1 of the 11 facilities here have a listing note that says walk-in or no appointment needed; 0 say appointments are required. Notes are copied from the State Department listing; call ahead to confirm before you go.
Cities in Summit County with their own page (not repeated below): Akron (4).
Mix of locations: 5 post offices, 3 public libraries, 1 county or state office, 1 city or town office and 1 clerk of court.
All 11 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
Cuyahoga Falls Post Office
2054 2nd St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44222
Listing note: “This facility does not require an appointment to accept passport applications. M-F 10AM-3PM”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Northfield Post Office
10377 Valley View Rd., Macedonia, OH 44056
Listing note: “This facility requires an appointment to accept passport applications M-F 9am-2pm,Sat 9am-12pm.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Akron-Summit Cty Public Library-Nordonia Hills Branch
9458 Olde Eight Rd., Northfield, OH 44067
Listing note: “This facility requires an appointment to accept passports. M-Th 11am-7pm, Fri 1pm-5pm; SAT 11am-4pm.PLEASE CALL 330-467-8595.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Summit County Title Bureau
10333 Northfield Rd., Northfield Village, OH 44067
No hours note in the listing. Call ahead.
Listed email: [email protected]
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Twinsburg Public Library
10050 Ravenna Road, Twinsburg, OH 44087
Listing note: “Hours: Mon - Thu 2pm - 7pm Fri 10:30am - 2pm Sat 10:30am -3pm. Please call for an appointment at 330-425-4268 ext.112”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Barberton Post Office
531 Wooster Rd. W., Barberton, OH 44203
Listing note: “This facility requires appointments to accept passport applications. M-F 8:30AM-2:30PM. Sat. 9AM-12PM”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Stow - Munroe Falls Public Library
3512 Darrow Rd, Stow, OH 44224
Listing note: “Appointment call 330-688-3295. Hours M-TH 8am-11:30am/6:30pm-8:30pm;Fri 10am-11:30am/2-4:30pm;Sat 9-11:30am/2-4pm;Sun 1-4:30”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Hudson Post Office
68 Ravenna St., Hudson, OH 44236
Listing note: “This facility requires an appointment to accept passport applications. Hours M-F 10AM-3PM, Sat 10AM-1PM; call 330-650-1993.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Peninsula Post Office
1921 Bronson St., Peninsula, OH 44264
Listing note: “This facility requires an appointment to accept passports.M-F 9-12 LUNCH 1PM-3:30PM;SAT 9AM-10:30AM.PLEASE CALL 330-657-2500.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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City of Tallmadge
46 North Avenue, Tallmadge, OH 44278
Listing note: “Please call for an appointment at (330) 633-0856. Hours are T-TH 10am to 3pm.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Summit County Clerk of Courts - West Branch
620 Ridgewood Crossing Dr, Fairlawn, OH 44333
No hours note in the listing. Call ahead.
Listed email: [email protected]
Nearest passport agency (urgent travel)
Acceptance facilities in Summit County, 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 Summit County, OH:
Detroit Passport Agency about 111 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
Buffalo Passport Agency about 178 miles away (straight line)
111 Genesee Street Suite 101, Buffalo, NY 14203
Address and hours from the State Department's agency map layer (we could not read the official page). 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 Summit County, OH?
The State Department database lists 1 of the 11 acceptance facilities in Summit County, 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 Summit County, OH?
The closest is the Detroit Passport Agency at 477 Michigan Avenue, 3rd Floor, Detroit, MI 48226, about 111 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.