Clinton, Maryland Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Clinton, MD: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Clinton, 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 Clinton 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 Clinton, 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 Clinton, Maryland and Expedited Passport service options for Clinton.
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 Clinton Maryland
Showing the single passport office in Clinton:
USPS Clinton Post Office |
9134 Piscataway Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
Other passport offices near Clinton Maryland
USPS Fort Washington Post Office - Fort Washington - 4.2 MilesUSPS Temple Hills Post Office - Temple Hills - 4.8 Miles
USPS Oxon Hill Post Office - Oxon Hill-Glassmanor - 5 Miles
USPS Suitland Post Office - Suitland - 6.2 Miles
USPS District Heights/Forestville Post Office - District Heights - 6.2 Miles
USPS Frederick Douglass Post Office - Washington - 7.2 Miles
USPS Accokeek Post Office - Accokeek - 7.8 Miles
USPS Waldorf Post Office - Waldorf - 8.1 Miles
Upper Marlboro Circuit Court Clerk - Upper Marlboro - 8.3 Miles
USPS Hampton Park Finance Unit - Capitol Heights - 8.3 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Clinton
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 - 10.9 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 108.9 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 178.8 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 207.5 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 263.9 Miles
Clinton, Maryland Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Clinton 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 Clinton 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 Clinton will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Clinton, there is one less than 100 miles from Clinton.
* To renew your passport, you do NOT need to visit a passport office.
- How to get a New Passport Guide
- How to get a Child Passport guide
- How to Replace a Lost (or Damaged) Passport
- Passport Renewal Guide
- Passport Name Change Guide
- How to Get a Second Passport
Passport Renewal in Clinton
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 Clinton 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 Clinton 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 Clinton
Residents of the following cities that are close to Clinton can consider using the passport office services in Clinton for their passport application sealing needs.
Clinton Maryland, Camp Springs Maryland, Andrews AFB Maryland, Suitland Maryland, Fort Washington Maryland, Waldorf Maryland, Anacostia Washington, D.C., Huntington Virginia, Peppermill Village Maryland, Southeast Washington, D.C., Seat Pleasant Maryland, Kettering Maryland, Southwest Washington, D.C., Mount Vernon Virginia, Cheverly Maryland, Landover Maryland, Franconia Virginia, Bladensburg Maryland, Fort Belvoir Virginia, Foggy Bottom Washington, D.C.
Passport Expediting in Clinton, Maryland
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Clinton. 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).
Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Clinton, Maryland
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Clinton simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Clinton contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:
The process of getting a passport is pretty much the same wherever you are, however because this is about getting a passport in Clinton, you get the extra advantage of being really close to the Washington Passport Agency, this is great if you need a passport fast. However, with most new passport applicants, the journey will start by going to a local acceptance agent; there is only one passport office in Clinton.
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 Clinton to witness your signature and seal the documents. Wait 10-12 weeks.
For complete in-depth details see: New Passport Application Guide
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 Clinton, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks).
If you need it faster, luckily for Clinton residents, there is a regional passport facility only 10.9 miles away. It's possible to make an appointment at the Washington Passport Agency and get a passport there if you have proof of travel within 72 hours.
Please also check the nearby regional passport office list for other regional, passport-issuing facilities near Clinton as there are other options available.
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 Clinton
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 Clinton.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #10976 - Clinton - (1.3 mi)Southwest Corner Of Woody & Woodyard
9001 Woody Ter
Clinton MD 20735
(301) 856-6501
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #1491 - Clinton - (1.3 mi)
Photo Center
8859 Branch Avenue
Clinton MD 20735
(301) 868-4055
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walmart Clinton Store - (1.6 mi)
Photo Center
8745 Branch Ave
Clinton MD 20735
301-877-7941
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - Clinton - (2 mi)
Coventry Way @ Old Branch Ave Route 5 Shoppers Food Warehouse
6368 Coventry Way
Clinton MD 20735
(240) 318-0122
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #1496 - Camp Springs - (2.7 mi)
Photo Center
7050 Allentown Road
Camp Springs MD 20748
(301) 449-4221
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #1457 - Fort Washington - (4.1 mi)
Photo Center
11906 Livingston Road
Fort Washington MD 20749
(301) 292-3600
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Fort Washington - (4.3 mi)
Olde Forte Village Shopping Center
938 E Swan Creek Rd
Fort Washington MD 20744
(301) 203-9120
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - Brandywine Crossing Shopping Center - (4.8 mi)
Located Next To The Gamestop, Across From Chevy's & Bonefish Grill
15912 Crain Hwy
Brandywine MD 20613
(301) 782-7720
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #2239 - Fort Washington - (4.9 mi)
Photo Center
8201 Oxon Hill Road
Fort Washington MD 20744
(301) 839-7211
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #1511 - Oxon Hill - (4.9 mi)
Photo Center
6221 Oxon Hill Road
Oxon Hill MD 20745
(301) 839-0667
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99