Montgomery County Clerk of Courts Auto Title – Centerville

The Montgomery County Clerk of Courts runs its Auto Title division as a network of county counters, and its Centerville branch on West Spring Valley Pike doubles as a passport acceptance facility. Because the Clerk's office is a designated state court of record, it's authorized to witness your signature, verify your identity and seal your application — and it's the local standout for one reason: it's the only counter in the Dayton area authorized to both accept applications and take the passport photo in-house. That makes it a genuine one-stop for anyone in Centerville who doesn't already have a compliant photo.

Unlike the appointment-only routes elsewhere, the Clerk's office has never required an appointment for passport work — you can walk in during counter hours, though you should budget at least half an hour for the process. It's a straightforward government-office visit rather than a specialized passport center, so expect a title/BMV-style counter that handles passports as one of its public services.

Come with your completed but unsigned DS-11, proof of U.S. citizenship plus a copy, and a photo ID — the agent watches you sign. Allow 30 minutes at the counter. If Centerville is busy, the same Clerk of Courts service runs at the downtown Dayton office on West Third Street. Complete fee and document details sit on the Ohio passport page .