Passport office in Bowling Green, OH
5 places in and around Bowling Green accept passport applications. Bowling Green has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Detroit, about 72 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 2-hour drive.
Where to apply in Bowling Green
For a first passport, a child's passport, or a lost one, apply at an acceptance facility. Bring your completed DS-11, proof of citizenship, photo ID and one passport photo.
There are 5 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Bowling Green. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Wood County Clerk of Courts
0.4 miOne Courthouse Square, Bowling Green, OH 43402 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:15pm
(419) 354-9280
Bowling Green Main Office
0.4 mi111 W . Washington St., Bowling Green, OH 43402 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:30am–3:30pm
(419) 352-7545 · Book appointment
International Programs and Partnerships-bowling Green State University
0.7 mi301 University Hall,bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403 · Map
Mon–Fri 8am–5pm
(419) 372-2247 · Book appointment
Perrysburg Post Office
11.6 mi1205 Louisiana Ave, Perrysburg, OH 43551 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–3pm
Sat 9am–12pm
(419) 874-4440 · Book appointment
Maumee Post Office
13.7 mi1375 Ford Street, Maumee, OH 43537 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–3pm
Sat 9am–12pm
(419) 893-2541 · Book appointment
Source: U.S. Department of State acceptance facility database, retrieved November 2026. Hours change, so confirm with the facility before visiting.
Need it in under 2 weeks?
You can book an appointment at the Detroit Passport Agency. From Bowling Green that is about 72 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 2-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Bowling Green
Detroit, MI
~72 mi from Bowling Green
Chicago, IL
~208 mi from Bowling Green
Buffalo, NY
~266 mi from Bowling Green
Timeline
- 6+ weeksRoutine service is fine. Apply at an acceptance facility (first-time, child, lost passport) or renew by mail or online.
- 3–6 weeksPay the $60 expedite fee and choose 1–2 day return delivery.
- Under 14 daysYou qualify for a passport agency appointment, if you can get one, or use a registered expediter.
- Under 3 daysLife-or-death emergency involving immediate family: call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778.
More options for the rest of the state: passport offices in Ohio.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Bowling Green?
There are 5 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Bowling Green, including Wood County Clerk of Courts and Bowling Green Main Office. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Bowling Green?
No. The nearest is the Detroit Passport Agency in Detroit, about 72 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Bowling Green?
Not in Bowling Green itself. Same-day or next-day passports are only issued at passport agencies, the closest being Detroit. An expediter can handle it without you travelling.