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Independence, Ohio Passport Office Information

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

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.

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Passport Offices in Independence Ohio

Showing 2 passport offices in Independence:

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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

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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:

• 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 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.

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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

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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: