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Fort Washington, Maryland Passport Office Information


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

USPS Fort Washington Post Office
11550 Livingston Rd
Fort Washington MD, 20744

In Fort Washington, 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 Fort Washington 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 Fort Washington, 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 Fort Washington, Maryland and Expedited Passport service options for Fort Washington.

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 Fort Washington Maryland

Showing the single passport office in Fort Washington:

USPS Fort Washington Post Office

11550 Livingston Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744

 

Other passport offices near Fort Washington Maryland

USPS Oxon Hill Post Office - Oxon Hill-Glassmanor - 2.9 Miles
USPS Clinton Post Office - Clinton - 3.9 Miles
USPS Temple Hills Post Office - Temple Hills - 4.5 Miles
USPS Accokeek Post Office - Accokeek - 5.8 Miles
USPS Suitland Post Office - Suitland - 6.4 Miles
USPS Frederick Douglass Post Office - Washington - 6.4 Miles
Engleside Post Office - Alexandria - 6.4 Miles
Franconia Branch Post Office - Alexandria - 6.7 Miles
Eads Post Office - Arlington - 6.9 Miles
USPS District Heights/Forestville Post Office - District Heights - 7.3 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Fort Washington

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 - 9 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 111.5 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 181.4 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 210 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 262.4 Miles



Fort Washington, Maryland Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Fort Washington

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 Fort Washington 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 Fort Washington 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 Fort Washington

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

Fort Washington Maryland, Clinton Maryland, Huntington Virginia, Camp Springs Maryland, Andrews AFB Maryland, Mount Vernon Virginia, Suitland Maryland, Anacostia Washington, D.C., Southeast Washington, D.C., Franconia Virginia, Southwest Washington, D.C., Fort Belvoir Virginia, Waldorf Maryland, Baileys Crossroads Virginia, Seat Pleasant Maryland, Foggy Bottom Washington, D.C., Peppermill Village Maryland, Springfield Virginia, Adams Morgan Washington, D.C., Annandale Virginia

Passport Expediting in Fort Washington, Maryland

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

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

The process of getting a passport is pretty much the same wherever you are, however because this is about getting a passport in Fort Washington, 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 Fort Washington.
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 Fort Washington 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 Fort Washington?

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 Fort Washington, 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 Fort Washington residents, there is a regional passport facility only 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 Fort Washington as there are other options available.

How much does a passport cost in Fort Washington?

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 Fort Washington

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 Fort Washington.

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

CVS #1457 - Fort Washington - (1.7 mi)
Photo Center
11906 Livingston Road
Fort Washington MD 20749
(301) 292-3600
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #2239 - Fort Washington - (1.7 mi)
Photo Center
8201 Oxon Hill Road
Fort Washington MD 20744
(301) 839-7211
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Fort Washington - (1.8 mi)
Olde Forte Village Shopping Center
938 E Swan Creek Rd
Fort Washington MD 20744
(301) 203-9120
Price: Cost varies by location
UPS Store - National Harbor - (2.2 mi)
From I-495/I-95 Exit National Harbor Blvd. Right Onto Fleet St.
145 Fleet St
National Harbor MD 20745
(301) 749-2094
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #2777 - National Harbor - (2.2 mi)
Photo Center
162 Fleet Street
National Harbor MD 20745
(301) 686-0248
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #1511 - Oxon Hill - (3 mi)
Photo Center
6221 Oxon Hill Road
Oxon Hill MD 20745
(301) 839-0667
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #1496 - Camp Springs - (3.6 mi)
Photo Center
7050 Allentown Road
Camp Springs MD 20748
(301) 449-4221
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #1394 - Alexandria - (3.8 mi)
Photo Center
1636 Belle View Boulevard
Alexandria VA 22307
(703) 768-7044
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #1373 - Alexandria - (4 mi)
Photo Center
433 South Washington Street
Alexandria VA 22314
(703) 836-7668
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #2149 - Alexandria - (4.1 mi)
Photo Center
503 King Street
Alexandria VA 22314
(703) 548-8357
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99


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