Passport office in Frederick, MD
14 places in and around Frederick accept passport applications. Frederick has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Washington, about 40 miles away, under 2 hours by car.
Where to apply in Frederick
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 14 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Frederick. 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.
Frederick Main Post Office
1.4 mi201 E Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–4pm
Sat 8am–12:30pm
(301) 624-8033 · Book appointment
Frederick County Public Libraries- C. Burr Artz Library
1.4 mi110 E. Patrick St., Frederick, MD 21701 · Map
Mon–Thu 11am–7pm
Fri–Sat 11am–4pm
(301) 600-3769 · Book appointment
Urbana Regional Library
2.9 mi9020 Amelung Street, Frederick, MD 21704 · Map
Mon–Thu 11am–7pm
Fri–Sat 11am–4pm
(301) 600-7000 · Book appointment
USPS New Market Post Office
5.3 mi168 W Main Street, New Market, MD 21774 · Map
Mon–Fri 11am–4pm
Sat 10am–12pm
(301) 865-3333 · Book appointment
Braddock Heights Post Office
6.3 mi4707 Schley Ave,suite A, Braddock Heights, MD 21714 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:30am–4pm
(301) 288-3495 · Book appointment
Middletown Post Office
9.1 mi7227 Hollow Road, Middletown, MD 21769 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–4pm
Sat 10am–11:30am
(301) 371-6880 · Book appointment
Woodsboro Post Office
10.1 mi602 South Main St., Woodsboro, MD 21798 · Map
Mon, Fri 9am–4:30pm
Tue–Thu 10am–4:30pm
Sat 9am–11:30am
(301) 845-8408 · Book appointment
Point of Rocks
11.7 mi1597 Bowis Drive, Point of Rocks, MD 21777 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3:30pm
Sat 12pm–2pm
(301) 874-2131 · Book appointment
USPS Myersville Post Office
12.4 mi1 Wolfsville Road, Myersville, MD 21773 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–4pm
(301) 293-1180 · Book appointment
USPS Mount Airy Post Office
12.7 mi505 Windy Knoll Dr., Mount Airy, MD 21771 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 10am–12pm
(301) 829-1199 · Book appointment
Damascus Post Office
12.7 mi26400 Woodfield Road, Damascus, MD 20872 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
(301) 253-3781 · Book appointment
USPS Clarksburg Post Office
12.7 mi22505 Gateway Center Drive, Clarksburg, MD 20871 · Map
Mon–Fri 10:30am–3:30pm
Sat 9:30am–10:30am
(301) 540-0856 · 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 14 near Frederick on the official search
Need it in under 2 weeks?
You can book an appointment at the Washington Passport Agency. From Frederick that is about 40 miles away, under 2 hours by car, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Frederick
Washington, DC
~40 mi from Frederick
Philadelphia, PA
~125 mi from Frederick
New York, NY
~201 mi from Frederick
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 Frederick?
There are 14 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Frederick, including Frederick Main Post Office and Frederick County Public Libraries- C. Burr Artz Library. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Frederick?
No. The nearest is the Washington Passport Agency in Washington, about 40 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Frederick?
Not in Frederick 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.