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Independence, Ohio Passport Office Information


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

Cuyahoga County Public Library Independence Branch
6361 Selig Dr
Independence OH, 44131

Independence Branch
6509 Brecksville Rd
Independence OH, 44131

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

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 Independence Ohio

Showing 2 passport offices in Independence:

Cuyahoga County Public Library Independence Branch

6361 Selig Dr
Independence, OH 44131

Independence Branch

6509 Brecksville Rd
Independence, OH 44131


Other passport offices near Independence Ohio

Cuyahoga County Public Library Parma Snow Branch - Parma - 2.3 Miles
Garfield Heights Post Office - Garfield Heights - 2.6 Miles
Cuyahoga County Public Library Garfield Heights Br - Garfield Heights - 2.9 Miles
Briggs Post Office - Parma - 3 Miles
Cuyahoga Cty Public Library Parma South Branch - Parma - 3.8 Miles
Parma Branch USPS - Parma - 3.9 Miles
Cuyahoga County Public Library Parma Ridge Branch - Parma - 3.9 Miles
Newburg Post Office - Cleveland - 4 Miles
Broadview Heights Post Office - Broadview Heights - 4.2 Miles
Pearlbrook Post Office - Cleveland - 4.2 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Independence

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 - 84.4 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 153.3 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 258.7 Miles
Chicago Passport Agency - 269.6 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 308.4 Miles



Independence, Ohio Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Independence

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 Independence 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 Independence 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 Independence

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

Independence Ohio, Valley View Ohio, Garfield Heights Ohio, Parma Ohio, Brecksville Ohio, Maple Heights Ohio, Broadview Heights Ohio, Parma Heights Ohio, Brooklyn Ohio, North Royalton Ohio, Bedford Ohio, Warrensville Heights Ohio, Brook Park Ohio, Middleburg Heights Ohio, Shaker Heights Ohio, Macedonia Ohio, Beachwood Ohio, University Heights Ohio, Lakewood Ohio, Berea Ohio

Passport Expediting in Independence, Ohio

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

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

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 Independence.
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 Independence 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 Independence?

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 Independence, 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 84.4 miles from Independence, 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 Independence?

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 Independence

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 Independence.

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

CVS #4208 - Independence - (0.6 mi)
Photo Center
6527 Brecksville Road
Independence OH 44131
(216) 447-0990
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #2132 - Independence - (0.8 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Brecksville Rd & Rockside Rd
6900 Rockside Rd
Independence OH 44131
(216) 525-0732
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #4202 - Seven Hills - (1.9 mi)
Northeast Corner Broadview & Pleasant Vly
127 E Pleasant Valley Rd
Seven Hills OH 44131
(216) 901-9782
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Parma - (1.9 mi)
Broadview & West Pleasant Valley Sears Shopping Center
7452 Broadview Rd
Parma OH 44134
(216) 236-6000
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #12634 - Parma - (2.1 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Broadview & Snow/Rockside
1415 Rockside Rd
Parma OH 44134
(216) 325-5192
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Garfield Heights - (2.7 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 - (2.8 mi)
Northwest Corner Turney & Rockside
12777 Rockside Rd
Garfield Heights OH 44125
(216) 587-2943
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #3322 - Cleveland - (2.8 mi)
Photo Center
2007 Brookpark Road, Corner Of Broadview
Cleveland OH 44109
(216) 351-2944
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #4347 - Garfield Heights - (2.9 mi)
Photo Center
11223 Granger Road
Garfield Heights OH 44125
(216) 332-7801
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #2226 - Garfield Heights - (3 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Turney Rd & Mccracken
5090 Turney Rd
Garfield Heights OH 44125
(216) 581-6791
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99


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