Waldorf, Maryland Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Waldorf, MD: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Waldorf, 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 Waldorf 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 Waldorf, 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 Waldorf, Maryland and Expedited Passport service options for Waldorf.
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 Waldorf Maryland
Showing the single passport office in Waldorf:
USPS Waldorf Post Office |
150 Post Office Rd
Waldorf, MD 20602
Other passport offices near Waldorf Maryland
USPS Bryantown Main Post Office - Bryantown - 3.9 MilesUSPS Laplata Post Office - La Plata - 5.7 Miles
USPS Pomfret Main Office - Pomfret - 5.8 Miles
USPS Accokeek Post Office - Accokeek - 7.1 Miles
USPS Hughesville Post Office - Hughesville - 7.3 Miles
USPS Bryans Road - Bryans Road - 8.1 Miles
USPS Fort Washington Post Office - Fort Washington - 8.9 Miles
USPS Clinton Post Office - Clinton - 9.8 Miles
USPS Benedict Post Office - Benedict - 11.9 Miles
Engleside Post Office - Alexandria - 12.4 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Waldorf
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 - 19 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 115 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 184.9 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 213.6 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 272.4 Miles
Waldorf, Maryland Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Waldorf 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 Waldorf 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 Waldorf will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Waldorf, there is one less than 100 miles from Waldorf.
* 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 Waldorf
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 Waldorf 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 Waldorf 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 Waldorf
Residents of the following cities that are close to Waldorf can consider using the passport office services in Waldorf for their passport application sealing needs.
Waldorf Maryland, Fort Washington Maryland, Clinton Maryland, Mount Vernon Virginia, Indian Head Maryland, Camp Springs Maryland, Andrews AFB Maryland, Fort Belvoir Virginia, Huntington Virginia, Suitland Maryland, Franconia Virginia, Lorton Virginia, Anacostia Washington, D.C., Woodbridge Virginia, Southeast Washington, D.C., Occoquan Virginia, Springfield Virginia, Kettering Maryland, Dahlgren Virginia, Southwest Washington, D.C.
Passport Expediting in Waldorf, Maryland
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Waldorf. 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 Waldorf, Maryland
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Waldorf simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Waldorf contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:
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 Waldorf.
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 Waldorf 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 Waldorf, 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 Washington Passport Agency, it's not too far from Waldorf 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 Washington Passport Agency, there are additional regional offices that are farther but may be options for you, see regional passport offices near Waldorf.
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 Waldorf
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 Waldorf.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #9032 - Waldorf - (0.1 mi)Southeast Corner Of St Ignatius Dr & St Charles Pkwy
25 High St
Waldorf MD 20602
(301) 932-9826
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #1471 - Waldorf - (0.3 mi)
Photo Center
129 Saint Charles Parkway, Smallwood Village Center, Smallwood Village Center
Waldorf MD 20602
(301) 645-8950
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #1621 - Waldorf - (1.3 mi)
Photo Center
3855 Leonardtown Road
Waldorf MD 20602
(301) 632-5079
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Waldorf - (1.4 mi)
St. Charles Towne Plaza Near Hibachi Buffet
1282 Smallwood Dr W
Waldorf MD 20603
(301) 645-5966
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #1796 - White Plains - (1.6 mi)
Photo Center
4200 Altamont Place
White Plains MD 20695
(301) 645-2774
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #9632 - Waldorf - (1.6 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Western & Plaza
2970 Shasho Pl
Waldorf MD 20603
(301) 645-3095
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #1481 - Waldorf - (1.8 mi)
Photo Center
3061 Technology Place
Waldorf MD 20601
(301) 645-2637
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walmart Waldorf Store - (2.4 mi)
Photo Center
11930 Acton Ln
Waldorf MD 20601
301-705-7044
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Costco Store #1039 - Brandywine - (4.4 mi)
Photo Center
16006 Crain Hwy
Brandywine MD 20613
(301) 372-3200
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99UPS Store - Brandywine Crossing Shopping Center - (4.6 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 location