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Canton Main Post Office
Post Office (USPS) · Canton
The Canton Main Post Office on Cleveland Avenue NW is the busiest passport acceptance point on the city's north side, serving the neighborhoods stretching toward North Canton and the Belden Village retail corridor.
Location & contact
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Canton Main Post Office on Cleveland Avenue NW is the busiest passport acceptance point on the city's north side, serving the neighborhoods stretching toward North Canton and the Belden Village retail corridor. A trained USPS acceptance agent reviews your Form DS-11, witnesses your signature, and forwards the sealed application to the State Department on your behalf.
This is a first-application counter: it handles brand-new adult passports, books for children under 16, and replacements for documents that were lost, stolen, or damaged. Straightforward adult renewals normally go by mail with Form DS-82 and do not require a visit here. If you would rather stay downtown, the Stark County Clerk of Courts title office on Central Plaza South offers the same acceptance service near the courthouse.
All passport work at this location is handled by appointment, so reserve a slot through the USPS scheduler before you arrive rather than joining the regular retail line.
💡 Good to know
Bring your original citizenship proof (certified birth certificate or naturalization certificate) plus a photocopy, a valid photo ID, and a check or money order for the State Department fees, since the acceptance fee and the passport fee are paid separately. Families applying together should note that both parents or guardians must consent for any applicant under 16. For a full rundown of nearby counters, see our Canton passport office guide.