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Galion, Ohio Passport Office Information


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

Galion Post Office
133 N Columbus St
Galion OH, 44833

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

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 Galion Ohio

Showing the single passport office in Galion:

Galion Post Office

133 N Columbus St
Galion, OH 44833

 

Other passport offices near Galion Ohio

Morrow County Clerk of Court - Mt Gilead - 9.8 Miles
Mt. Gilead Postal Service - Mt Gilead - 9.9 Miles
Crawford County Clerk of Court - Bucyrus - 10 Miles
Bucyrus Post Office - Bucyrus - 10 Miles
Shelby Post Office - Shelby - 11.9 Miles
Mansfield Post Office - Mansfield - 13.2 Miles
Marion County Clerk - Marion - 16.9 Miles
Marion Post Office - Marion - 17.5 Miles
Fredericktown Post Office - Fredericktown - 18 Miles
Marengo Post Office - Marengo - 18.9 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Galion

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 - 97.7 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 218.8 Miles
Chicago Passport Agency - 228.8 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 286.5 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 352.9 Miles



Galion, Ohio Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Galion

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 Galion 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 Galion 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 Galion

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

Galion Ohio, Caledonia Ohio, Edison Ohio, Ontario Ohio, Lexington Ohio, Shelby Ohio, Bellville Ohio, Chesterville Ohio, Nevada Ohio, Plymouth Ohio, Fredericktown Ohio, Greenwich Ohio, Savannah Ohio, New London Ohio, Nashville Ohio, Rochester Ohio, Bellevue Ohio, Johnstown Ohio, Westerville Ohio, Milan Ohio

Passport Expediting in Galion, Ohio

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

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

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 Galion.
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 Galion 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 Galion?

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 Galion, 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 97.7 miles from Galion, 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 Galion?

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 Galion

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 Galion.

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

Walmart Bucyrus Supercenter - (9 mi)
Photo Center
1875 E Mansfield St
Bucyrus OH 44820
419-562-7977
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walmart Ontario Supercenter - (9.6 mi)
Photo Center
359 N Lexington Springmill Rd
Ontario OH 44906
419-529-2577
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
CVS #3406 - Bucyrus - (9.9 mi)
Photo Center
101 East Charles Street
Bucyrus OH 44820
(419) 562-1354
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #9047 - Mansfield - (11.4 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Trimble Rd & Park Ave
1000 Park Ave W
Mansfield OH 44906
(419) 529-3790
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Mansfield - (11.5 mi)
Where Trimble Road Dead Ends Into Lexington Between Cvs And Kfc
1421 Lexington Ave
Mansfield OH 44907
(419) 756-2442
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #6176 - Mansfield - (11.5 mi)
Photo Center
1049 West Fourth Street
Mansfield OH 44906
(419) 529-6001
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #6169 - Mansfield - (11.5 mi)
Photo Center
1411 Lexington Avenue
Mansfield OH 44907
(419) 756-1321
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walmart Mansfield Supercenter - (13.2 mi)
Photo Center
2485 Possum Run Rd
Mansfield OH 44903
419-756-7959
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
CVS #6175 - Mansfield - (14.5 mi)
Photo Center
755 Ashland Road
Mansfield OH 44905
(419) 589-2030
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #6171 - Marion - (15.2 mi)
Photo Center
137 Mcmahan Boulelvard
Marion OH 43302
(740) 389-2331
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99


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