Greenbelt, Maryland Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Greenbelt, MD: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Greenbelt, 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 Greenbelt 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 Greenbelt, 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 Greenbelt, Maryland and Expedited Passport service options for Greenbelt.
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 Greenbelt Maryland
Showing the single passport office in Greenbelt:
 | USPS Greenbelt Post Office |
7600 Ora Glen Dr
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Other passport offices near Greenbelt Maryland
USPS North College Park - College Park - 2.5 MilesUSPS Beltsville Post Office - Beltsville - 2.5 Miles
USPS Landover Hills Post Office - Landover Hills - 3.4 Miles
USPS Hyattsville Post Office - Hyattsville - 4.4 Miles
USPS Mount Rainier Post Office - Mt Rainier - 5.5 Miles
USPS Bowie Post Office - Bowie - 5.6 Miles
City of Laurel - Laurel - 6.1 Miles
USPS Largo-Kettering Post Office - Upper Marlboro - 6.2 Miles
City of Takoma Park - Takoma Park - 6.4 Miles
USPS Woodmoor Branch Post Office - Silver Spring - 6.6 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Greenbelt
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 - 10.1 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 98.2 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 167.8 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 196.4 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 250 Miles
Greenbelt, Maryland Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Greenbelt 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 Greenbelt 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 Greenbelt will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Greenbelt, there is one less than 100 miles from Greenbelt.
* 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 Greenbelt
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 Greenbelt 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 Greenbelt 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 Greenbelt
Residents of the following cities that are close to Greenbelt can consider using the passport office services in Greenbelt for their passport application sealing needs.
Greenbelt Maryland, Lanham Maryland, Beltsville Maryland, College Park Maryland, Riverdale Park Maryland, University Park Maryland, Landover Maryland, Hyattsville Maryland, Bladensburg Maryland, Cheverly Maryland, North Brentwood Maryland, Mount Rainier Maryland, Laurel Maryland, Takoma Park Maryland, Peppermill Village Maryland, Seat Pleasant Maryland, Burtonsville Maryland, Silver Spring Maryland, Kettering Maryland, Bowie Maryland
Passport Expediting in Greenbelt, Maryland
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Greenbelt. 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 Greenbelt, Maryland
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Greenbelt simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Greenbelt 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 Greenbelt, 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 Greenbelt.
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 Greenbelt 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 Greenbelt, 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 Greenbelt residents, there is a regional passport facility only 10.1 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 Greenbelt 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 Greenbelt
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 Greenbelt.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #452 - Greenbelt - (0.6 mi)Photo Center
7607 Greenbelt Road
Greenbelt MD 20770
(301) 441-8811
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Cipriano Square Mall - (1.3 mi)
Across the street from NASA Goddard Space Center
8843 Greenbelt Rd
Greenbelt MD 20770
(240) 770-4367
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #2016 - Greenbelt - (1.8 mi)
Photo Center
5910 Greenbelt Road
Greenbelt MD 20770
(301) 441-8810
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Costco Store #214 - Beltsville - (2.3 mi)
Photo Center
10925 Baltimore Ave
Beltsville MD 20705
(301) 902-2640
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99CVS #1516 - Seabrook - (2.3 mi)
Photo Center
9420 Lanham-severn Road, At Seabrook Station
Seabrook MD 20706
(301) 577-5555
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #2778 - Beltsville - (2.4 mi)
Photo Center
11100 Baltimore Avenue
Beltsville MD 20705
(301) 572-9681
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Beltsville - (2.5 mi)
Rte 1 & Rhode Island Ave
10482 Baltimore Ave
Beltsville MD 20705
(301) 595-4080
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #10168 - College Park - (2.7 mi)
Photo Center
8319 Baltimore Ave
College Park MD 20740
(301) 220-3860
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #1448 - New Carrollton - (2.9 mi)
Photo Center
8201 Annapolis Road
New Carrollton MD 20784
(301) 577-6222
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - College Park - (3.2 mi)
Route 1 By Knox Rd, College Park, MD
4423 Lehigh Rd
College Park MD 20740
(301) 699-0191
Price: Cost varies by location