Passport expired before your trip? Need an emergency passport fast? We help Lancaster and southeast Columbus area travelers — including Pickerington and Canal Winchester — get their expedited passports as quickly as 24 hours. A+ BBB rated. No office visit required.
Start My PassportProcessing Times
3 Ways to Get a U.S. Passport
Option 1
Registered Courier
Urgent
2–9 Days
Standard
3–5 Weeks
The U.S. Department of State created the registered courier program to give travelers another option. For urgent travel, registered couriers have daily submission availability that can deliver passports in as little as 2–9 days. For travelers with more time, a 3–5 week service provides personalized support throughout the entire process.
Option 2
Post Office / Mail-In
1–2 Months
The DIY route is the option most travelers know. Apply at a local acceptance facility or renew by mail or online when eligible. It's often the lowest-cost option and works well if you have plenty of time before your trip. If an issue is discovered after submission, you'll be notified by USPS and your application will be placed on hold until the problem is resolved by mail. Not recommended within 30 days of departure.
Option 3
Regional Agency
24 Hours
Emergency-only in-person visits at a U.S. Department of State Passport Agency. Requires a confirmed NPIC appointment and documented urgent travel with proof. Applicants should expect to spend most of the day at the agency and may be instructed to return the following business day to pick up their passport.
Business Days
Weeks
Months
Hours*
The Chicago Passport Agency is the nearest passport agency — Located in downtown Chicago — approximately 300 miles from Lancaster via I-70. You must secure an NPIC appointment in advance — no walk-ins permitted. Be prepared: the drive, parking, wait time, and possibly being told to return the next day to pick up your passport can turn a one-day trip into two.
*Processing speed depends on eligibility and documentation. Not all applicants qualify for Regional Agency Processing.
Our Services
Whether you need a renewal, a first-time passport, or an emergency replacement — Fast Passport Center handles it with reserved courier submission availability.
International flight in 24–72 hours? Our emergency courier service submits directly via reserved agency slots — as fast as 24 hours. For urgent, last-minute travel that cannot wait.
Already hold a U.S. passport? We help residents renew fast — no agency visit required for most renewals. Perfect for professionals, families, and retirees preparing for international travel.
First-time applicants require an in-person acceptance clerk visit. We guide you through every step with clear instructions for the nearest acceptance location.
Replacements require additional forms. We guide you through DS-64 and everything needed to avoid costly mistakes — so your international connection or overseas trip is not derailed.
Minors require parental participation and an in-person acceptance step. We provide clear instructions and checklists so your family vacation or trip abroad stays on schedule.
After marriage, divorce, or a legal name change — we assist with corrected passports so your travel documents match your reservations. Common for professionals after name changes.
Need a second passport for frequent international travel? Ideal for corporate executives, tech workers, and consultants who travel internationally while their primary passport is in visa processing.
Replacing a significantly damaged passport is faster than you think. We guide you through the process so your international itinerary or corporate travel stays on track.
The passport card is a wallet-size travel document for land and sea crossings to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. We expedite passport card applications with the same courier service as book passports.
Service Area
Fast Passport Center — Serving Lancaster Area
Serving all of Fairfield County and southeast Columbus suburbs
Serving all of Fairfield County and southeast Columbus suburbs
Courier pickup available throughout the Lancaster area
Local Office — By Appointment Only
1330 Carnegie Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115
Visit us by appointment, or choose courier pickup and drop-off for added convenience.
Fast Passport Center serves Lancaster remotely via secure courier. We do not have a walk-in office in Lancaster — our registered couriers hand-deliver your documents directly to U.S. Department of State processing facilities. This is how we achieve 24–48 hour turnaround for Fairfield County and southeast Columbus area travelers.
Start My Passport24–48 Hour Processing
Emergency courier submission for urgent Lancaster departures
Registered Courier
U.S. Department of State approved passport expediting
Dedicated Agent
A real person assigned to your case from start to finish
Fairfield County Coverage
Serving Lancaster, Pickerington, and southeast Columbus suburbs
We serve all Lancaster neighborhoods and the surrounding Fairfield County and southeast Columbus region including Pickerington, Canal Winchester, Amanda, Baltimore, Carroll, Reynoldsburg, Groveport, Circleville, Logan, Thornville, and Hebron. If you are anywhere in the Lancaster area or southeast Columbus suburbs, we have you covered.
Why Travelers Choose Fast Passport Center
Reviews
Lancaster and Fairfield County travelers trust us when their departure is days away. Here is what some of them have to say.
“My passport expired two weeks before our honeymoon in Jamaica. Fast Passport Center had my renewal ready in 4 days. They were incredibly helpful and communicative throughout.”
Christina L.
Lancaster, OH
“Business trip to Tokyo came up with only 4 days notice. Fast Passport Center got my emergency passport processed in 36 hours. Outstanding service.”
Steven P.
Pickerington, OH
“Applied for my daughter's first passport for our Disney cruise. They guided us through every document and had her passport ready in 5 days. Highly recommend.”
Rebecca M.
Canal Winchester, OH
Passport Acceptance Clerks
First-time applicants — and most applicants who are not eligible for a standard mail-in renewal or a second passport — must apply in person at a passport acceptance clerk, and all locations require an appointment. This is the self-service option, typically chosen by those on a tighter budget who have at least 1–2+ months before travel and don't mind the slower, standard processing times.
If you want to use a registered U.S. Department of State courier to receive your passport in as little as 3 days, you must sign up with Fast Passport Center before going to the clerk. Once you apply at the clerk, your documents are sent through the standard route, and we cannot intervene or upgrade it to an expedited courier service afterward.
Main downtown facility. High volume — appointments strongly recommended. Photo services available on-site.
Convenient for Pickerington and Reynoldsburg residents. Less crowded than downtown. Call for appointment.
Serves Canal Winchester and Groveport residents. Ample parking. Call ahead for appointment availability.
Alternative for south Lancaster and Pickaway County residents. Appointments required.
Accepts passport applications. Good alternative to post office with extended hours and appointment availability.
Serves Reynoldsburg and Franklin County residents northwest of Lancaster. Call for appointment.
Last chance — sign up now, before your clerk visit
If you need your passport fast, sign up with Fast Passport Center before you walk into that clerk appointment. Once your documents go through the standard route, they're gone — there's no pulling them back, no upgrading, no saving you after the fact. Don't wait and hope it works out.
Emergency Passports
If you need your passport within two weeks, the Chicago Passport Agency is your only do-it-yourself option — Located in downtown Chicago — approximately 300 miles from Lancaster via I-70. Getting an appointment there is rarely straightforward. Fast Passport Center gives you a faster, simpler path without the uncertainty.
Regional passport agency appointments are routinely booked 2–4 weeks out — and walk-ins are never accepted. If you searched for an appointment and came up empty, Fast Passport Center's registered courier channel is your fastest next step. No appointment. No waiting in line at the federal building. Processing as fast as 2–3 business days.
Get StartedChicago Passport Agency — 230 S Dearborn St, Suite 380, Chicago, IL 60604 — Located in downtown Chicago — approximately 300 miles from Lancaster via I-70
Avoid Delays
Lancaster travelers often face long drives to the nearest regional passport agency. Here are the most common mistakes that cause delays.
Lancaster photo shops often use generic sizes. Passport photos must be exactly 2×2 inches with a white or off-white background.
Missing signatures or using the wrong form type are the #1 reasons for rejection at Fairfield County acceptance facilities.
Fees change frequently. Many Lancaster applicants show up with incorrect payment and have to reschedule their appointment.
Without flight confirmation or travel itinerary, the regional agency will turn you away for emergency appointments.
For minors, both parents must appear or submit notarized consent. This trips up many Fairfield County families at the clerk.
Lancaster travelers often assume standard processing will be fine. It takes 8–11 weeks. Start expedited at least 3 weeks before travel.
We check everything for you.
Fast Passport Center reviews your documents before submission — so you don't have to worry about these mistakes causing a delay.
Simple Process
Most Lancaster travelers complete everything online and ship documents overnight. No need to drive to Chicago or wait in line at the regional agency.
Complete your application on our secure website in under 10 minutes.
We send you a prepaid overnight label. Drop your documents at any UPS location in Lancaster.
Our team checks every document for accuracy before hand-delivering to the State Department.
Your passport is processed at a U.S. Department of State facility using our registered courier slots.
We overnight your new passport back to your Lancaster address — trackable every step of the way.
Most Lancaster travelers start online and ship documents overnight — no office visit required for most services.
Questions?
Have questions about expedited passports in Lancaster? Here are the most common ones we hear from Fairfield County travelers.
Yes. Fast Passport Center provides emergency passport services in Lancaster for travelers with urgent international flights. Our registered couriers hand-deliver your documents directly to U.S. Department of State facilities, achieving 24–48 hour turnaround — without the 5 hour drive to Chicago.
Still have questions? Our team is here to help.
Call 877-253-0084Local Resources
Getting your passport ready involves more than just the application. Here are local resources to help you gather everything you need.
Passport Photos
Passport Photo Locations in Lancaster
Your passport application requires two identical 2"×2" passport photos taken within the last 6 months. Popular passport photo locations in Lancaster include:
CVS Pharmacy — Lancaster
1515 E Main St, Lancaster, OH 43130
Mon–Sun: 8AM–10PM
Walgreens — Lancaster
1200 E Main St, Lancaster, OH 43130
Mon–Sun: 7AM–11PM
Walmart Supercenter — Lancaster
2680 N Memorial Dr, Lancaster, OH 43130
Mon–Sun: 6AM–11PM
Rite Aid — Lancaster
1600 E Main St, Lancaster, OH 43130
Mon–Sun: 9AM–9PM
CVS Pharmacy — Pickerington
1021 Hill Rd N, Pickerington, OH 43147
Mon–Sun: 8AM–10PM
Walgreens — Reynoldsburg
8000 E Main St, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Mon–Sun: 7AM–11PM
Tip: Wear a plain white or off-white top, no glasses, neutral expression. Photos must meet strict U.S. State Department specifications — ask the technician to confirm compliance before you leave.
Vital Records
Birth, Death, Marriage & Divorce Records — Lancaster
If you need a certified copy of your birth certificate for a passport application, a marriage certificate for a name change, or a divorce decree to support your passport correction, here are the official sources for vital records for Lancaster residents. Most records can be ordered online for delivery within 5–10 business days.
Birth & Death Certificates (Ohio Dept of Health)
Ohio Department of Health — Vital Records for birth and death certificates statewide
Get RecordsMarriage Licenses (Fairfield County Probate Court)
Fairfield County Probate Court for Lancaster and Fairfield County
Get RecordsDivorce Decrees (Fairfield County Clerk of Courts)
Fairfield County Clerk of Courts for divorce decree records
Get RecordsVitalChek Online Ordering
Order Ohio vital records online via VitalChek
Get RecordsDon't see your county? If the record you need was issued outside the area, visit VitalChek.com — the official online service for ordering vital records nationwide across all U.S. states and counties.
Driver's License & State ID
DMV Services Near Lancaster
A valid government-issued photo ID is required for your passport application. If you need a new or renewed driver's license or REAL ID, here are the DMV service locations near Lancaster.
Lancaster BMV — Fairfield County
1515 E Main St, Lancaster, OH 43130
Mon–Fri: 8AM–5PM
Driver's license and REAL ID services. Appointment strongly recommended.
Pickerington BMV — Franklin County
1001 Hill Rd N, Pickerington, OH 43147
Mon–Fri: 8AM–5PM
Franklin County driver's license and REAL ID services. Alternative for northeast Lancaster residents.
Circleville BMV — Pickaway County
600 E Main St, Circleville, OH 43113
Mon–Fri: 8AM–5PM
Pickaway County BMV. Alternative for south Lancaster and Circleville area residents.
Reynoldsburg BMV — Franklin County
8500 E Main St, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Mon–Fri: 8AM–5PM
Franklin County BMV. Alternative for northwest Lancaster and Reynoldsburg area residents.
Appointment recommended — walk-in wait times can be long. Book your slot online before visiting.
Airports
Airports Serving Lancaster Travelers
Lancaster travelers use nearby airports for domestic and international travel. If your trip is coming up fast, make sure your passport is in hand well before your departure date.
Rickenbacker International Airport
2241 John Circle Dr, Columbus, OH 43217
Regional airport serving central Ohio with cargo operations and limited passenger services. Commercial flights connect through Columbus.
Rickenbacker AirportJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
4600 International Gateway, Columbus, OH 43219
Nearest major commercial airport with direct flights to major hubs. Primary airport for Lancaster international travelers.
Columbus AirportDayton International Airport
3600 Terminal Dr, Dayton, OH 45377
Alternative airport for west Lancaster. Additional flight options and sometimes easier parking.
Dayton AirportPassport required for all international flights. If your departure is within two weeks, standard processing won't make it in time — expedited processing through Fast Passport Center is your most reliable option.
Service Network
Fast Passport Center provides emergency passport and expedited passport processing in Ohio. We also serve travelers in nearby states including Kentucky, Pennsylvania and North Carolina. Click a state below for local acceptance facilities, processing times, and fast passport options.
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