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Germantown, Ohio Passport Office Information


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

Germantown Post Office
205 E Market St
Germantown OH, 45327

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

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 Germantown Ohio

Showing the single passport office in Germantown:

Germantown Post Office

205 E Market St
Germantown, OH 45327

 

Other passport offices near Germantown Ohio

Miamisburg Post Office - Miamisburg - 6.3 Miles
Warren County Clerk of Courts - Franklin - 7 Miles
Middletown Post Office - Middletown - 8 Miles
Butler County Clerk of Courts - Middletown - 8.2 Miles
West Alexandria Post Office - West Alexandria - 8.3 Miles
Washington Township Post Office - Dayton - 10.4 Miles
Trenton Post Office - Trenton - 10.9 Miles
Brookville Post Office - Brookville - 11.1 Miles
Montgomery County Clerk of Courts - Dayton - 11.2 Miles
Centerville Public Library - Centerville - 11.2 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Germantown

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 - 171.9 Miles
Chicago Passport Agency - 198.5 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 316 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 344.5 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 353.5 Miles



Germantown, Ohio Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

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 Germantown 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 Germantown 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 Germantown

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

Miamisburg Ohio, Franklin Ohio, Middletown Ohio, Moraine Ohio, Trotwood Ohio, Springboro Ohio, Trenton Ohio, Kettering Ohio, Centerville Ohio, Oakwood Ohio, Monroe Ohio, Clayton Ohio, Riverside Ohio, Bellbrook Ohio, Beavercreek Ohio, Waynesville Ohio, Vandalia Ohio, Huber Heights Ohio, Mason Ohio, Oxford Ohio

Passport Expediting in Germantown, Ohio

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

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

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 Germantown.
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 Germantown 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 Germantown?

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 Germantown, 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 171.9 miles from Germantown, 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 Germantown?

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 Germantown

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 Germantown.

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

CVS #5364 - Germantown - (2.5 mi)
Photo Center
2375 Beechwood Dr
Germantown OH 45327
(937) 855-7296
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #6138 - Miamisburg - (6.1 mi)
Photo Center
1205 Central Avenue
Miamisburg OH 45342
(937) 866-6651
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #4520 - Miamisburg - (6.2 mi)
Central Avenue & Heincke
1260 E Central Ave
Miamisburg OH 45342
(937) 859-3879
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #6136 - Franklin - (7 mi)
Photo Center
150 South Main Street
Franklin OH 45005
(937) 746-4849
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #6137 - Middletown - (7.5 mi)
Photo Center
2424 North Verity Parkway
Middletown OH 45042
(513) 423-0298
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walmart Franklin Supercenter - (7.6 mi)
Photo Center
1275 E 2nd St
Franklin OH 45005
937-704-0824
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walgreens #9733 - Franklin - (7.8 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
Walgreens #7885 - Dayton - (8.3 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Rt 741 & Meijer Access Rd
5901 Springboro Pike
Dayton OH 45449
(937) 433-1604
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart Dayton Supercenter - (8.8 mi)
Photo Center
8800 Kingsridge Dr
Dayton OH 45458
937-435-2512
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
CVS #6139 - Springboro - (9.1 mi)
Photo Center
710 North Main Street
Springboro OH 45066
(937) 748-1135
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99


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