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Parma, Ohio Passport Office Information


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

Parma Branch USPS
7801 Day Dr
Parma OH, 44129

Briggs Post Office
5611 State Rd
Parma OH, 44134

In Parma, Ohio there are (5) passport office locations (acceptance agents). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Parma 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 5 passport offices in Parma, there are (440) 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 Parma, Ohio and Expedited Passport service options for Parma.

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 Parma Ohio

Showing 5 passport offices in Parma:

Cuyahoga Cty Public Library Parma South Branch

7335 Ridge Rd
Parma, OH 44129

Parma Branch USPS

7801 Day Dr
Parma, OH 44129

Cuyahoga County Public Library Parma Snow Branch

2121 Snow Rd
Parma, OH 44134

Briggs Post Office

5611 State Rd
Parma, OH 44134

Cuyahoga County Public Library Parma Ridge Branch

5850 Ridge Rd
Parma, OH 44129

 

Other passport offices near Parma Ohio

Cuyahoga Cty Public Library Parma Heights Branch - Parma Heights - 1.2 Miles
Brooklyn Branch - Cleveland - 2.3 Miles
Cuyahoga Cty Public Library Brooklyn Branch - Brooklyn - 2.6 Miles
Midpark Post Office - Cleveland - 2.7 Miles
Brook Park Post Office - Brook Park - 3 Miles
Pearlbrook Post Office - Cleveland - 3.3 Miles
Puritas Park Station - Cleveland - 3.6 Miles
Cuyahoga Cty Public Library Middleburg Heights - Middleburg Heights - 3.6 Miles
Cuyahoga County Public Library Brook Park Branch - Brook Park - 4 Miles
Cuyahoga County Public Library Independence Branch - Independence - 4 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Parma

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 - 81.4 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 155.9 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 262 Miles
Chicago Passport Agency - 266 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 312 Miles



Parma, Ohio Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Parma

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 Parma 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 Parma 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 Parma

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

Parma Ohio, Parma Heights Ohio, Brooklyn Ohio, Brook Park Ohio, Middleburg Heights Ohio, Independence Ohio, North Royalton Ohio, Broadview Heights Ohio, Berea Ohio, Valley View Ohio, Garfield Heights Ohio, Lakewood Ohio, Brecksville Ohio, Strongsville Ohio, Fairview Park Ohio, Rocky River Ohio, Maple Heights Ohio, Olmsted Falls Ohio, North Olmsted Ohio, Bedford Ohio

Passport Expediting in Parma, Ohio

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

Need it Fast? Expedite Now or Read more about 3rd Party Passport Expediting


Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Parma, Ohio

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

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 5 passport offices in Parma.
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 Parma 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 Parma?

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 Parma, 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 81.4 miles from Parma, 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 Parma?

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.

Where to get passport photos in Parma?

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 Parma.

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

Walmart Parma Supercenter - (0.7 mi)
Photo Center
8303 W Ridgewood Dr
Parma OH 44129
440-884-5977
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
CVS #10893 - Parma - (0.7 mi)
Photo Center
5812 Ridge Rd
Parma OH 44129
(440) 842-6081
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #3314 - Parma - (1.3 mi)
Pearl & Ridge
5400 Pearl Rd
Parma OH 44129
(440) 886-6233
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #4159 - Parma Heights - (1.4 mi)
Pearl & Stumph
6300 Pearl Rd
Parma Heights OH 44130
(440) 886-0775
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #3817 - Parma - (1.8 mi)
Photo Center
7412 State Road
Parma OH 44134
(440) 887-8038
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walmart Cleveland Supercenter - (1.9 mi)
Photo Center
10000 Brookpark Rd
Cleveland OH 44130
216-741-6977
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
UPS Store - Brooklyn - (2.1 mi)
Ridge Park Square At I-480 And Ridge Road
4758 Ridge Rd
Brooklyn OH 44144
(216) 661-2232
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #12634 - Parma - (2.2 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Broadview & Snow/Rockside
1415 Rockside Rd
Parma OH 44134
(216) 325-5192
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #3322 - Cleveland - (2.4 mi)
Photo Center
2007 Brookpark Road, Corner Of Broadview
Cleveland OH 44109
(216) 351-2944
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #10328 - Parma - (2.7 mi)
Northwest Corner Of York & Sprague
7888 York Rd
Parma OH 44130
(440) 845-4903
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99



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