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Indian Head, Maryland Passport Office Information

Last Reviewed on March 16th, 2022

How to get a passport in Indian Head, MD: Passport Offices & Application Process

USPS Indian Head Post Office
4050 Indian Head Hwy
Indian Head MD, 20640

In Indian Head, Maryland there is only a single passport office location (e.g. acceptance agent). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Indian Head passport office clerks are official "acceptance agents" for the Passport Agency and can witness your signature and seal your passport documents (if you do not need your passport application sealed then you do not need to visit an acceptance agent).

In addition to the 1 passport office in Indian Head, there are (210) other passport offices in Maryland from which you can get a passport application sealed at. If you are not needing a passport for at least (4-6) weeks, you can visit the sole passport acceptance agent listed below the map on this web page. If you need it faster than that, please see: closest regional passport offices to Indian Head, Maryland and Expedited Passport service options for Indian Head.

Local passport offices are typically post offices, county clerk offices, and other government offices (Keep in mind: that not all county clerks, and not all post offices are acceptance agents). These local passport offices don't issue passports; the clerks (acceptance agents) at a local office can witness your signature and "officially" seal your passport application. There is a $35 fee for sealing your application and supporting documentation. Renewals do not need to visit an acceptance agent.


Passport Offices in Indian Head Maryland

Showing the single passport office in Indian Head:

USPS Indian Head Post Office

4050 Indian Head Hwy
Indian Head, MD 20640

 

Other passport offices near Indian Head Maryland

Woodbridge Main Office USPS - Woodbridge - 7.4 Miles
USPS Bryans Road - Bryans Road - 8.3 Miles
USPS Pomfret Main Office - Pomfret - 8.5 Miles
Lorton Post Office - Lorton - 9 Miles
USPS Laplata Post Office - La Plata - 9.8 Miles
Stafford Post Office - Stafford - 10.9 Miles
USPS Accokeek Post Office - Accokeek - 11.3 Miles
Engleside Post Office - Alexandria - 12.6 Miles
Dahlgren Post Office - Dahlgren - 13.4 Miles
USPS Newburg Post Office - Newburg - 14.2 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Indian Head

These are passport issuing facilities. You will need to make an appointment and present proof of upcoming travel but in most cases, you will be able to get passport renewal, new passports, child passports, or a lost passport replacement Same Day or Next Day.

Washington Passport Agency - 23.5 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 127.9 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 197.8 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 226.5 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 272.8 Miles



Indian Head, Maryland Passport Forms & Application Guides

Getting a passport in Indian Head is easy, it depends on what type of passport application you are doing and how quickly you need it processed. We've written the following passport guides, it doesn't matter if you are in Indian Head or not as the process will be similar regardless of where you are, The standard passport processing times right now are 10 to 12 weeks to receive your passport.

* Anyone applying for a new passport in Indian Head will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Indian Head, there is one less than 100 miles from Indian Head.
* To renew your passport, you do NOT need to visit a passport office.

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Indian Head

Just a quick note about passport renewals because it will save you a lot of time, money, and hassles. It doesn't matter where you are, if you are in Indian Head or any other city in Maryland or any other state for that matter. If you have your old passport that is in good condition, it expired less than 5 years ago (or hasn't expired yet) and you are an adult - you can simply do your renewal paperwork online at the Department of State / Bureau of Consular Affairs and mail it in with new passport photos. It is currently taking 10-12 weeks standard processing or 4-6 weeks for expedited processing. If you need to renew it faster, you MUST have proof of travel and you must visit a regional passport office yourself, the closest ones to Indian Head are listed below. If this is not possible or you want to avoid going there yourself, please only then consider using a passport expeditor.


Passport Service for Cities Near Indian Head

Residents of the following cities that are close to Indian Head can consider using the passport office services in Indian Head for their passport application sealing needs.

Indian Head Maryland, Quantico Virginia, Dumfries Virginia, Woodbridge Virginia, Dale City Virginia, Occoquan Virginia, Lorton Virginia, Fort Belvoir Virginia, Mount Vernon Virginia, Waldorf Maryland, Dahlgren Virginia, Fort Washington Maryland, Franconia Virginia, Springfield Virginia, Burke Virginia, Huntington Virginia, Falmouth Virginia, Clifton Virginia, Annandale Virginia, Colonial Beach Virginia

Passport Expediting in Indian Head, Maryland

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Indian Head. Passport expediting companies charge their own set of fees for their service in addition to the government passport application fee and government expediting fee. The cost gets more expensive the faster your passport is needed and it's actually not any faster than visiting a regional passport office yourself. However, using an expediting service is highly convenient as you won't have to go to a regional passport office yourself (for any DS11 application, you will still need to visit a local acceptance agent to get your documents sealed).

Need it Fast? Expedite Now or Read more about 3rd Party Passport Expediting


Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Indian Head, Maryland

We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Indian Head simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Indian Head contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:

What is the application process of getting a passport in Indian Head?

Getting a passport is pretty much the process same wherever you are, with most new passport applicants, the journey will start by going to a local acceptance agent; there is only one passport office in Indian Head.
The basic process: fill out the DS-11 New Passport Application, take it with your proof of identity, passport photos, and passport fees to the only passport office in Indian Head to witness your signature and seal the documents. Wait 10-12 weeks.
For complete in-depth details see: New Passport Application Guide

How fast can I get a passport in Indian Head?

There are a couple of different methods to getting your passport processed, which route you choose will determine how fast your passport will be received. By going to a passport service office in Indian Head, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks).

While not down the street, the closest option for a passport-issuing facility is the Washington Passport Agency, it's not too far from Indian Head and if you can provide proof of travel within the next seventy-two hours, you can make an appointment there and get a passport.

If you have trouble getting an appointment at the Washington Passport Agency, there are additional regional offices that are farther but may be options for you, see regional passport offices near Indian Head.

How much does a passport cost in Indian Head?

Unlike drivers licenses and state IDs, passports are a Federal (national) document, it costs the same no matter what city or state you are in, $130 ($165 with acceptance agent fee) for adult passports and $100 ($135 with acceptance agent fee) for child passports. There may be some additional fees and / or expenses that you might need to pay, please see passport fees for an explaination of all passport fees and costs.

Where to get passport photos in Indian Head?

One of the most common questions we get asked is where "where should I get my passport photos taken at?" First, have a look at our in-depth passport photo guide so you know everything there is to know about passport photos. Here are the major stores that take and print passport photos near Indian Head.

It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.

Walmart Dumfries Supercenter - (6.5 mi)
Photo Center
17041 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Dumfries VA 22026
703-221-6928
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
CVS #6852 - Dumfries - (6.7 mi)
Photo Center
16712 Jefferson Davis Highway
Dumfries VA 22026
(703) 221-7467
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Stonebridge At Potomac Town Center - (7.8 mi)
Located at the corner of Bridge View Drive and Diamond View Way. Across from Uncle Julios and PNC Bank.
15000 Potomac Town Pl
Woodbridge VA 22191
(703) 878-6575
Price: Cost varies by location
UPS Store - Dumfries - (8 mi)
Rt 234 (Dumfries Rd) Next To Target - Fortuna Center Plaza Shopping Center
4222 Fortuna Center Plaza
Dumfries VA 22025
(703) 583-9404
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #13790 - Woodbridge - (8.2 mi)
Northeast Corner Of U.S. 1 & Longview
14095 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Woodbridge VA 22191
(703) 491-3630
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #1838 - Bryans Road - (8.4 mi)
Photo Center
7035 Indian Head Highway
Bryans Road MD 20616
(301) 375-7450
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #1404 - Woodbridge - (8.5 mi)
Photo Center
13600 Jefferson Davis Highway
Woodbridge VA 22191
(703) 494-3126
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Costco Store #626 - Potomac Mills - (8.6 mi)
Photo Center
2700 Potomac Mills Circle
Woodbridge VA 22192
(703) 490-7410
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99
Walmart Woodbridge Supercenter - (9 mi)
Photo Center
14000 Worth Ave
Woodbridge VA 22192
703-497-2593
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walgreens #10063 - La Plata - (9.8 mi)
Southeast Corner Of U.S. 301 & Hawthorne
6300 Crain Hwy
La Plata MD 20646
(301) 392-6116
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99



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