Passport office in Cleveland, OH
70 places in and around Cleveland accept passport applications. Cleveland has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Detroit, about 91 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 2-hour drive.
Where to apply in Cleveland
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 70 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Cleveland. 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.
Public Square Station
0.6 mi410 Superior Ave., Cleveland, OH 44114 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
(216) 954-3897 · Book appointment
Cleveland Public Library
0.6 mi325 Superior Ave N.e., Cleveland, OH 44114 · Map
Mon–Sat 10am–4:30pm
(216) 623-2800 · Book appointment
Cuyahoga County Clerk of Courts
1.1 mi1200 Ontario Street,1st Floor, Cleveland, OH 44113 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:30am–4pm
(216) 443-7974 · Book appointment
Cleveland Main Post Office Window
1.2 mi2400 Orange Ave., Cleveland, OH 44101 · Map
Mon–Fri 8am–5pm
Sat 8am–12pm
(216) 443-4732 · Book appointment
Station B - Complex Post Office
2.6 mi1650 E. 55th St., Cleveland, OH 44103 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:15am–2:15pm
Sat 10am–12pm
(216) 881-0756 · Book appointment
Pearlbrook Post Office
3.9 mi4160 Pearl Rd, Cleveland, OH 44109 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:30am–1:30pm
Sat 9am–1:30pm
(216) 398-0655 · Book appointment
Newburg Station Post Office
4.9 mi8745 Broadway Ave., Cleveland, OH 44105 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–4pm
Sat 10am–12pm
(216) 271-5490 · Book appointment
Brooklyn Branch
5 mi6200 Biddulph Rd., Brooklyn, OH 44144 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–2pm
Sat 9:30am–11:30am
(216) 398-2866 · Book appointment
Cuyahoga County Public Library - Brooklyn Branch
5 mi7619 Memphis Avenue, Brooklyn, OH 44144 · Map
Mon–Thu 9am–8pm
Fri–Sat 9am–4:30pm
Sun 1pm–4pm
(216) 398-4600 · Book appointment
Lakewood Branch
5.6 mi1475 Warren Rd., Lakewood, OH 44107 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–4pm
Sat 9am–12:15pm
(216) 226-9691 · Book appointment
Shaker Heights Public Library
5.8 mi16500 Van Aken Blvd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120 · Map
Mon–Thu 10am–7pm
Fri–Sat 10am–3pm
(216) 991-2030 · Book appointment
West Park Station
5.8 mi14500 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, OH 44111 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–4pm
(216) 671-0606 · 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 70 near Cleveland on the official search
Need it in under 2 weeks?
You can book an appointment at the Detroit Passport Agency. From Cleveland that is about 91 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 2-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Cleveland
Detroit, MI
~91 mi from Cleveland
Buffalo, NY
~173 mi from Cleveland
Washington, DC
~304 mi from Cleveland
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 Cleveland?
There are 70 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Cleveland, including Public Square Station and Cleveland Public Library. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Cleveland?
No. The nearest is the Detroit Passport Agency in Detroit, about 91 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Cleveland?
Not in Cleveland 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.