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Richmond Heights, Ohio Passport Office Information


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

Richmond Heights Post Office
454 Richmond Rd
Richmond Heights OH, 44143

Cuyahoga County Public Library Richmond Heights Br
5235 Wilson Mills Rd
Richmond Heights OH, 44143

In Richmond Heights, 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 Richmond Heights 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 Richmond Heights, 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 Richmond Heights, Ohio and Expedited Passport service options for Richmond Heights.

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 Richmond Heights Ohio

Showing 2 passport offices in Richmond Heights:

Richmond Heights Post Office

454 Richmond Rd
Richmond Heights, OH 44143

Cuyahoga County Public Library Richmond Heights Br

5235 Wilson Mills Rd
Richmond Heights, OH 44143


Other passport offices near Richmond Heights Ohio

Cuyahoga Cty Public Library Mayfield Branch - Mayfield - 1.1 Miles
Cuyahoga Cty Public Library S. Euclid - Lyndhurst - South Euclid - 2.7 Miles
Euclid Post Office - Euclid - 2.7 Miles
South Euclid Branch - South Euclid - 3 Miles
Noble Branch Station - Euclid - 3.1 Miles
Lyndhurst/Mayfield Branch Post Office - Cleveland - 3.2 Miles
Lake County Title Bureau - West - Wickliffe - 3.7 Miles
Beachland Post Office - Cleveland - 3.8 Miles
Cuyahoga County Public Library Gates Mills Branch - Gates Mills - 3.8 Miles
Cleveland Heights Post Office - Cleveland Heights - 3.9 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Richmond Heights

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 - 84.3 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 140.7 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 258 Miles
Chicago Passport Agency - 276.3 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 303.3 Miles



Richmond Heights, Ohio Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Richmond Heights

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 Richmond Heights 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 Richmond Heights 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 Richmond Heights

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

Lyndhurst Ohio, Mayfield Heights Ohio, South Euclid Ohio, Wickliffe Ohio, Euclid Ohio, Cleveland Heights Ohio, University Heights Ohio, Pepper Pike Ohio, East Cleveland Ohio, Hunting Valley Ohio, Shaker Heights Ohio, Beachwood Ohio, Willoughby Ohio, Eastlake Ohio, Kirtland Ohio, Warrensville Heights Ohio, Chagrin Falls Ohio, Mentor Ohio, Maple Heights Ohio, Solon Ohio

Passport Expediting in Richmond Heights, Ohio

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

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

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 Richmond Heights.
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 Richmond Heights 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 Richmond Heights?

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 Richmond Heights, 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 84.3 miles from Richmond Heights, 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 Richmond Heights?

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 Richmond Heights

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 Richmond Heights.

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

Walgreens #7474 - Richmond Heights - (1.3 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Richmond & Wilson Mills
751 Richmond Rd
Richmond Heights OH 44143
(440) 442-3368
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #3032 - Richmond Heights - (1.4 mi)
Photo Center
4961 Monticello Boulevard
Richmond Heights OH 44143
(216) 291-1250
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #4348 - Willoughby Hills - (1.7 mi)
Photo Center
28700 Chardon Road
Willoughby Hills OH 44092
(440) 944-0038
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #4034 - Mayfield Village - (1.9 mi)
Photo Center
779 Som Center Road
Mayfield Village OH 44143
(440) 449-4818
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #4607 - Mayfield Heights - (2.1 mi)
Photo Center
5901 Mayfield Road
Mayfield Heights OH 44124
(440) 646-1555
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #11558 - Lyndhurst - (2.1 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Brainard & Mayfield
5644 Mayfield Rd
Lyndhurst OH 44124
(440) 646-2314
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Costco Store #344 - Mayfield Heights - (2.2 mi)
Photo Center
1409 Golden Gate Blvd
Cleveland OH 44124
(440) 544-1350
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99
UPS Store - Lynhurst Crossroad Plaza - (2.3 mi)
Se Corner Of Mayfield & Richmond Rd Next To Aldi, Behind Bostan Market
5120 Mayfield Rd.
Lyndhurst OH 44124
(440) 421-9073
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #4499 - Lyndhurst - (2.3 mi)
Photo Center
1443 Richmond Road
Lyndhurst OH 44124
(216) 381-4300
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Mayfield Heights - (2.4 mi)
Across From Eastgate
1284 Som Center Rd
Mayfield Heights OH 44124
(440) 461-5605
Price: Cost varies by location


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