Passport office in Bel Air, MD
18 places in and around Bel Air accept passport applications. Bel Air has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Washington, about 58 miles away, under 2 hours by car.
Where to apply in Bel Air
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 18 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Bel Air. 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.
Bel Air Post Office
0 mi202 Blum Court, Bel Air, MD 21014 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 10am–12pm
(800) 877-7435 · Book appointment
Harford County Public Library
0 mi100 E Pennsylvania Avenue, Bel Air, MD 21014 · Map
Mon–Thu 10am–7pm
Fri–Sat 10am–4pm
(410) 638-3151 · Book appointment
Clerks Office of the Circuit Court for Harford County
0 mi24 Office Street, Bel Air, MD 21014 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm
(410) 638-3248 · Book appointment
Forest Hill Post Office
3.3 mi2329 Rockspring Road, Forest Hill, MD 21050 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
(410) 838-0820 · Book appointment
Fallston Post Office
3.8 mi2416 Watervale Road, Fallston, MD 21047 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
(410) 877-2846 · Book appointment
Abingdon Post Office
5.2 mi2945 Emmorton Road, Abingdon, MD 21009 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 10am–12pm
(410) 569-4421 · Book appointment
Kingsville Post Office
7.1 mi7363 Sunshine Avenue, Kingsville, MD 21087 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
(410) 592-3503 · Book appointment
Edgewood Post Office
7.8 mi2290 Hanson Road, Edgewood, MD 21040 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:30am–3:30pm
(410) 676-9378 · Book appointment
Aberdeen Post Office
9.1 mi30 West Bel Air Avenue, Aberdeen, MD 21001 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:30am–2:30pm
Sat 11am–12pm
(410) 272-1610 · Book appointment
Perry Hall Post Office
10.7 mi8744 Belair Road, Perry Hall, MD 21128 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–2pm
(410) 256-1014 · Book appointment
USPS White Marsh Post Office
11 mi5422 Ebenezer Road, White Marsh, MD 21162 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–4pm
Aberdeen Proving Ground Post Office
11.7 mi4510 Boothby Hill Rd, Apg, MD 21005 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–4pm
Sat 10am–12pm
(410) 272-2706 · 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 18 near Bel Air on the official search
Need it in under 2 weeks?
You can book an appointment at the Washington Passport Agency. From Bel Air that is about 58 miles away, under 2 hours by car, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Bel Air
Washington, DC
~58 mi from Bel Air
Philadelphia, PA
~70 mi from Bel Air
New York, NY
~149 mi from Bel Air
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 Maryland.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Bel Air?
There are 18 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Bel Air, including Bel Air Post Office and Harford County Public Library. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Bel Air?
No. The nearest is the Washington Passport Agency in Washington, about 58 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Bel Air?
Not in Bel Air itself. Same-day or next-day passports are only issued at passport agencies, the closest being Washington. An expediter can handle it without you travelling.