Passport office in Columbus, OH
29 places in and around Columbus accept passport applications. Columbus has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Detroit, about 164 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 3-hour drive.
Where to apply in Columbus
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 29 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Columbus. 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.
Franklin County Clerk of Courts
0.4 mi345 South High St,1 St Floor, Columbus, OH 43215 · Map
Mon–Fri 8am–2:30pm
(614) 525-3621 · Book appointment
Columbus West City
1.5 mi850 Twin Rivers Drive, Columbus, OH 43216 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–3:45pm
Sat 9am–12:45pm
(614) 469-4541 · Book appointment
Office of International Affairs - the Ohio State University
3 mi140 Enarson Classroom Building,2009 Millikin Rd, Columbus, OH 43210 · Map
Mon–Tue, Fri 10am–4pm
Wed–Thu 12pm–6pm
(614) 292-6101
Tri - Village Finance Unit
3.1 mi1391 Grandview Ave., Columbus, OH 43212 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–4pm
Sat 9am–12pm
(614) 469-4541 · Book appointment
Columbus Citygate Station
5.7 mi2323 Citygate Dr, Columbus, OH 43218 · Map
Mon–Fri 12:30pm–5:30pm
Sun 12pm–3pm
(614) 472-0632 · Book appointment
Upper Arlington Public Library
5.9 mi2800 Tremont Rd., Columbus, OH 43221 · Map
Mon 3pm–5pm
Tue, Thu 10am–7pm
Wed 10am–6:30pm
Sat 10am–3pm
(614) 486-9621 · Book appointment
Beechwold Station
6.5 mi4364 North High St., Columbus, OH 43214 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–3pm
Sat 9am–1pm
(614) 493-4124 · Book appointment
Westland Retail Unit
6.6 mi770 Georgesville Road, Columbus, OH 43228 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 10am–11am
(614) 493-4396 · Book appointment
Northwest Carrier Station
7.3 mi1822 W Henderson Rd, Columbus, OH 43220 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–4pm
Sat 10am–12pm
(614) 451-1502 · Book appointment
Eastland Finance Unit
7.6 mi4255 Macsway Ave, Columbus, OH 43232 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3:30pm
Sat 10am–12pm
(614) 575-2529 · Book appointment
Gahanna Post Office
8.6 mi246 H Lincoln Circle, Gahanna, OH 43230 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3:30pm
Sat 10am–1pm
(614) 472-0728 · Book appointment
Groveport Post Office
9 mi189 Main Street, Groveport, OH 43125 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 10am–11am
(614) 836-5452 · 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 29 near Columbus on the official search
Need it in under 2 weeks?
You can book an appointment at the Detroit Passport Agency. From Columbus that is about 164 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 3-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Columbus
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 Columbus?
There are 29 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Columbus, including Franklin County Clerk of Courts and Columbus West City. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Columbus?
No. The nearest is the Detroit Passport Agency in Detroit, about 164 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Columbus?
Not in Columbus 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.