📍 OHIO
Franklin County Clerk of Courts
County Clerk of Courts · Columbus
The Franklin County Clerk of Courts runs a Department of State passport acceptance desk inside its downtown offices at 345 South High Street, a short walk from the Ohio Statehouse.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Weekdays | Business hours; call 614-525-3621 to confirm before you go |
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📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Franklin County Clerk of Courts runs a Department of State passport acceptance desk inside its downtown offices at 345 South High Street, a short walk from the Ohio Statehouse. It is the county option for Columbus residents who would rather submit a first-time or minor's application at the courthouse than at a neighborhood post office.
Because it is a walk-in acceptance agent, no appointment is booked ahead in the way most USPS counters require, and staff can also take the passport photo on site so you leave with a complete packet. Bring your certified proof of citizenship, a valid photo ID, and separate checks or money orders for the State Department and the acceptance fee.
It sits centrally among the Columbus acceptance offices, so if a post office slot is days out, the clerk's desk is often the faster downtown alternative.
💡 Good to know
Payment is split: the State Department fee and the county's acceptance fee are usually paid separately, so carry two forms of payment. If you also need to reach a neighborhood counter, the nearby Columbus post offices handle the same routine applications.