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Bartholomew County Clerk
County Clerk · Columbus
Housed in the Bartholomew County government building at 234 Washington Street, the County Clerk's office is the civic alternative to the post office for Columbus residents starting a passport application.
Location & contact
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
Housed in the Bartholomew County government building at 234 Washington Street, the County Clerk's office is the civic alternative to the post office for Columbus residents starting a passport application. It is a familiar stop for locals who already visit the clerk for court records, marriage licenses, and voter registration.
The clerk's staff serve as passport acceptance agents, meaning they verify your citizenship documents, watch you sign Form DS-11, and forward the sealed application to a federal center for printing. Weekday hours here are generally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., which suits applicants who prefer regular business hours over booking a separate appointment.
One thing to plan for: this office does not take passport photos, so bring a compliant photo with you. If you need the photo done at the same time, the Columbus Main Post Office a few blocks away can handle both.
💡 Good to know
Have your DS-11 completed but unsigned, and bring proof of citizenship plus a photo ID. Because the clerk does not offer photos, snap yours ahead of time or use the post office option listed on our Columbus passport page. Fees for the federal application and the acceptance service are paid separately.