Passport office in Akron, OH
19 places in and around Akron accept passport applications. Akron has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Detroit, about 117 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 2-hour drive.
Where to apply in Akron
For a first passport, a child's passport, or a lost one, apply at an acceptance facility. Bring your completed DS-11, proof of citizenship, photo ID and one passport photo.
There are 19 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Akron. These are the 12 closest, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Akron-summit County Public Library - Main Library
0.4 mi60 S. High Street, Akron, OH 44326 · Map
Mon–Thu 11am–7pm
Fri 11am–5pm
Sat 11am–4pm
Sun 1:30pm–4pm
(330) 643-9145 · Book appointment
Akron Main Office Window Service
1.3 mi675 Wolf Ledges Pkwy., Akron, OH 44309 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 9am–12pm
(330) 904-9920 · Book appointment
Summit County Clerk of Courts
1.6 mi1030 East Tallmadge Ave., Akron, OH 44310 · Map
Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm
Sat 8am–12:45pm
(330) 630-7200 · Book appointment
Cuyahoga Falls Post Office
4 mi2054 2nd St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:30am–4pm
Sat 9am–12:30pm
(330) 945-8091 · Book appointment
Tallmadge Post Office
4.4 mi162 Northeast Ave, Tallmadge, OH 44278 · Map
Mon–Tue, Thu–Fri 9am–2pm
Wed 12pm–2pm
Sat 9:30am–11:30am
(330) 630-9063 · Book appointment
Summit County Clerk of Courts
5.4 mi3333 Massillon Rd.,ste 105, Green, OH 44312 · Map
Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm
(330) 899-9699 · Book appointment
Barberton Post Office
7.2 mi531 Wooster Rd. West, Barberton, OH 44203 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:30am–2:30pm
Sat 9am–12pm
(330) 848-2838 · Book appointment
Barberton Public Library
7.2 mi602 West Park Avenue, Barberton, OH 44203 · Map
Mon–Thu 10am–7pm
Fri 10am–5pm
Sat 10am–4pm
Sun 12am–12am
(330) 745-1194 · Book appointment
Stow-munroe Falls Public Library
7.3 mi3512 Darrow Rd, Stow, OH 44224 · Map
Mon 2pm–8:30pm
Tue, Thu 10am–8:30pm
Wed, Fri 10am–4:30pm
Sat 2pm–4:30pm
(330) 688-3295 · Book appointment
City of Kent
9.2 mi319 South Water Street, Kent, OH 44240 · Map
Mon–Wed 9am–4pm
Thu 9am–4pm
(330) 678-8107 · Book appointment
Uniontown Post Office
9.8 mi11230 Cleveland Ave NW, Uniontown, OH 44685 · Map
Mon–Tue, Thu–Fri 9am–3:30pm
Wed 9am–12pm
Sat 9am–1pm
(330) 966-5100 · Book appointment
Stark Library Lake Community Branch
9.8 mi565 Market Avenue SW, Uniontown, OH 44685 · Map
Mon–Tue 10am–6pm
Wed 10am–4pm
Thu 10am–4pm
Fri–Sat 10am–3pm
(330) 877-9975 · Book appointment
Source: U.S. Department of State acceptance facility database, retrieved November 2026. Hours change, so confirm with the facility before visiting.
See all 19 near Akron on the official search
Need it in under 2 weeks?
You can book an appointment at the Detroit Passport Agency. From Akron that is about 117 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 2-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Akron
Timeline
- 6+ weeksRoutine service is fine. Apply at an acceptance facility (first-time, child, lost passport) or renew by mail or online.
- 3–6 weeksPay the $60 expedite fee and choose 1–2 day return delivery.
- Under 14 daysYou qualify for a passport agency appointment, if you can get one, or use a registered expediter.
- Under 3 daysLife-or-death emergency involving immediate family: call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778.
More options for the rest of the state: passport offices in Ohio.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Akron?
There are 19 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Akron, including Akron-summit County Public Library - Main Library and Akron Main Office Window Service. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Akron?
No. The nearest is the Detroit Passport Agency in Detroit, about 117 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Akron?
Not in Akron itself. Same-day or next-day passports are only issued at passport agencies, the closest being Detroit. An expediter can handle it without you travelling.