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Chesapeake City, Maryland Passport Office Information


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

USPS Chesapeake City Post Office
2551 Augustine Herman Hwy
Chesapeake City MD, 21915

In Chesapeake City, 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 Chesapeake City 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 Chesapeake City, 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 Chesapeake City, Maryland and Expedited Passport service options for Chesapeake City.

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 Chesapeake City Maryland

Showing the single passport office in Chesapeake City:

USPS Chesapeake City Post Office

2551 Augustine Herman Hwy
Chesapeake City, MD 21915

 

Other passport offices near Chesapeake City Maryland

USPS Warwick Post Office - Warwick - 5.7 Miles
USPS Earleville Post Office - Earleville - 6.1 Miles
USPS Elkton Post Office - Elkton - 6.5 Miles
Middletown Post Office - Middletown - 6.9 Miles
USPS Georgetown Post Office - Georgetown - 8.3 Miles
USPS Massey Post Office - Massey - 11.5 Miles
Newark Main Post Office - Newark - 12.1 Miles
USPS Havre De Grace Post Office - Havre de Grace - 12.2 Miles
USPS Bertteron Post Office - Betterton - 12.9 Miles
Federal Station Post Office - Newark - 13.1 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Chesapeake City

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.

Philadelphia Passport Agency - 42 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 66.5 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 111.9 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 140.6 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 245 Miles



Chesapeake City, Maryland Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Chesapeake City

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 Chesapeake City 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 Chesapeake City 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 Chesapeake City

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

Middletown Delaware, North East Maryland, Odessa Delaware, Townsend Delaware, Perryville Maryland, Newark Delaware, Havre de Grace Maryland, Delaware City Delaware, Port Deposit Maryland, Aberdeen Maryland, Rising Sun Maryland, Clayton Delaware, New Castle Delaware, Smyrna Delaware, Newport Delaware, Hancocks Bridge New Jersey, Pennsville New Jersey, Elsmere Delaware, Oxford Pennsylvania, Kenton Delaware

Passport Expediting in Chesapeake City, Maryland

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Chesapeake City. 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 Chesapeake City, Maryland

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

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 Chesapeake City.
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 Chesapeake City 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 Chesapeake City?

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 Chesapeake City, 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 Philadelphia Passport Agency, it's not too far from Chesapeake City 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 Philadelphia Passport Agency, there are additional regional offices that are farther but may be options for you, see regional passport offices near Chesapeake City.

How much does a passport cost in Chesapeake City?

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 Chesapeake City

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 Chesapeake City.

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

Walmart Middletown Supercenter - (5.8 mi)
Photo Center
705 Middletown Warwick Rd
Middletown DE 19709
302-449-0654
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walgreens #12462 - Middletown - (6 mi)
Northwest Corner Of U.S. 301 & Shopping Center
700 S Ridge Ave
Middletown DE 19709
(302) 378-9512
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #11055 - Middletown - (6.1 mi)
Shoppes Of Mt. Pleasant
4465 Summit Bridge Rd
Middletown DE 19709
(302) 376-1600
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #10977 - Elkton - (6.1 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Whitehall & U.S. 40
301 E Pulaski Hwy
Elkton MD 21921
(410) 620-1325
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart Elkton Supercenter - (6.6 mi)
Photo Center
1000 E Pulaski Hwy
Elkton MD 21921
410-620-5643
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
UPS Store - Middletown - (7 mi)
In Middletown Crossing @ The Corner Of Clevenger Farm Rd & Rt 299
364 E Main St
Middletown DE 19709
(302) 378-7778
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #11067 - Middletown - (7.1 mi)
Middletown Crossing Shopping Center
396 E Main St
Middletown DE 19709
(302) 378-1891
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #11048 - Newark - (7.4 mi)
Deer Park Plaza
2719 Pulaski Hwy
Newark DE 19702
(302) 453-4800
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Newark - (7.6 mi)
Peoples Plaza At Routes 896 And 40
560 Peoples Plaza
Newark DE 19702
(302) 834-1399
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #10375 - Middletown - (7.9 mi)
Photo Center
674 Middletown Odessa Rd
Middletown DE 19709
(302) 378-2287
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99


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