Upper Marlboro, Maryland Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Upper Marlboro, MD: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Upper Marlboro, Maryland there are (2) passport office locations (acceptance agents). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Upper Marlboro 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 2 passport offices in Upper Marlboro, there are (208) 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 any of the passport acceptance agents listed below the map on this web page. If you need it faster than that, please see: closest regional passport offices to Upper Marlboro, Maryland and Expedited Passport service options for Upper Marlboro.
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 Upper Marlboro Maryland
Showing 2 passport offices in Upper Marlboro:
 | Upper Marlboro Circuit Court Clerk |
14741 Governor Oden Bowie Dr
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
| USPS Largo-Kettering Post Office |
9801 Apollo Dr
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
Other passport offices near Upper Marlboro Maryland
USPS Bowie Mitchellville Post Office - Bowie - 3.1 MilesUSPS Hampton Park Finance Unit - Capitol Heights - 3.8 Miles
USPS Lothian Post Office - Lothian - 5.1 Miles
USPS District Heights/Forestville Post Office - District Heights - 6 Miles
USPS Bowie Post Office - Bowie - 6.6 Miles
USPS Harwood Post Office - Harwood - 6.9 Miles
USPS Davidsonville Post Office - Davidsonville - 7 Miles
USPS Landover Hills Post Office - Landover Hills - 7.1 Miles
USPS Suitland Post Office - Suitland - 7.7 Miles
USPS Greenbelt Post Office - Greenbelt - 8.6 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Upper Marlboro
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 - 13 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 99.1 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 169 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 197.7 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 259.1 Miles
Upper Marlboro, Maryland Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Upper Marlboro 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 Upper Marlboro 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 Upper Marlboro will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Upper Marlboro, there is one less than 100 miles from Upper Marlboro.
* 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 Upper Marlboro
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 Upper Marlboro 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 Upper Marlboro 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 Upper Marlboro
Residents of the following cities that are close to Upper Marlboro can consider using the passport office services in Upper Marlboro for their passport application sealing needs.
Kettering Maryland, Bowie Maryland, Peppermill Village Maryland, Andrews AFB Maryland, Seat Pleasant Maryland, Landover Maryland, Lanham Maryland, Suitland Maryland, Cheverly Maryland, Camp Springs Maryland, Crofton Maryland, Bladensburg Maryland, Clinton Maryland, Greenbelt Maryland, Riverdale Park Maryland, North Brentwood Maryland, Hyattsville Maryland, University Park Maryland, Mount Rainier Maryland, Anacostia Washington, D.C.
Passport Expediting in Upper Marlboro, Maryland
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Upper Marlboro. 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 Upper Marlboro, Maryland
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Upper Marlboro simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Upper Marlboro 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 Upper Marlboro, 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 are 2 passport offices in Upper Marlboro.
The basic process: fill out the DS-11 New Passport Application, take it with your proof of identity, passport photos, and passport fees to any of the passport offices in Upper Marlboro 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 Upper Marlboro, 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 Upper Marlboro residents, there is a regional passport facility only 13 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 Upper Marlboro 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 Upper Marlboro
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 Upper Marlboro.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #1505 - Upper Marlboro - (1.9 mi)Photo Center
28 Watkins Drive
Upper Marlboro MD 20774
(301) 249-4664
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Mitchellville - (2.1 mi)
Mitchellville Plaza At Route 214 And 193
12138 Central Ave
Mitchellville MD 20721
(301) 249-0045
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #1454 - Bowie - (3.1 mi)
Photo Center
1910 Crain Hwy, Pointer Ridge Plaza
Bowie MD 20716
(301) 249-6515
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #1456 - Upper Marlboro - (3.1 mi)
Photo Center
10692 Campus Way South, Kettering Shopping Center
Upper Marlboro MD 20772
(301) 336-2900
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #1795 - Upper Marlboro - (3.3 mi)
Photo Center
5100 Brownstation Road
Upper Marlboro MD 20772
(301) 627-1500
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walmart Bowie Store - (4.3 mi)
Photo Center
3300 Crain Hwy
Bowie MD 20716
301-805-8856
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - South Bowie in the Collington Plaza - (4.5 mi)
Collington Plaza At 301 And Excalibur Rd
3540 Crain Hwy
Bowie MD 20716
(301) 352-8095
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - Woodmore Towne Centre - (4.8 mi)
Front Corner Of Building - Directly Opposite Of Costco Warehouse/Costco Gas Station
9103 Woodmore Centre Dr
Lanham MD 20706
(301) 583-1360
Price: Cost varies by locationCostco Store #1078 - Woodmore Towne Centre - (4.9 mi)
Photo Center
2400 Five Lees Ln
Glenarden MD 20706
(301) 341-6742
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99CVS #1470 - Upper Marlboro - (5.5 mi)
Photo Center
7600 Se Crain Highway
Upper Marlboro MD 20772
(301) 627-6603
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99