Passports

This Clerk’s General Division is an authorized U.S. Department of State (DOS) Passport Acceptance Agent. Additionally, our passport photo service turns the Clerk of Courts into a One-Stop-Passport-Shop. An expert Deputy Clerk reviews the completed application, takes the passport photo, and forwards all documents and payments to the U.S. Department of State.

Fees for the passports/cards are separate from the service/photo fees for the Clerk of Courts. A check or money order is required for the passports/cards fee. The Clerk of Courts on-site photo fees and service fees can be paid by check, MasterCard, Visa, or cash. Groups of four or more are required to schedule an appointment by calling 614.525.3621.

U.S. Department of State Passport Information

Type	Age 16 and over	Age 15 and under	Accepted Payment Methods
Passport Book Passport Book is valid for travel anywhere.	Validity: 10 years Cost: $130	Validity: 5 years Cost: $100	Check or Money Order payable to “U.S. Department of State”
Passport Card Passport Card is valid for land or sea travel to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. The passport card cannot be used for international travel by air.	Validity: 10 years Cost: $30	Validity: 5 years Cost: $15	Check or Money Order payable to “U.S. Department of State”

Clerk of Court's Passport Fees

Service Fee Per Application: $35
On-site Photo: $15
Accepted Payment Methods: Cash, Major Credit Card, Check/Money Order payable to “Clerk of Courts”

Apply

Weekdays 8 A.M. - 2:30 P.M. (not including holidays)
345 South High Street Columbus, Ohio
614.525.3621

What to bring with you:

Correct forms of payments (see previous sections)
United States DOS Passport Applications (available in our office or on the Travel.State.Gov website)
Proof of Identification and Citizenship (examples on the Travel.State.Gov website)

More Information

Access the U.S. Department of State's website for information on renewing your passport by mail.

Before visiting the General Division's One-Stop-Passport-Shop, review all details related to the passport application and calculate the amount due to U.S. Department of State at the U.S. Passports & International Travel site.