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Montgomery County Clerk of Courts Auto Title Division
County Clerk of Courts · Dayton
The Montgomery County Clerk of Courts Auto Title Division at 451 West 3rd Street in downtown Dayton is one of the more convenient passport acceptance points in the region — no appointment is needed, and the office stays open through the lunch hour.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Monday – Friday | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (walk-in accepted; arrive 30 min before close) |
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| Saturday – Sunday | Closed |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Montgomery County Clerk of Courts Auto Title Division at 451 West 3rd Street in downtown Dayton is one of the more convenient passport acceptance points in the region — no appointment is needed, and the office stays open through the lunch hour. The Clerk's office has accepted passport applications alongside its title and court services for years, making it a practical stop for anyone who prefers walk-in flexibility over scheduling a USPS slot weeks out.
The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Applicants should plan to arrive with at least 30 minutes before closing to allow time for document review. The staff here handle DS-11 new-application paperwork; they forward the completed packet directly to the State Department on your behalf. Fees are paid separately to the U.S. Department of State and to the Montgomery County Clerk of Courts for the acceptance fee.
This downtown location pairs well with Montgomery County government errands and is a short walk from the Dayton Metro Library if you need to make photocopies of supporting documents. For a broader view of passport acceptance options in the area, the Dayton passport offices guide covers all verified locations, and the Ohio passport offices page can help if you're willing to travel to a nearby city.
💡 Good to know
No appointment needed — just bring your completed DS-11 (unsigned), two passport photos, proof of U.S. citizenship, a valid photo ID, and a photocopy of your ID (front and back). Fees are paid separately: one money order or check payable to the U.S. Department of State, and a separate one payable to the Montgomery County Clerk of Courts for the acceptance fee. Allow at least 30 minutes. The office is in the Montgomery County Courts Tower, easily accessible by Dayton RTA. For current fee amounts and processing times, visit travel.state.gov before your visit.