Cincinnati, Ohio Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Cincinnati, OH: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Cincinnati, Ohio there are (15) passport office locations (acceptance agents). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Cincinnati 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 15 passport offices in Cincinnati, there are (420) 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 Cincinnati, Ohio and Expedited Passport service options for Cincinnati.
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 Cincinnati Ohio
Showing 15 passport offices in Cincinnati:
 | Westwood Post Office |
3336 Harrison Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45211
| Sharonville Branch Post Office |
11069 Reading Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45241
| Roselawn Post Office |
1730 Section Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45237
| Queen City Finance |
525 Vine St
Cincinnati, OH 45202
| Parkdale Branch |
670 Northland Blvd
Cincinnati, OH 45240
| Madeira Branch |
7737 Laurel Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45243
| Public Library of Cincinnati/Hamilton Co. |
800 2nd St
Cincinnati, OH 45215
| Mt. Washington Station |
6117 Campus Ln
Cincinnati, OH 45230
| Hamilton Co. Clerk of Courts Auto Title Division |
1001 Main St
Cincinnati, OH 45202
| Hamilton Co. Clerk of Courts Auto Title Division |
1216 W Kemper Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45240
| Groesbeck Post Office |
8721 Colerain Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45251
| Corryville Station |
2917 Vine St
Cincinnati, OH 45219
| Don Marrs USPS |
3644 Werk Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45248
| Anderson Station |
1320 Nagel Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45255
| Cincinnati Main Office |
1623 Dalton Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45214
Other passport offices near Cincinnati Ohio
Covington Post Office - Covington - 2.3 MilesNewport Clerk Office - Newport - 2.7 Miles
City of Fort Wright - Fort Wright - 3.9 Miles
City of Fort Mitchell - Fort Mitchell - 4.7 Miles
City Of Villa Hills - Villa Hills - 4.9 Miles
City of Taylor Mill, KY - Taylor Mill - 6.3 Miles
City of Erlanger, KY - Erlanger - 6.7 Miles
Cincinnati AMF - Florence - 7 Miles
Florence Post Office - Florence - 8 Miles
Independence Post Office - Independence - 9.9 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Cincinnati
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 - 204.1 Miles
Chicago Passport Agency - 217.7 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 321.5 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 341.8 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 349.3 Miles
Cincinnati, Ohio Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati will need to visit a passport office.
* Cincinnati 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.
- How to get a New Passport Guide
- How to get a Child Passport guide
- How to Replace a Lost (or Damaged) Passport
- Passport Renewal Guide
- Passport Name Change Guide
- How to Get a Second Passport
Passport Renewal in Cincinnati
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 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati
Residents of the following cities that are close to Cincinnati can consider using the passport office services in Cincinnati for their passport application sealing needs.
Ludlow Kentucky, Covington Kentucky, Dayton Kentucky, Norwood Ohio, Erlanger Kentucky, Wyoming Ohio, Lockland Ohio, Reading Ohio, Newtown Ohio, Deer Park Ohio, Florence Kentucky, Melbourne Kentucky, Glendale Ohio, Blue Ash Ohio, Springdale Ohio, Independence Kentucky, Sharonville Ohio, Montgomery Ohio, Mount Carmel Ohio, Milford Ohio
Passport Expediting in Cincinnati, Ohio
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Cincinnati. 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 Cincinnati, Ohio
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Cincinnati simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Cincinnati contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:
Getting a passport is pretty much the process same wherever you are, the downside to being in Cincinnati 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 are 15 passport offices in Cincinnati.
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 Cincinnati to witness your signature and seal the documents. Wait 10-12 weeks.
For complete in-depth details see: New Passport Application Guide
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 Cincinnati, 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.
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.
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 Cincinnati.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #2715 - Cincinnati - (1.1 mi)Photo Center
17 William-howard Taft, University Of Cincinnati Campus
Cincinnati OH 45219
(513) 569-4301
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #6131 - Cincinnati - (1.2 mi)
Photo Center
36 East Seventh Street
Cincinnati OH 45202
(513) 721-5450
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #7053 - Cincinnati - (1.2 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Race St & Sixth St
601 Race St
Cincinnati OH 45202
(513) 929-4316
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #12830 - Cincinnati - (1.2 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Jefferson & Corry
3 W Corry St
Cincinnati OH 45219
(513) 751-3444
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #9775 - Cincinnati - (1.5 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Main St & 4Th
406 Main St
Cincinnati OH 45202
(513) 721-0840
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #6126 - Cincinnati - (1.6 mi)
Photo Center
371 Ludlow Avenue
Cincinnati OH 45220
(513) 281-4475
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #7181 - Cincinnati - (2.5 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Sunset & Glenway
4241 Glenway Ave
Cincinnati OH 45205
(513) 921-7722
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #15182 - Covington - (2.7 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Madison & 12Th Street
1220 Madison Ave
Covington KY 41011
(859) 491-9883
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #5632 - Cincinnati - (2.8 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Vine Street & Mitchell Avenue
9 W Mitchell Ave
Cincinnati OH 45217
(513) 641-2426
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #7346 - Newport - (3.1 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Monmouth & Carrothers
1601 Monmouth St
Newport KY 41071
(859) 291-7343
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99