The Office of International Affairs at The Ohio State University is an authorized U.S. passport acceptance facility offering on-campus appointment-based services to students, faculty, staff and the community.
We process new passport applications and provide on-site photo services.
Appointments are available:
Monday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday: noon to 6 p.m.
Thursday: noon to 6 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Walk-ins will not be accepted.
What type of passport do I need?
There are two types of passports for international travel, depending on the destination. Each can be obtained at a passport acceptance facility, and each use the same initial form. Each type of passport will also have different application costs and fees.
Passport Book
Passport books allow you to travel internationally by air, sea or land.
Passport Card
Passport cards allow you to enter the United States from Canada, Mexico, some Caribbean destinations and Bermuda by land or sea. Passport cards are not valid for international travel by air. They can be used to cross land borders faster from Mexico and Canada at Ready Lanes.
Fees
Passport book - Application Fee $130, Acceptance Fee $35
Passport card - Application Fee $30, Acceptance Fee $35
Passport book and card - Application Fee $160, Acceptance Fee $35
Photo services may be additional cost. Visit our photo services page for more details.
How to pay your application and acceptance fees
When you apply in person at a passport acceptance facility, you will need to pay two fees: one to the U.S. Department of State and one to the facility where you submit your application.
To pay the passport application fee:
- Submit a check (personal, certified, cashier's, traveler's) or money order payable to "U.S. Department of State" with your application.
- Write the applicant’s name and date of birth in the memo section.
If you want your application processed or mailed quicker, you can add these optional fees:
- Processing: For expedited service, add $60 to your application fee.
- Sending your application to us: Pay the acceptance facility for faster USPS Priority Mail Express shipping. The cost for this service varies based on location.
- Returning your new passport: If you want your new passport in one to three days after we mail it, add $23.36 to your application fee.
To pay the $35 facility acceptance fee, you can either:
- Submit a check (personal, certified, cashier's, traveler's) or money order payable to "The Ohio State University" with your application.
- Write the applicant’s name and date of birth in the memo section.
- The Office of International Affairs passport acceptance facility accepts most major debit and credit cards.
For a complete list of guidelines, qualifications and additional information, please refer to the U.S. Department of State website.