Passport offices in Maryland
Where to apply for a U.S. passport in Maryland, from local acceptance facilities to the nearest same-week passport agency.
Acceptance facilities in Maryland
First-time applicants, children under 16, and anyone replacing a lost or damaged passport apply in person at an acceptance facility. In Maryland these are mostly post offices, county clerk offices and public libraries. Many need an appointment and charge a $35 acceptance fee.
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Passport agencies near Maryland
Maryland has no passport agency. The closest is the Washington Passport Agency, only about 15 miles away (measured from the middle of the state). For urgent trips, that distance is why many people use an expediter.
Which option fits your travel date
- 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.
Passport fees
| Application | Form | Routine (4–6 wks) | Expedited (2–3 wks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-time adult passport book | DS-11 | $165 | $225 |
| Adult renewal, passport book | DS-82 | $130 | $190 |
| Child under 16, passport book | DS-11 | $135 | $195 |
| First-time adult passport card | DS-11 | $65 | n/a* |
Totals include the $130 application fee and $35 acceptance fee where it applies, plus the $60 expedite fee in the last column. Optional 1–2 day return delivery costs extra. *Passport cards are mailed by first-class mail. Always confirm current fees on the State Department fee page.
City guides in Maryland
- Passport office in Baltimore
- Passport office in Bel Air
- Passport office in Rockville
- Passport office in Frederick
Frequently asked questions
Where do I apply for a passport in Maryland?
First-time and child applicants apply at an acceptance facility, usually a post office, county clerk or library. Adults with an eligible passport can renew by mail or online.
Is there a passport agency in Maryland?
Maryland has no passport agency. The closest is the Washington Passport Agency, only about 15 miles away (measured from the middle of the state). For urgent trips, that distance is why many people use an expediter.
How much is a passport in Maryland?
Fees are the same in every state: $165 for a first-time adult passport book and $130 for an adult renewal, plus $60 if you expedite.