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Bethel, Ohio Passport Office Information

Last Reviewed on March 16th, 2022

How to get a passport in Bethel, OH: Passport Offices & Application Process

Bethel Post Office
213 N East St
Bethel OH, 45106

In Bethel, Ohio there is only a single passport office location (e.g. acceptance agent). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Bethel passport office clerks are official "acceptance agents" for the Passport Agency and can witness your signature and seal your passport documents (if you do not need your passport application sealed then you do not need to visit an acceptance agent).

In addition to the 1 passport office in Bethel, there are (448) other passport offices in Ohio from which you can get a passport application sealed at. If you are not needing a passport for at least (4-6) weeks, you can visit the sole passport acceptance agent listed below the map on this web page. If you need it faster than that, please see: closest regional passport offices to Bethel, Ohio and Expedited Passport service options for Bethel.

Local passport offices are typically post offices, county clerk offices, and other government offices (Keep in mind: that not all county clerks, and not all post offices are acceptance agents). These local passport offices don't issue passports; the clerks (acceptance agents) at a local office can witness your signature and "officially" seal your passport application. There is a $35 fee for sealing your application and supporting documentation. Renewals do not need to visit an acceptance agent.


Passport Offices in Bethel Ohio

Showing the single passport office in Bethel:

Bethel Post Office

213 N East St
Bethel, OH 45106

 

Other passport offices near Bethel Ohio

Georgetown Post Office - Georgetown - 8.8 Miles
Brown County Clerk of Court - Georgetown - 8.8 Miles
Clermont County Clerk of Court - Batavia - 9.5 Miles
Sardinia Post Office - Sardinia - 12.2 Miles
Anderson Station - Cincinnati - 14.9 Miles
Alexandria Post Office - Alexandria - 16.2 Miles
Clermont County Clerk of Courts - Milford - 16.9 Miles
Milford Post Office - Milford - 17.3 Miles
Mt. Washington Station - Cincinnati - 17.7 Miles
Madeira Branch - Cincinnati - 20.2 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Bethel

These are passport issuing facilities. You will need to make an appointment and present proof of upcoming travel but in most cases, you will be able to get passport renewal, new passports, child passports, or a lost passport replacement Same Day or Next Day.

Detroit Passport Agency - 208 Miles
Chicago Passport Agency - 239.8 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 311.7 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 327.4 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 333.4 Miles



Bethel, Ohio Passport Forms & Application Guides

Getting a passport in Bethel is easy, it depends on what type of passport application you are doing and how quickly you need it processed. We've written the following passport guides, it doesn't matter if you are in Bethel or not as the process will be similar regardless of where you are, The standard passport processing times right now are 10 to 12 weeks to receive your passport.

* Anyone applying for a new passport in Bethel will need to visit a passport office.
* Bethel isn't near a passport agency, you could try a passport service or arrange to travel to one of the regional offices.
* To renew your passport, you do NOT need to visit a passport office.

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Bethel

Just a quick note about passport renewals because it will save you a lot of time, money, and hassles. It doesn't matter where you are, if you are in Bethel or any other city in Ohio or any other state for that matter. If you have your old passport that is in good condition, it expired less than 5 years ago (or hasn't expired yet) and you are an adult - you can simply do your renewal paperwork online at the Department of State / Bureau of Consular Affairs and mail it in with new passport photos. It is currently taking 10-12 weeks standard processing or 4-6 weeks for expedited processing. If you need to renew it faster, you MUST have proof of travel and you must visit a regional passport office yourself, the closest ones to Bethel are listed below. If this is not possible or you want to avoid going there yourself, please only then consider using a passport expeditor.


Passport Service for Cities Near Bethel

Residents of the following cities that are close to Bethel can consider using the passport office services in Bethel for their passport application sealing needs.

Moscow Ohio, Augusta Kentucky, Dover Kentucky, Mount Carmel Ohio, Melbourne Kentucky, Alexandria Kentucky, Milford Ohio, Newtown Ohio, Loveland Ohio, Dayton Kentucky, Montgomery Ohio, Deer Park Ohio, Aberdeen Ohio, Norwood Ohio, Covington Kentucky, Blue Ash Ohio, Independence Kentucky, Reading Ohio, Ludlow Kentucky, Lockland Ohio

Passport Expediting in Bethel, Ohio

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Bethel. Passport expediting companies charge their own set of fees for their service in addition to the government passport application fee and government expediting fee. The cost gets more expensive the faster your passport is needed and it's actually not any faster than visiting a regional passport office yourself. However, using an expediting service is highly convenient as you won't have to go to a regional passport office yourself (for any DS11 application, you will still need to visit a local acceptance agent to get your documents sealed).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Bethel, Ohio

We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Bethel simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Bethel contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:

What is the application process of getting a passport in Bethel?

Getting a passport is pretty much the process same wherever you are, the downside to being in Bethel and needing a passport is that there is no regional passport office nearby. If you need a passport quickly, you will have limited options. With most new passport applicants, the journey will start by going to a local acceptance agent; there is only one passport office in Bethel.
The basic process: fill out the DS-11 New Passport Application, take it with your proof of identity, passport photos, and passport fees to the only passport office in Bethel to witness your signature and seal the documents. Wait 10-12 weeks.
For complete in-depth details see: New Passport Application Guide

How fast can I get a passport in Bethel?

There are a couple of different methods to getting your passport processed, which route you choose will determine how fast your passport will be received. By going to a passport service office in Bethel, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks). There are no regional passport issuing offices within 200 miles. You might want to consider using a private passport courier that can expedite your passport application.

How much does a passport cost in Bethel?

Unlike drivers licenses and state IDs, passports are a Federal (national) document, it costs the same no matter what city or state you are in, $130 ($165 with acceptance agent fee) for adult passports and $100 ($135 with acceptance agent fee) for child passports. There may be some additional fees and / or expenses that you might need to pay, please see passport fees for an explaination of all passport fees and costs.

Where to get passport photos in Bethel?

One of the most common questions we get asked is where "where should I get my passport photos taken at?" First, have a look at our in-depth passport photo guide so you know everything there is to know about passport photos. Here are the major stores that take and print passport photos near Bethel.

It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.

CVS #5431 - Bethel - (1.7 mi)
Photo Center
592 West Plane Street
Bethel OH 45106
(513) 734-6242
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walmart Amelia Supercenter - (7.7 mi)
Photo Center
1815 E Ohio Pike
Amelia OH 45102
513-797-1270
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
CVS #7776 - Amelia - (9 mi)
Photo Center
52 West Main Street
Amelia OH 45102
(513) 943-6201
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #5429 - Georgetown - (9.1 mi)
Photo Center
521 East State Street
Georgetown OH 45121
(937) 378-2218
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #7489 - Amelia - (9.1 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Chapel & Main (Ohio Pike)
57 W Main St
Amelia OH 45102
(513) 752-7131
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Amelia - (10.5 mi)
Kroger Center - Bach Buxton Road & State Rte 125
1250 Ohio Pike
Amelia OH 45102
(513) 753-3600
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #3864 - Cincinnati - (12.8 mi)
Ohio Pike & Withamsonwoods Way
719 Ohio Pike
Cincinnati OH 45245
(513) 753-7578
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart Cincinnati Supercenter - (13 mi)
Photo Center
4370 Eastgate Square Dr
Cincinnati OH 45245
513-753-4215
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
CVS #7790 - Cincinnati - (13.2 mi)
Photo Center
947 Cincinnati-batavia Pike, Corner Of Glenn Estee And Old Route 74
Cincinnati OH 45245
(513) 943-2801
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Eastgate North Drive - (13.5 mi)
Photo Center
810 Eastgate North Drive
Cincinnati OH 45245
(513) 449-4728
Price: Cost varies by location



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