📍 OHIO
Summit County Clerk of Courts
County Clerk Office · Akron
The Summit County Clerk of Courts passport office at 1030 E.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (by appointment) |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 12:45 PM (by appointment, except legal holidays) |
| Sunday | Closed |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Summit County Clerk of Courts passport office at 1030 E. Tallmadge Ave occupies the north side of Akron, near the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company campus. This county government office processes first-time and minor passport applications through its Title Division — a setup that lets residents handle both vehicle titles and passport paperwork under one roof.
The Tallmadge Avenue location is one of three Summit County Clerk offices that accept passport applications, making it the most convenient for residents of North Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, and the surrounding northeast communities. Appointments are required; documents needed include a completed (unsigned) DS-11, proof of U.S. citizenship (original documents only), a valid government-issued photo ID, and one passport photo.
Akron sits in the heart of Ohio, and this county office reflects the state's practical approach to multi-service government facilities. Processing typically routes through the State Department's lockbox, so applicants should factor in current processing times posted at travel.state.gov when planning ahead of international travel.
💡 Good to know
This location handles only DS-11 applications — standard renewals by mail (DS-82) go directly to the State Department. Saturday availability with morning hours sets this office apart from many county facilities. The Akron city page lists the other acceptance offices in the area so you can compare which suits your schedule best. Urgent travelers needing a passport within two weeks should call the State Department's National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778 to discuss an appointment at the Chicago Passport Agency.