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Akron, Ohio Passport Office Information


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

Summit County Clerk Of Courts
1030 E Tallmadge Ave
Akron OH, 44310

Bath Post Office
1970 N Cleveland Massillon Rd
Akron OH, 44333

Akron Main Office Window Service
675 Wolf Ledges Pky
Akron OH, 44311

In Akron, Ohio there are (3) passport office locations (acceptance agents). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Akron 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 3 passport offices in Akron, there are (444) 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 Akron, Ohio and Expedited Passport service options for Akron.

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 Akron Ohio

Showing 3 passport offices in Akron:

Summit County Clerk Of Courts

1030 E Tallmadge Ave
Akron, OH 44310

Bath Post Office

1970 N Cleveland Massillon Rd
Akron, OH 44333

Akron Main Office Window Service

675 Wolf Ledges Pky
Akron, OH 44311

 

Other passport offices near Akron Ohio

City of Tallmadge - Tallmadge - 4.4 Miles
Cuyahoga Falls Post Office - Cuyahoga Falls - 4.6 Miles
Barberton Post Office - Barberton - 5 Miles
Summit County Clerk of Court - Green - 6.2 Miles
Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library - Stow - 6.8 Miles
Uniontown Post Office - Uniontown - 8.6 Miles
City of Kent, Clerk of Council - Kent - 9.1 Miles
Medina County Clerk of Courts - Wadsworth - 9.7 Miles
Sharon Center Post Office - Sharon - 9.9 Miles
Peninsula Post Office - Peninsula - 10.7 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Akron

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 - 102.2 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 161.2 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 243.4 Miles
Chicago Passport Agency - 278.9 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 298.4 Miles



Akron, Ohio Passport Forms & Application Guides

Getting a passport in Akron 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 Akron 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 Akron will need to visit a passport office.
* Akron 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 Akron

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 Akron 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 Akron 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 Akron

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

Tallmadge Ohio, Cuyahoga Falls Ohio, Barberton Ohio, Stow Ohio, Green Ohio, Kent Ohio, Clinton Ohio, Wadsworth Ohio, Hudson Ohio, Streetsboro Ohio, North Lawrence Ohio, Macedonia Ohio, Twinsburg Ohio, Massillon Ohio, Brecksville Ohio, Broadview Heights Ohio, Aurora Ohio, Orrville Ohio, North Royalton Ohio, Dalton Ohio

Passport Expediting in Akron, Ohio

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Akron. 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).

Need it Fast? Expedite Now or Read more about 3rd Party Passport Expediting


Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Akron, Ohio

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

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 3 passport offices in Akron.
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 Akron 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 Akron?

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 Akron, 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 102.2 miles from Akron, 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 Akron?

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 Akron?

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 Akron.

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

UPS Store - Akron - (0.3 mi)
Main Street And Thornton, Exit Off 77/76 For Main & Broad, Downtown Akron
810 South Main Street
Akron OH 44311
(330) 594-2464
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #4800 - Akron - (1.3 mi)
Photo Center
590 East Market Street
Akron OH 44304
(330) 535-2700
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #3281 - Akron - (1.9 mi)
Arlington & Triplette
1130 S Arlington St
Akron OH 44306
(330) 773-0857
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #11748 - Akron - (2.1 mi)
Northwest Corner Of S. Firestone & Waterloo Rd
361 E Waterloo Rd
Akron OH 44319
(330) 724-2709
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #3278 - Akron - (2.2 mi)
Market & Portage Trail
834 W Market St
Akron OH 44303
(330) 434-4997
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #3279 - Akron - (2.4 mi)
Copley & Hawkins
1303 Copley Rd
Akron OH 44320
(330) 869-5896
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #3083 - Akron - (2.7 mi)
Photo Center
780 Brittain Road
Akron OH 44305
(330) 784-0994
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #3041 - Akron - (2.8 mi)
Photo Center
235 East Cuyahoga Falls Avenue
Akron OH 44310
(330) 762-6231
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - West Gate Plaza - (3.5 mi)
South Hawkins And West Market
1700 W Market St
Akron OH 44313
(330) 865-5555
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #3741 - Akron - (3.7 mi)
South Canton Road & Market
302 Canton Rd
Akron OH 44312
(330) 733-4237
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99



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