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Rocky River, Ohio Passport Office Information


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

Rocky River Branch
19525 Hilliard Blvd
Rocky River OH, 44116

In Rocky River, 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 Rocky River 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 Rocky River, 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 Rocky River, Ohio and Expedited Passport service options for Rocky River.

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 Rocky River Ohio

Showing the single passport office in Rocky River:

Rocky River Branch

19525 Hilliard Blvd
Rocky River, OH 44116

 

Other passport offices near Rocky River Ohio

Cuyahoga Cty Public Library Fairview Branch - Fairview Park - 1.5 Miles
Fairview Park Post Office - Fairview Park - 1.8 Miles
Lakewood Branch - Lakewood - 2.5 Miles
West Park Station - Cleveland - 2.7 Miles
Bay Village Post Office - Bay Village - 3.1 Miles
Cuyahoga Cty Public Library Bay Village Branch - Bay Village - 3.3 Miles
Puritas Park Station - Cleveland - 3.5 Miles
Westlake Post Office - Westlake - 3.5 Miles
AMC Retail Annex - Cleveland - 4.1 Miles
Cuyahoga County Public Library Brook Park Branch - Brook Park - 4.5 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Rocky River

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 - 74.3 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 157.6 Miles
Chicago Passport Agency - 260 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 269 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 318.4 Miles



Rocky River, Ohio Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Rocky River

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 Rocky River 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 Rocky River 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 Rocky River

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

Rocky River Ohio, Fairview Park Ohio, Lakewood Ohio, Westlake Ohio, Bay Village Ohio, North Olmsted Ohio, Brook Park Ohio, Brooklyn Ohio, Olmsted Falls Ohio, Berea Ohio, Parma Heights Ohio, Middleburg Heights Ohio, Parma Ohio, Avon Lake Ohio, Avon Ohio, North Ridgeville Ohio, Strongsville Ohio, North Royalton Ohio, Independence Ohio, Garfield Heights Ohio

Passport Expediting in Rocky River, Ohio

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

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

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 is only one passport office in Rocky River.
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 Rocky River 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 Rocky River?

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 Rocky River, 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 74.3 miles from Rocky River, 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 Rocky River?

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 Rocky River

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 Rocky River.

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

Walgreens #5550 - Rocky River - (0.5 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Wagar Road & Center Ridge Road (S.H. 113)
21010 Center Ridge Rd
Rocky River OH 44116
(440) 333-8205
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #3697 - Rocky River - (0.7 mi)
Photo Center
19950 Detroit Road
Rocky River OH 44116
(440) 356-1999
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - River Square Plaza - (0.7 mi)
River Square Plaza Next To Medical Center
19885 Detroit Rd
Rocky River OH 44116
(440) 333-4810
Price: Cost varies by location
UPS Store - Fairview Park - (1.8 mi)
Fairview Shopping Center
21887 Lorain Rd
Fairview Park OH 44126
(440) 333-4877
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #3310 - Cleveland - (2.1 mi)
Lorain & West 168Th
16803 Lorain Ave
Cleveland OH 44111
(216) 252-3102
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #3340 - Lakewood - (2.3 mi)
Photo Center
15501 Detroit Avenue
Lakewood OH 44107
(216) 221-7961
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #5473 - Westlake - (2.4 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Columbia Road & Center Ridge Road
25524 Center Ridge Rd
Westlake OH 44145
(440) 892-0525
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Westlake - Williamsburg Square - (2.4 mi)
Between Columbia and Canterbury In Williamsburg Square
25935 Detroit Rd
Westlake OH 44145
(440) 835-2650
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #9407 - Lakewood - (2.4 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Warren Rd & Madison Av
14815 Madison Ave
Lakewood OH 44107
(216) 221-5898
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Lakewood - (2.5 mi)
Lakewood City Center - Mark's Shopping Center
14837 Detroit Ave
Lakewood OH 44107
(216) 226-0077
Price: Cost varies by location


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