The everything guide to the US Passport application process

Franklin, Ohio Passport Office Information


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

Warren County Clerk of Courts
245 S Main St
Franklin OH, 45005

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

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 Franklin Ohio

Showing the single passport office in Franklin:

Warren County Clerk of Courts

245 S Main St
Franklin, OH 45005

 

Other passport offices near Franklin Ohio

Butler County Clerk of Courts - Middletown - 5.3 Miles
Middletown Post Office - Middletown - 5.4 Miles
Warren County Clerk of Courts - Lebanon - 6.8 Miles
Warren County Clerk of Courts - Lebanon - 7 Miles
Miamisburg Post Office - Miamisburg - 7 Miles
Germantown Post Office - Germantown - 7.3 Miles
Centerville Public Library - Centerville - 7.8 Miles
Washington Township Post Office - Dayton - 8.5 Miles
Centerville Branch - Dayton - 8.8 Miles
Trenton Post Office - Trenton - 9 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Franklin

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 - 177.5 Miles
Chicago Passport Agency - 207.7 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 317 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 338.6 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 345.7 Miles



Franklin, Ohio Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

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 Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin

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

Franklin Ohio, Springboro Ohio, Middletown Ohio, Monroe Ohio, Miamisburg Ohio, Trenton Ohio, Centerville Ohio, Waynesville Ohio, Mason Ohio, Kettering Ohio, Moraine Ohio, Bellbrook Ohio, Olde West Chester Ohio, Oakwood Ohio, Spring Valley Ohio, Beavercreek Ohio, Loveland Ohio, Sharonville Ohio, Trotwood Ohio, Fairfield Ohio

Passport Expediting in Franklin, Ohio

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

Read more about 3rd Party Passport Expediting


Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Franklin, Ohio

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

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 is only one passport office in Franklin.
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 Franklin 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 Franklin?

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 Franklin, 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 177.5 miles from Franklin, 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 Franklin?

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.

List of places to get passport photos in Franklin

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 Franklin.

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

CVS #1464 - Franklin - (2.4 mi)
Photo Center
3445 Union Road
Franklin OH 45005
(513) 727-0927
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #9733 - Franklin - (2.5 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Eastlawn Drive & Rte 73
1300 E 2Nd St
Franklin OH 45005
(937) 743-9609
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #6136 - Franklin - (2.6 mi)
Photo Center
150 South Main Street
Franklin OH 45005
(937) 746-4849
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walmart Franklin Supercenter - (2.7 mi)
Photo Center
1275 E 2nd St
Franklin OH 45005
937-704-0824
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walmart Middletown Supercenter - (2.8 mi)
Photo Center
2900 Towne Blvd
Middletown OH 45044
513-423-6735
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
UPS Store - Franklin - (2.9 mi)
Corner Of State Route 122 & S Dixie Hwy In Middletown
3481 S Dixie Hwy
Franklin OH 45005
(513) 422-1222
Price: Cost varies by location
UPS Store - Springboro - (2.9 mi)
Springboro Pointe
251 W Central Ave
Springboro OH 45066
(937) 748-2700
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #6471 - Middletown - (3.5 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Breiel Blvd & Grand Ave
700 S Breiel Blvd
Middletown OH 45044
(513) 425-8702
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #6954 - Middletown - (3.6 mi)
Photo Center
820 Breiel Boulevard
Middletown OH 45044
(513) 424-4911
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #6139 - Springboro - (4.1 mi)
Photo Center
710 North Main Street
Springboro OH 45066
(937) 748-1135
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99


Scroll to top