📍 OHIO
Ottawa County Clerk Of Courts
County Clerk · Port Clinton
The Ottawa County Clerk of Courts, located at 315 Madison Street in downtown Port Clinton, accepts passport applications through its Title Division — a service that makes this historic courthouse a practical resource for Ottawa County residents who prefer a government office setting over a post office counter.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM (appointment required; call to confirm) |
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| Saturday–Sunday | Closed |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Ottawa County Clerk of Courts, located at 315 Madison Street in downtown Port Clinton, accepts passport applications through its Title Division — a service that makes this historic courthouse a practical resource for Ottawa County residents who prefer a government office setting over a post office counter. The office handles DS-11 applications for first-time adult passports, minor passports, and passport replacements when the prior document has been lost, stolen, or significantly damaged. Staff verify identity documents and witness the signature requirement before forwarding the application to the State Department.
Passport services run by appointment only on weekday mornings, generally from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. Applicants should call ahead at (419) 734-6752 to confirm current availability and to clarify whether passport photo services are available on the date of their visit, as the office does not offer on-site photography. Nearby pharmacies and print shops in Port Clinton can provide compliant 2×2 photos in advance.
The courthouse setting means applicants can also take care of other county business — vehicle title transfers, court records requests — on the same trip. For residents of Catawba Island, Oak Harbor, or the western Ottawa County townships, this office is often the more convenient option compared to driving to Sandusky in neighboring Erie County. More passport resources across the region are listed on the Ohio passport locations page.
💡 Good to know
The Ottawa County Clerk of Courts accepts passport applications in the Title Division. Note that passport photos are not available at this location — bring your own 2×2 photo taken within the last six months. For a full overview of what to expect when applying at an acceptance facility, see the Port Clinton passport guide. Contact the office at (419) 734-6752 to schedule your appointment.