Geauga County Clerk of Courts

Closure – Labor Day
2026-09-07 | OH
Geauga County Court of Common Pleas will be closed for the observance of the Labor Day holiday. Offices will be closed September 7, 2026.

Passport Fair - Bainbridge Library
2026-09-19 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Geauga County Public Library – Bainbridge Branch, 17222 Snyder Rd, Chagrin Falls, OH, 44024, United States
Clerk of Courts Auto Title will hold a Passport Fair on Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Passport application (available at event)
Proof of citizenship (certified birth certificate)
Proof of identity (photo ID or driver’s license)
Both parents and children 15 and younger must appear in person with parent’s photo ID.
Minors 16 and 17 require only one parent to appear in person with parent’s photo ID.
This is for New Applications Only, not for renewals
Two forms of payment are required
Passport photo (available at event)

Bring one check for each application along with cash or a separate check for the processing fee. All applicants must be present. No expedited passport applications at GCPL passport fairs. Only new passports may be processed; no renewals. Please come to the Clerk of Courts Title office only for expedited processing.
If you have any unusual circumstances, call the Clerk of Courts Title office before the event at 440-279-1750. For passport fees and more details on items listed above, visit the Geauga Clerk of Courts Website or www.travel.state.gov
Walk in. No registration needed.

Closure – Columbus Day
2026-10-12 | OH
Geauga County Court of Common Pleas will be closed for the observance of the Columbus Day holiday. Offices will be closed October 12, 2026.

Passport Fair - Middlefield Library
2026-10-24 09:00 - 13:00 | Geauga County Public Library – Middlefield Branch, 16167 East High Street, Middlefield, OH, 44062, United States
Clerk of Courts Auto Title will hold a Passport Fair on Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Passport application (available at event)
Proof of citizenship (certified birth certificate)
Proof of identity (photo ID or driver’s license)
Both parents and children 15 and younger must appear in person with parent’s photo ID.
Minors 16 and 17 require only one parent to appear in person with parent’s photo ID.
This is for New Applications Only, not for renewals
Two forms of payment are required
Passport photo (available at event)

If you have any unusual circumstances, call the Clerk of Courts Title office before the event at 440-279-1750 Monday – Friday 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. For passport fees and more details on items listed above, visit the Geauga Clerk of Courts Website at www.courts.geauga.oh.gov or www.travel.state.gov
Walk in. No registration needed.

Closure – Thanksgiving Day
2026-11-26 - 2026-11-27 | OH
Geauga County Court of Common Pleas will be closed for the observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Offices will be closed all day Thursday, November 26, 2026 and also Friday, November 27, 2026.

Closure - Christmas Day
2026-12-24 12:00 - 2026-12-25 23:59 | OH
Geauga County Court of Common Pleas will be closed for the observance of the Christmas holiday. Offices will be closed at noon on Thursday, December 24, 2026, and all-day Friday, December 25, 2026.

Closure – New Years Day
2026-12-31 12:00 - 2027-01-01 23:59 | OH
Geauga County Court of Common Pleas will be closed for the observance of the New Years holiday. Offices will be closed at noon on Thursday, December 31, 2025 and all day Friday, January 1, 2027.
