requiring an interview can be lodged at the Chicago Passport Office by appointment.
How far ahead can I book a passport appointment?
Current official arrangements allow Chicago passport appointments to be booked up to 60 days in advance, with new appointments released each day.
Can I renew my Australian passport by mail?
Eligible adults using the PC7 renewal form can apply by mail, and most eligible renewals for children aged 15 and younger can also be lodged by mail. Other applications generally require personal attendance.
Does the Consulate-General provide notarial services?
Yes. The Australian Consulate-General in Chicago provides Australian notarial services. In-person services require an appointment arranged by contacting the Consulate-General.
How long should I allow for a new Australian passport?
Current Australian Government guidance advises allowing at least six weeks after a passport application has been lodged and accepted for the new passport to be printed.
Does the Consulate-General process Australian visas?
No. Australian missions in the United States cannot provide advice about Australian visas, immigration or citizenship. These matters are administered through the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
What should I do if my Australian passport is lost or stolen?
Call the Chicago Passport Office on +1 312 419 1480. Once a passport is formally reported lost or stolen it is permanently cancelled, and the replacement application must be lodged in person.
What should I do in a consular emergency?
Contact the Australian Consulate-General on +1 312 419 1480. If you cannot contact an Australian mission, call Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305.