Passport office in Baltimore, MD
47 places in and around Baltimore accept passport applications. Baltimore has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Washington, about 36 miles away, under 2 hours by car.
Where to apply in Baltimore
For a first passport, a child's passport, or a lost one, apply at an acceptance facility. Bring your completed DS-11, proof of citizenship, photo ID and one passport photo.
There are 47 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Baltimore. These are the 12 closest, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Baltimore Mow
0.3 mi900 E Fayette Street Rm 118, Baltimore, MD 21233 · Map
Mon–Fri 10:45am–3pm
(410) 347-4237 · Book appointment
South Station Post Office
1.5 mi1200 South Hanover Street,suite 100, Baltimore, MD 21230 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:30am–4pm
Sat 9:30am–12pm
(410) 354-0480 · Book appointment
Druid Post Office
1.8 mi1826 Pennsylvania Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
(410) 669-1477 · Book appointment
Clifton East End Post Office
2.2 mi4200 Shannon Drive, Baltimore, MD 21213 · Map
Mon–Fri 10:30am–3:30pm
(410) 485-4444 · Book appointment
Waverly Post Office
2.5 mi3000 Homewood Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21218 · Map
Mon–Fri 10:30am–4pm
Sat 10:30am–11:30am
(410) 467-8378 · Book appointment
USPS Highlandtown Post Office
2.9 mi6221 Eastern Aveue, Baltimore, MD 21224 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 10am–12pm
(410) 633-1305 · Book appointment
Hampden
3.1 mi919 West 34th Street, Baltimore, MD 21211 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–4pm
Sat 9am–12pm
(410) 467-5209 · Book appointment
Halethorpe Post Office
4.8 mi6 Waelchli Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21227 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 10am–11am
(410) 242-6548 · Book appointment
Bcpl - Arbutus Branch
4.8 mi855 Sulphur Spring Rd., Arbutus, MD 21227 · Map
Mon–Thu 10am–6pm
Fri–Sat 10am–3pm
(410) 887-1451 · Book appointment
Raspeburg Post Office
4.9 mi6502 Belair Road, Baltimore, MD 21206 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–4pm
Sat 10am–12pm
(410) 444-0194 · Book appointment
Govans Post Office
5.1 mi4904 York Road, Baltimore, MD 21212 · Map
Mon–Fri 11am–4pm
Sat 11am–12pm
(410) 323-2355 · Book appointment
Northwood Post Office
5.2 mi1800 E Northwood Parkway, Baltimore, MD 21239 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:30am–4pm
(443) 853-6171 · Book appointment
Source: U.S. Department of State acceptance facility database, retrieved November 2026. Hours change, so confirm with the facility before visiting.
See all 47 near Baltimore on the official search
Need it in under 2 weeks?
You can book an appointment at the Washington Passport Agency. From Baltimore that is about 36 miles away, under 2 hours by car, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Baltimore
Washington, DC
~36 mi from Baltimore
Philadelphia, PA
~90 mi from Baltimore
New York, NY
~170 mi from Baltimore
Timeline
- 6+ weeksRoutine service is fine. Apply at an acceptance facility (first-time, child, lost passport) or renew by mail or online.
- 3–6 weeksPay the $60 expedite fee and choose 1–2 day return delivery.
- Under 14 daysYou qualify for a passport agency appointment, if you can get one, or use a registered expediter.
- Under 3 daysLife-or-death emergency involving immediate family: call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778.
More options for the rest of the state: passport offices in Maryland.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Baltimore?
There are 47 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Baltimore, including Baltimore Mow and South Station Post Office. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Baltimore?
No. The nearest is the Washington Passport Agency in Washington, about 36 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Baltimore?
Not in Baltimore itself. Same-day or next-day passports are only issued at passport agencies, the closest being Washington. An expediter can handle it without you travelling.