Passport office in Dayton, OH
20 places in and around Dayton accept passport applications. Dayton has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Detroit, about 188 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 4-hour drive.
Where to apply in Dayton
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 20 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Dayton. 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.
Main Office (dayton)
0.8 mi1111 E Fifth St, Dayton, OH 45401 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 9:30am–12:30pm
(937) 227-1122 · Book appointment
Montgomery County Clerk of Courts - Auto Title
1.9 mi451 West Third Street, Dayton, OH 45422 · Map
Mon–Fri 8am–3:30pm
(937) 225-4480
Wright Brothers Station
2 mi1 Oakwood Ave., Dayton, OH 45409 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–2pm
Sat 9am–11am
(937) 991-2372 · Book appointment
Wright Memorial Public Library
2.4 mi1776 Far Hills Ave, Oakwood, OH 45419 · Map
Mon 12am–12am
Tue 2pm–8pm
Wed 10:30am–5pm
Thu 10:30am–8pm
Sat 10am–4pm
(937) 294-7171 · Book appointment
Kettering Branch Post Office
4.3 mi1740 East Stroop Rd., Kettering, OH 45429 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–2pm
Sat 9:30am–12:30pm
(937) 299-3270 · Book appointment
Wright State University
5.8 mi3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Dayton, OH 45435 · Map
Tue 9am–4pm
(937) 775-5745 · Book appointment
Northridge Post Office
6 mi5150 Payne Avenue, Dayton, OH 45414 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 10am–12pm
(937) 274-5695 · Book appointment
Montgomery County Clerk of Courts - Huber Heights
7 mi6108 Chambersburg Road, Huber Heights, OH 45424 · Map
Mon, Sat 8am–12pm
Tue–Fri 8am–3:30pm
(937) 225-4480
Montgomery County Clerk of Courts - Moraine
7.2 mi5552 N. Springboro Pike, Moraine, OH 45449 · Map
Tue–Fri 8:30am–3:30pm
Sat 8am–12pm
(937) 225-4480 · Book appointment
Washington Township Post Office
7.2 mi7525 Paragon Rd., Dayton, OH 45459 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 10am–12pm
(937) 991-2246 · Book appointment
Woodbourne Public Library
7.2 mi6060 Far Hills Ave, Centerville, OH 45459 · Map
Tue, Thu 6pm–8pm
Sat 1pm–3pm
(937) 435-3700 · Book appointment
Montgomery County Clerk of Courts - Clayton
7.5 mi8379 North Main Street, Clayton, OH 45415 · Map
Tue–Fri 8am–3:30pm
Sat 8am–12pm
(937) 225-4480 · 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 20 near Dayton on the official search
Need it in under 2 weeks?
You can book an appointment at the Detroit Passport Agency. From Dayton that is about 188 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 4-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Dayton
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 Dayton?
There are 20 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Dayton, including Main Office (dayton) and Montgomery County Clerk of Courts - Auto Title. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Dayton?
No. The nearest is the Detroit Passport Agency in Detroit, about 188 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Dayton?
Not in Dayton 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.