Portsmouth, Ohio Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Portsmouth, OH: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth, Ohio and Expedited Passport service options for Portsmouth.
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 Portsmouth Ohio
Showing the single passport office in Portsmouth:
Portsmouth Post Office |
610 Gay St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
Other passport offices near Portsmouth Ohio
Wheelersburg Post Office - Wheelersburg - 4.5 MilesLucasville Post Office - Lucasville - 6.6 Miles
Ironton Post Office - Ironton - 18.5 Miles
Jackson County Clerk of Courts - Jackson - 20.4 Miles
Jackson Main Post Office - Jackson - 20.4 Miles
Waverly Post Office - Waverly - 20.5 Miles
Ashland Post Office - Ashland - 22.4 Miles
Peebles Post Office - Peebles - 24.9 Miles
Rio Grande Post Office - Rio Grande - 25.5 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Portsmouth
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 - 212.5 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 274.4 Miles
Chicago Passport Agency - 284.3 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 306.9 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 310 Miles
Portsmouth, Ohio Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth will need to visit a passport office.
* Portsmouth 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.
- 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 Portsmouth
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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth
Residents of the following cities that are close to Portsmouth can consider using the passport office services in Portsmouth for their passport application sealing needs.
Piketon Ohio, Ashland Kentucky, South Point Ohio, Concord Kentucky, Burlington Ohio, Chesapeake Ohio, Proctorville Ohio, Manchester Ohio, Henderson West Virginia, Zaleski Ohio, Cheshire Ohio, Frankfort Ohio, Rutland Ohio, Greenfield Ohio, Aberdeen Ohio, Kingston Ohio, Albany Ohio, Middleport Ohio, Milton West Virginia, Mason West Virginia
Passport Expediting in Portsmouth, Ohio
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Portsmouth. 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).
Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Portsmouth, Ohio
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Portsmouth simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Portsmouth contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:
Getting a passport is pretty much the process same wherever you are, the downside to being in Portsmouth and needing a passport is that there is no regional passport office nearby. If you need a passport quickly, you will have limited options. With most new passport applicants, the journey will start by going to a local acceptance agent; there is only one passport office in Portsmouth.
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 Portsmouth to witness your signature and seal the documents. Wait 10-12 weeks.
For complete in-depth details see: New Passport Application Guide
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 Portsmouth, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks). There are no regional passport issuing offices within 200 miles. You might want to consider using a private passport courier that can expedite your passport application.
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 Portsmouth
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 Portsmouth.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #3498 - New Boston - (2.2 mi)Photo Center
4207 Gallia Street, Corner Of Route #139 And Route 52
New Boston OH 45662
(740) 456-4158
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walmart New Boston Supercenter - (2.2 mi)
Photo Center
4490 Gallia St
New Boston OH 45662
740-456-5356
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #7777 - Portsmouth - (4 mi)
Photo Center
2812 Scioto Trail, Corner Of 28th Street And Us 23 North
Portsmouth OH 45662
(740) 355-3568
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Portsmouth Square - (4.4 mi)
Portsmouth Square
1712 11th St
Portsmouth OH 45662
(740) 353-7700
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #3416 - Portsmouth - (4.9 mi)
Photo Center
802 11th Street
Portsmouth OH 45662
(740) 354-3259
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #3612 - Oak Hill - (17.3 mi)
Photo Center
407 North Front Street
Oak Hill OH 45656
(740) 682-3525
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #2380 - Flatwoods - (18.6 mi)
Photo Center
2409 Argillite Road
Flatwoods KY 41139
(606) 833-8027
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #3474 - Ironton - (18.9 mi)
Photo Center
320 Jefferson Street
Ironton OH 45638
(740) 532-4354
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walmart Waverly Supercenter - (19.7 mi)
Photo Center
990 W Emmitt Ave
Waverly OH 45690
740-947-1554
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walmart Jackson Supercenter - (20 mi)
Photo Center
100 Walmart Dr
Jackson OH 45640
740-288-2717
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44