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Mt Vernon, Ohio Passport Office Information

Last Reviewed on March 16th, 2022

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

Mt. Vernon USPS
101 W High St
Mt Vernon OH, 43050

Knox County Clerk of Court
117 E High St
Mt Vernon OH, 43050

In Mt Vernon, Ohio there are (2) passport office locations (acceptance agents). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Mt Vernon 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 2 passport offices in Mt Vernon, there are (446) 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 any of the passport acceptance agents listed below the map on this web page. If you need it faster than that, please see: closest regional passport offices to Mt Vernon, Ohio and Expedited Passport service options for Mt Vernon.

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 Mt Vernon Ohio

Showing 2 passport offices in Mt Vernon:

Mt. Vernon USPS

101 W High St
Mt Vernon, OH 43050

Knox County Clerk of Court

117 E High St
Mt Vernon, OH 43050


Other passport offices near Mt Vernon Ohio

Gambier Post Office - Gambier - 4.5 Miles
Fredericktown Post Office - Fredericktown - 7 Miles
Utica Post Office - Utica - 8.4 Miles
Marengo Post Office - Marengo - 14.5 Miles
Johnstown Post Office - Johnstown - 16 Miles
Granville Post Office - Granville - 18.3 Miles
Morrow County Clerk of Court - Mt Gilead - 18.5 Miles
Mt. Gilead Postal Service - Mt Gilead - 18.6 Miles
Sunbury Post Office - Sunbury - 18.7 Miles
Newark Ohio Main Post Office - Newark - 19.2 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Mt Vernon

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 - 120.1 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 221.9 Miles
Chicago Passport Agency - 249 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 266.9 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 337.9 Miles



Mt Vernon, Ohio Passport Forms & Application Guides

Getting a passport in Mt Vernon 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 Mt Vernon 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 Mt Vernon will need to visit a passport office.
* Mt Vernon 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 Mt Vernon

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 Mt Vernon 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 Mt Vernon 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 Mt Vernon

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

Fredericktown Ohio, Chesterville Ohio, Bellville Ohio, Johnstown Ohio, Alexandria Ohio, Granville Ohio, Lexington Ohio, Edison Ohio, Heath Ohio, Nashville Ohio, New Albany Ohio, Ontario Ohio, Pataskala Ohio, Westerville Ohio, Galion Ohio, Dresden Ohio, Caledonia Ohio, Gahanna Ohio, Reynoldsburg Ohio, Worthington Ohio

Passport Expediting in Mt Vernon, Ohio

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Mt Vernon. 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 Mt Vernon, Ohio

We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Mt Vernon simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Mt Vernon 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 Mt Vernon?

Getting a passport is pretty much the process same wherever you are, with most new passport applicants, the journey will start by going to a local acceptance agent; there are 2 passport offices in Mt Vernon.
The basic process: fill out the DS-11 New Passport Application, take it with your proof of identity, passport photos, and passport fees to any of the passport offices in Mt Vernon 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 Mt Vernon?

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 Mt Vernon, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks). You are going to have to do a little bit of a road-trip, the nearest passport issuing facility is The Detroit Passport Agency, it's not really close being that it's 120.1 miles from Mt Vernon, but that's where you need to make an appointment. Another option for you may be to use a passport expediting service to go to a regional facility for you.

How much does a passport cost in Mt Vernon?

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 Mt Vernon?

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 Mt Vernon.

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

CVS #6151 - Mount Vernon - (2.4 mi)
Photo Center
900 Coshocton Road
Mount Vernon OH 43050
(740) 397-5505
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walmart Mount Vernon Supercenter - (3.2 mi)
Photo Center
1575 Coshocton Ave
Mount Vernon OH 43050
740-392-2026
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
CVS #5654 - Johnstown - (16.7 mi)
Photo Center
797 West Coshocton Street
Johnstown OH 43031
(740) 967-9511
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #7541 - Newark - (17.4 mi)
Northwest Corner Of N 21St & Deo Dr
1425 N 21St St
Newark OH 43055
(740) 366-7119
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart Newark Supercenter - (17.5 mi)
Photo Center
1315 N 21st St
Newark OH 43055
740-364-9195
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
UPS Store - Newark - (17.9 mi)
Between Donato's And Taco Bell
1067 N 21st St
Newark OH 43055
(740) 366-0100
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #2405 - Newark - (18.1 mi)
Photo Center
955 North 21st Street
Newark OH 43055
(740) 366-9082
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #396 - Granville - (18.3 mi)
Photo Center
200 Broadway East
Granville OH 43023
(740) 587-0268
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #3364 - Sunbury - (18.6 mi)
Photo Center
111 West Cherry Street
Sunbury OH 43074
(740) 965-3061
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walmart Mansfield Supercenter - (19.2 mi)
Photo Center
2485 Possum Run Rd
Mansfield OH 44903
419-756-7959
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44



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