Passport office in Cincinnati, OH
24 places in and around Cincinnati accept passport applications. Cincinnati has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Detroit, about 236 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 5-hour drive.
The State Department has announced a new passport agency for Cincinnati. No opening date has been published, so check before you plan around it.
Where to apply in Cincinnati
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 24 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Cincinnati. These are the 12 closest, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton Co
0.5 mi800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–6pm
(513) 369-6900 · Book appointment
Hamilton County Clerk of Courts- Downtown
0.5 mi1001 Main St., Cincinnati, OH 45202 · Map
Mon–Fri 8am–3:15pm
(513) 946-4646 · Book appointment
Mid City Cincinnati
1 mi990 Dalton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45203 · Map
Mon–Sat 8am–4:30pm
(513) 250-4900 · Book appointment
City of Newport
1.7 mi998 Monmouth St, Newport, KY 41071 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–2pm
(859) 292-3667 · Book appointment
Covington Post Office
1.8 mi700 Scott Blvd, Covington, KY 41011 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:30am–3:45pm
Sat 9am–1pm
(859) 261-0809 · Book appointment
City of Fort Wright
1.8 mi409 Kyles Lane, Fort Wright, KY 41011 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–4pm
(859) 331-1700 · Book appointment
Kenton County Public Library
1.8 mi502 Scott Blvd, Covington, KY 41011 · Map
Mon–Tue, Thu–Fri 2pm–4pm
Wed 2pm–6pm
(859) 578-7931 · Book appointment
Corryville Station
1.9 mi2917 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45219 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–3pm
Sat 10am–2pm
(513) 810-7645 · Book appointment
City of Villa Hills
5.5 mi720 Rogers Rd, Villa Hills, KY 41017 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–3:30pm
(859) 341-1515
Cin-westwood Post Office
6.1 mi3336 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–4pm
Sat 10am–12pm
(513) 824-3680 · Book appointment
Donald Marrs Post Office
6.8 mi3644 Werk Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45258 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–4pm
Sat 11am–1pm
(513) 922-4088 · Book appointment
Mount Washington Post Office
6.9 mi6117 Campus Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45230 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–5pm
(513) 231-4020 · Book appointment
Source: U.S. Department of State acceptance facility database, retrieved November 2026. Hours change, so confirm with the facility before visiting.
See all 24 near Cincinnati on the official search
Need it in under 2 weeks?
You can book an appointment at the Detroit Passport Agency. From Cincinnati that is about 236 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 5-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Cincinnati
Detroit, MI
~236 mi from Cincinnati
Chicago, IL
~252 mi from Cincinnati
Atlanta, GA
~369 mi from Cincinnati
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 Cincinnati?
There are 24 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Cincinnati, including Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton Co and Hamilton County Clerk of Courts- Downtown. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Cincinnati?
No. The nearest is the Detroit Passport Agency in Detroit, about 236 miles away. A new agency has been announced for the city but has no opening date yet.
Can I get a same-day passport in Cincinnati?
Not in Cincinnati 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.