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Betterton, Maryland Passport Office Information


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

USPS Bertteron Post Office
3 3rd Ave
Betterton MD, 21610

In Betterton, 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 Betterton 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 Betterton, 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 Betterton, Maryland and Expedited Passport service options for Betterton.

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 Betterton Maryland

Showing the single passport office in Betterton:

USPS Bertteron Post Office

3 3rd Ave
Betterton, MD 21610

 

Other passport offices near Betterton Maryland

USPS Earleville Post Office - Earleville - 7.6 Miles
USPS Georgetown Post Office - Georgetown - 8.4 Miles
USPS Chestertown Post Office - Chestertown - 9 Miles
USPS Aberdeen Post Office - Aberdeen - 10.1 Miles
USPS Massey Post Office - Massey - 11.4 Miles
USPS Havre De Grace Post Office - Havre de Grace - 11.5 Miles
USPS Edgewood Post Office - Edgewood - 11.6 Miles
USPS Church Hill Post Office - Church Hill - 13.4 Miles
USPS Abingdon Post Office - Abingdon - 13.5 Miles
USPS Warwick Post Office - Warwick - 13.7 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Betterton

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 - 53.4 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 55.2 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 125.1 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 153.8 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 246.8 Miles



Betterton, Maryland Passport Forms & Application Guides

Getting a passport in Betterton 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 Betterton 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 Betterton will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Betterton, there is one less than 100 miles from Betterton.
* To renew your passport, you do NOT need to visit a passport office.

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Betterton

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 Betterton 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 Betterton 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 Betterton

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

Aberdeen Maryland, Riverside Maryland, Havre de Grace Maryland, Perryville Maryland, Joppatowne Maryland, Port Deposit Maryland, North East Maryland, Middletown Delaware, Townsend Delaware, Essex Maryland, Odessa Delaware, Kenton Delaware, Rising Sun Maryland, Clayton Delaware, Carney Maryland, Smyrna Delaware, Henderson Maryland, Dundalk Maryland, Cheswold Delaware, Newark Delaware

Passport Expediting in Betterton, Maryland

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Betterton. 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).

Read more about 3rd Party Passport Expediting


Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Betterton, Maryland

We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Betterton simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Betterton 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 Betterton?

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 Betterton.
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 Betterton 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 Betterton?

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 Betterton, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks). You are going to have to do a little bit of a road-trip, the nearest passport issuing facility is The Washington Passport Agency, it's not really close being that it's 53.4 miles from Betterton, but that's where you need to make an appointment. Another option for you may be to use a passport expediting service to go to a regional facility for you.

How much does a passport cost in Betterton?

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.

List of places to get passport photos in Betterton

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 Betterton.

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

Walgreens #11763 - Chestertown - (8.1 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Washington & Morgnortheast Corner
701 Washington Ave
Chestertown MD 21620
(410) 778-5698
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Chestertown, MD - (8.4 mi)
Across from Washington College between BB&T Bank and College Heights BarberShop
503 Washington Ave
Chestertown MD 21620
(410) 778-9446
Price: Cost varies by location
Walmart Aberdeen Supercenter - (9.7 mi)
Photo Center
645 S Philadelphia Blvd
Aberdeen MD 21001
410-273-2672
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
UPS Store - Aberdeen - (11.2 mi)
Photo Center
1013 Beards Hill Rd
Aberdeen MD 21001
(667) 231-4271
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #6614 - Havre De Grace - (11.3 mi)
Photo Center
1008 Pulaski Highway
Havre De Grace MD 21078
(410) 939-6427
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #11169 - Aberdeen - (11.4 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Beards Hill & S.H. 22
950 Beards Hill Rd
Aberdeen MD 21001
(410) 272-1021
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #9342 - Edgewood - (12.5 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Paul Martin & Us 40
1930 Pulaski Hwy
Edgewood MD 21040
(410) 671-6568
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #11054 - Perryville - (12.7 mi)
Perryville Crossing Shopping Center
5319 Pulaski Hwy
Perryville MD 21903
(410) 642-0003
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #4214 - Edgewood - (13 mi)
Photo Center
1013 Woodbridge Center
Edgewood MD 21040
(410) 676-6100
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walmart Abingdon Store - (13.2 mi)
Photo Center
401 Constant Friendship Blvd
Abingdon MD 21009
410-569-9459
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44


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