4 of the 12 facilities here have a listing note that says walk-in or no appointment needed; 2 say appointments are required. Notes are copied from the State Department listing; call ahead to confirm before you go.
Most of these locations are in Franklin County. Other acceptance facilities in the county: Franklin County, OH (13 more).
Mix of locations: 11 post offices and 1 clerk of court.
All 12 locations
Walk-in locations are listed first, then by ZIP code. “Walk-in listed” means the State Department listing says walk-in service or no appointment required; “Appointment listed” means it says appointments are required (some list both, for example walk-in on certain days). Hours change, so call ahead.
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Walk-in listed
University Finance Unit
234 W. 18th Ave., Columbus, OH 43210
Listing note: “This facility does not require an appointment to accept passport applications.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Walk-in listed
Tri - Village Finance Unit
1391 Grandview Ave., Columbus, OH 43212
Listing note: “This facility accepts passport applications M-F 9AM-4:00PM no appointment necessary. Call 614-488-9570.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Walk-in listed
Columbus Main Window Unit
850 Twin Rivers Drive, Columbus, OH 43216
Listing note: “This Facility does not require an appointment to accept passport applications”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Walk-in listed
West Worthington Station
6316 Nicholas Dr., Columbus, OH 43235
Listing note: “This facility does not require an appointment to accept passport applications. M-F 10AM-3PM, Sat. 10AM-1PM”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Bexley Station
2935 E. Main Street, Columbus, OH 43209
Listing note: “Please call for an appointment at 614-237-2830. Hours are M-F 9:30am to 4pm/Sat 10am to 12pm.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Beechwold Station
4364 N.high St., Columbus, OH 43214
Listing note: “This facility requires an appointment to accept passport applications M-F 9AM-3PM, Sat. 9AM-1PM. 614-447-0146”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Franklin County Clerk of Courts
345 South High St, Columbus, OH 43215
No hours note in the listing. Call ahead.
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
Columbus City Gate Station
2323 City Gate, Columbus, OH 43218
Listing note: “APPOINTMENT ONLY; M-F 11:00-4:30PM. PLEASE CALL 614-472-0632.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Northwest Carrier Station
1822 W. Henderson Rd., Columbus, OH 43220
Listing note: “This facility requires an appointment to accept passport applications; M-F 10AM-4PM,Sat.9:30AM-12:30PM,call 614-451-1483.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Upper Arlington Post Office
3700 Riverside Dr., Columbus, OH 43221
Listing note: “Passport hours are: M-F 10am-4PM and Sat. 10am-1PM. Please call for an appointment at 614-451-2254.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Oakland Park
2200 Innis Rd., Columbus, OH 43224
Listing note: “This facility requires an appointment to accept passport applicatins M-F 9AM-4PM;Sat.9AM-12PM.Call 614-476-1590.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
Eastland Post Office
4255 Macsway, Columbus, OH 43232
Listing note: “Passport hours are: M-F 10AM-3:30PM by Appointment only, please call 614-575-2529.”
Listed email: [email protected]
Nearest passport agency (urgent travel)
Acceptance facilities in Columbus, OH send applications to the State Department; they can't print a passport. If you travel internationally within 14 days, you need an appointment at a passport agency or center, with proof of travel. The closest to Columbus, OH:
Detroit Passport Agency about 161 miles away (straight line)
477 Michigan Avenue, 3rd Floor, Detroit, MI 48226
Part of a State Department pilot that allows appointments within 21 calendar days of urgent travel (instead of 14).
Address and hours from the State Department's agency map layer (we could not read the official page). Official agency page
Chicago Passport Agency about 274 miles away (straight line)
101 Ida B. Wells Drive (formerly 101 W. Congress Parkway), 9th Floor, Chicago, IL 60605
Official page updated October 22, 2026. Official agency page
Distances are straight-line from the average location of the facilities on this page. Appointments are free; book through the State Department. See all passport agencies and the urgent-travel rules.
Passport fees
At an acceptance facility you pay two separate fees: the application fee goes to the U.S. Department of State (check or money order), and the $35 execution (acceptance) fee goes to the facility itself. Ask the facility which payment types it accepts.
Applying in person (DS-11)
Application fee (to State Dept) + acceptance fee (to facility)- Adult (16+) first-time, passport book (DS-11)$130to State Dept+$35to facility
- Adult first-time, passport card (DS-11)$30to State Dept+$35to facility
- Adult first-time, book + card (DS-11)$160to State Dept+$35to facility
- Under 16, passport book (DS-11)$100to State Dept+$35to facility
- Under 16, passport card (DS-11)$15to State Dept+$35to facility
- Under 16, book + card (DS-11)$115to State Dept+$35to facility
| Optional add-ons | Fee |
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| Expedited service | $60 |
| 1-3 day return delivery (book only) | $26.87 |
| File search | $150 |
Renewing instead? (no acceptance fee, not done at these locations)
| Renewal | Fee |
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| Adult renewal by mail, book (DS-82) | $130 |
| Adult renewal by mail, card (DS-82) | $30 |
| Adult renewal by mail, book + card (DS-82) | $160 |
Fees from the State Department fees page and fee chart (PDF), checked October 27, 2026.
What to bring
Apply in person with Form DS-11 if this is your first U.S. passport, if you are under 16, if your most recent passport was lost, stolen or damaged, if it was issued more than 15 years ago, or if it was issued when you were under 16.
- Form DS-11, printed single-sided and not signed. Sign it only when the acceptance agent tells you to.
- Original (physical, not digital) evidence of U.S. citizenship, such as a U.S. birth certificate, a full-validity undamaged U.S. passport, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or a Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship, plus a photocopy.
- A physical photo ID such as a fully valid driver's license, plus a photocopy of the front and back. If your ID is from a different state than the one you apply in, bring a second photo ID.
- One passport photo that meets the photo requirements.
- The two fee payments: the application fee to the U.S. Department of State and the $35 acceptance fee to the facility.
Photocopies must be on 8.5 x 11 inch paper, single-sided.
Sources: Apply for your adult passport, citizenship evidence, photo ID requirements.
Passport photo rules
- 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm); head between 1 and 1 3/8 inches (25-35 mm) from chin to top of head.
- One color photo taken in the last 6 months, on a white or off-white background.
- No filters, edits or retouching.
- No eyeglasses, sunglasses or tinted glasses, unless you include a signed doctor's note for a medical reason.
- No hats or head coverings unless worn daily for religious reasons (signed statement) or medical reasons (signed doctor's statement).
- No uniforms, clothing that looks like a uniform, or camouflage; remove anything covering your face unless for documented religious or medical reasons.
- Face the camera with a neutral expression (a closed-mouth smile is fine), both eyes open and visible.
Source: State Department photo requirements.
How long it takes
| Routine | 4 to 6 weeks |
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| Expedited (+$60) | 2 to 3 weeks |
Processing times do not include mailing time, which can add up to 2 weeks each way.
Traveling soon? If you travel internationally within 14 days (or need a foreign visa within 28 days), you need an appointment at a passport agency or center, with proof of travel. Acceptance facilities like the ones below cannot issue passports on the spot.
Source: State Department processing times (page updated October 5, 2026).
Tools
Passport fee calculator
What you'll pay, split between the State Department and the facility.
Renew by mail or online, or apply in person?
Check the official DS-82 rules in a minute.
Traveling within 14 days?
All passport agencies, addresses and appointment rules.
Passport photo requirements
FAQ
Can I get a passport without an appointment in Columbus, OH?
The State Department database lists 4 of the 12 acceptance facilities in Columbus, OH as walk-in or no appointment required. Walk-in hours are set by each location, so call the number listed before you go.
How much does a first-time adult passport cost?
For an adult passport book applied for in person, the application fee is $130 paid to the U.S. Department of State, plus a $35 acceptance fee paid to the facility. Expedited service adds $60.
Can I renew my passport at these locations?
No. Acceptance facilities handle new applications on Form DS-11. Most adults can renew by mail (DS-82) or online.
How long does a passport take right now?
The State Department lists routine processing at 4 to 6 weeks and expedited at 2 to 3 weeks, not counting mailing time.
Where is the nearest passport agency to Columbus, OH?
The closest is the Detroit Passport Agency at 477 Michigan Avenue, 3rd Floor, Detroit, MI 48226, about 161 miles away in a straight line. It serves only customers with urgent travel (within 21 days) by appointment, which is free to book through the State Department.
Facility data: U.S. Department of State, Passport Acceptance Facility API (cadataapi.state.gov), pulled October 27, 2026. Names and notes are shown as published, including typos. Spotted an error? Tell us.