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Bedford, Ohio Passport Office Information


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

Cuyahoga County Public Library Southeast Branch
70 Columbus St
Bedford OH, 44146

Bedford Branch
89 Willis St
Bedford OH, 44146

In Bedford, 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 Bedford 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 Bedford, 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 Bedford, Ohio and Expedited Passport service options for Bedford.

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 Bedford Ohio

Showing 2 passport offices in Bedford:

Cuyahoga County Public Library Southeast Branch

70 Columbus St
Bedford, OH 44146

Bedford Branch

89 Willis St
Bedford, OH 44146


Other passport offices near Bedford Ohio

Summit County Clerk of Courts - Northfield - 2.4 Miles
Maple Heights Post Office - Maple Heights - 2.5 Miles
Cuyahoga Cty Public Library Maple Hts Branch - Maple Heights - 2.8 Miles
Garfield Heights Post Office - Garfield Heights - 3.3 Miles
Northfield Post Office - Macedonia - 3.5 Miles
Cuyahoga County Public Library Warrensville Branch - Warrensville Heights - 3.7 Miles
Cuyahoga County Public Library Garfield Heights Br - Garfield Heights - 3.9 Miles
Solon Postal Retail Store - Solon - 4 Miles
Cuyahoga Cty Public Library Solon Branch - Solon - 4.3 Miles
Cranwood Post Office - Cleveland - 4.3 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Bedford

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 - 88.6 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 149 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 254 Miles
Chicago Passport Agency - 275.1 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 303 Miles



Bedford, Ohio Passport Forms & Application Guides

Getting a passport in Bedford 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 Bedford 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 Bedford will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Bedford, there is one less than 100 miles from Bedford.
* To renew your passport, you do NOT need to visit a passport office.

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Bedford

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 Bedford 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 Bedford 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 Bedford

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

Bedford Ohio, Maple Heights Ohio, Warrensville Heights Ohio, Valley View Ohio, Garfield Heights Ohio, Solon Ohio, Macedonia Ohio, Independence Ohio, Beachwood Ohio, Shaker Heights Ohio, Brecksville Ohio, Twinsburg Ohio, Pepper Pike Ohio, University Heights Ohio, Chagrin Falls Ohio, Broadview Heights Ohio, Cleveland Heights Ohio, South Euclid Ohio, Lyndhurst Ohio, Hunting Valley Ohio

Passport Expediting in Bedford, Ohio

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

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

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 Bedford.
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 Bedford 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 Bedford?

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 Bedford, 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 88.6 miles from Bedford, 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 Bedford?

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 Bedford?

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 Bedford.

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

CVS #4330 - Bedford - (0.4 mi)
Photo Center
140 Solon Road
Bedford OH 44146
(440) 439-5766
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #10220 - Bedford - (1 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Broadway & Grace
520 Broadway Ave
Bedford OH 44146
(440) 232-6500
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #4336 - Northfield - (2.4 mi)
Photo Center
10380 Northfield Road
Northfield OH 44067
(330) 468-0132
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Garfield Heights - (3.2 mi)
Garfield Commons Next To Subway
12600 Rockside Rd
Garfield Heights OH 44125
(216) 475-7855
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #4684 - Garfield Heights - (3.2 mi)
Northwest Corner Turney & Rockside
12777 Rockside Rd
Garfield Heights OH 44125
(216) 587-2943
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #7371 - Warrensville Heights - (3.3 mi)
Photo Center
22909 Emery Road
Warrensville Heights OH 44128
(216) 518-3551
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #6889 - Solon - (4.1 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Som Center & Bainbridge
6270 Som Center Rd
Solon OH 44139
(440) 836-0494
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #4347 - Garfield Heights - (4.1 mi)
Photo Center
11223 Granger Road
Garfield Heights OH 44125
(216) 332-7801
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #7719 - Macedonia - (4.1 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Summer/Valley View Road & Route 82 (Aurora Road)
663 E Aurora Rd
Macedonia OH 44056
(330) 468-4800
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #4301 - Northfield Center - (4.1 mi)
Photo Center
9302 Olde Eight Road
Northfield Center OH 44067
(330) 468-1661
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99



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