City Of Heath Passport Services

At the City Of Heath passport facility, understanding the difference between routine and expedited processing is crucial for planning your travel. Routine processing involves standard government timelines, which, as of November 2024, average around 7.2 weeks for delivery after your application is accepted here on Hebron Road. This is suitable for applicants who have no immediate travel plans and can wait for their passport. Expedited processing, however, significantly shortens this wait time to approximately 2.5 weeks, as of November 2024. Choosing this option means your application is fast-tracked through the system. While the City Of Heath facility itself doesn’t directly influence the national processing speed, we ensure your expedited application is marked and dispatched with priority. It’s important to note that opting for expedited service incurs an additional $60 federal fee per application, paid at the time of your appointment. For any travel occurring within 2-3 months, expedited service is strongly recommended to avoid last-minute stress.

The City Of Heath municipal office at 1287 Hebron Road is authorized to accept DS-11 applications, which are primarily for first-time passports, passports for minors, or renewals where your previous passport was issued more than 15 years ago, was lost/stolen, or significantly damaged. If your most recent passport was issued when you were 16 years or older, is less than 15 years old, and is in good condition, you are typically eligible to renew it by mail using a DS-82 form. While we don’t process DS-82 mail-in renewals directly, our staff can certainly provide the correct forms and guidance on how to complete the mail-in process. We recommend verifying your eligibility for mail-in renewal on the U.S. Department of State website before visiting. If you’re uncertain, you can always schedule an appointment, and our passport agents can confirm the appropriate renewal method for your specific situation during your visit.

When preparing your passport application for submission at the City Of Heath facility, your photographs are a critical component and must meet strict federal guidelines. The U.S. Department of State requires two identical, recent (taken within the last six months) color photographs that are 2×2 inches in size. These photos should feature a plain white or off-white background, ensuring your full face is visible and centered. Crucially, you should maintain a neutral facial expression or a natural, slight smile, with both eyes open. Avoid wearing glasses, hats, or head coverings unless they are for religious purposes and do not obscure your face. It’s vital that the photos are free from shadows, glare, or reflections. We advise visiting a professional photo service, such as the CVS Pharmacy across the street at 1290 Hebron Road, or The UPS Store in the Heath City Centre plaza, to ensure your photos comply perfectly. Submitting non-compliant photos will unfortunately cause delays in your application processing.

No, the City Of Heath passport acceptance facility does not offer on-site passport photo services. This is a common operational choice for many smaller municipal acceptance facilities like ours, allowing our staff to focus entirely on the accurate and efficient processing of your application documents. Therefore, it is absolutely essential that you arrive at your scheduled appointment with two compliant 2×2 inch passport photos in hand. Fortunately, securing approved passport photos in Heath is quite convenient. We highly recommend visiting the CVS Pharmacy located just across Hebron Road at 1290 Hebron Road, or The UPS Store situated within the Heath City Centre at 910 Hebron Road. Both establishments are well-versed in federal passport photo requirements and can provide high-quality, compliant photos quickly. Preparing these in advance will help ensure your application process at our facility is as smooth and quick as possible.

If you find yourself in a situation where you need your passport urgently, the City Of Heath facility can certainly assist with submitting an expedited application. For critical, life-or-death emergencies or imminent international travel (within 14-28 days), the most direct course of action is to contact the National Passport Information Center immediately to schedule an appointment at a regional passport agency. The closest regional agency to Heath, Ohio, is located in Detroit or Chicago, which would require a significant drive. For urgent travel within 3-12 weeks, you can apply at our facility and request expedited service, which, as of November 2024, generally delivers passports in about 2.5 weeks. Remember to pay the additional $60 federal expedited fee and consider adding the optional 1-2 day delivery service for an extra $19.53. Our staff will ensure your application is properly marked for expedited processing and sent out promptly, but direct intervention for extreme urgencies falls under the purview of regional passport agencies.

The passport office is located at 1287 HEBRON ROAD, HEATH, OH 43056. Get directions

Hours are . Call ahead at 7405221420.0 to confirm before visiting.

Photos on-site: 1. If available, photos typically cost around $15 in cash.

Routine processing takes 12-13 weeks. Expedited service (additional $60 fee) takes 7-9 weeks. Our expedited service gets your passport in 3-10 days.

Most facilities accept check or money order. You’ll need two separate payments: one to “U.S. Department of State” ($130) and one to “CITY OF HEATH” ($35). Cash may not be accepted.

Handicap access: 1. The facility is ADA compliant with accessible entrances and facilities.

Parking at the City Of Heath passport facility is exceptionally convenient, designed to ease your visit. A dedicated, free parking lot for municipal building visitors is situated directly on the north side of the building, immediately off Hebron Road. This asphalt lot features 47 marked spaces, including several clearly designated accessible parking spots near the main entrance. During standard business hours, particularly mid-morning on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the lot can approach 70-80% capacity, but finding an open space rarely presents a challenge. For those few occasions when the main lot is full, limited overflow street parking is available on Park Place, the small side street just west of the facility, though these spots are less frequent and typically require a short walk of about 0.2 miles (less than two blocks). Consider the seasonal elements when planning your arrival: in winter months (December to March), Ohio weather can bring snow and ice, so allocating an extra 5-10 minutes to navigate potentially slick surfaces is advisable. The lot is regularly plowed, but sidewalks can sometimes be frosty. Conversely, during the warmer summer months (June to August), the direct sun can heat car interiors quickly, so arriving closer to your appointment time or using sunshades is recommended to ensure comfort upon return. This facility offers one of the most hassle-free parking situations in Licking County for passport applicants.

No, passport renewals cannot be done at acceptance facilities. Renewals must be mailed directly to the State Department using Form DS-82, or you can use our expedited renewal service.

If you’re traveling soon, our expedited service can get your passport in as little as 3 days. We handle everything from document review to delivery, with 24/7 support. Call 800-860-8610 to get started.