Passport office in Wilmington, DE
13 places in and around Wilmington accept passport applications. Wilmington has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Philadelphia, about 25 miles away, under 2 hours by car.
Where to apply in Wilmington
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 13 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Wilmington. 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.
Talleyville Postal Store
2.1 mi3911 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–4pm
Sat 9:30am–1:30pm
(302) 478-5753 · Book appointment
Greenville Branch Post Office
2.4 mi3801 Kennett Pike Suite A101, Wilmington, DE 19807 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–4pm
(302) 656-2579 · Book appointment
Rodney Square Station Post Office
2.5 mi500 Delaware Avenue,suite 1, Wilmington, DE 19801 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3:30pm
(215) 586-1405 · Book appointment
Hockessin Post Office
6.7 mi651 Valley Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–4pm
Sat 9am–12pm
(302) 239-4240 · Book appointment
Wilmington Post Office and Distribution Center
7.4 mi147 Quigley Blvd., New Castle, DE 19720 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 9am–12pm
(302) 323-2260 · Book appointment
Pennsville Post Office
9.2 mi220 South Broadway, Pennsville, NJ 08070 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–4pm
Sat 9am–11am
(856) 678-5999 · Book appointment
Newark De Post Office
10.7 mi401 Ogletown Road, Newark, DE 19711 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–4pm
Sat 9am–12pm
(302) 173-7577 · Book appointment
Chester Post Office
11.2 mi400 Edgmont Ave, Chester, PA 19013 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:30am–3:30pm
Sat 9am–11:30am
(610) 876-1265 · Book appointment
West Chester University
12.3 mi675 S Church Street,mitchell Hall,4th Fl South,room 404, West Chester, PA 19383 · Map
Mon, Wed 2:30pm–3:30pm
Tue, Thu 9:30am–11:30am
(610) 436-3515 · Book appointment
Delco Courthouse Media, Pa
13 mi201 West Front Street, Media, PA 19063 · Map
Mon–Wed, Fri 8:45am–3:30pm
Thu 8:45am–3:30pm
Sat 9am–12pm
(610) 891-4967 · Book appointment
Chester County Justice Center
14.6 mi201 West Market Street - Suite 1425, West Chester, PA 19380 · Map
Mon–Wed, Fri 9am–4pm
Thu 9am–4pm
(610) 344-6050 · Book appointment
Ridley Park Post Office
14.7 mi15 E. Felton Street, Ridley Park, PA 19078 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–3pm
Sat 9am–11am
(610) 521-6107 · 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 13 near Wilmington on the official search
Need it in under 2 weeks?
You can book an appointment at the Philadelphia Passport Agency. From Wilmington that is about 25 miles away, under 2 hours by car, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Wilmington
Philadelphia, PA
~25 mi from Wilmington
Washington, DC
~100 mi from Wilmington
New York, NY
~105 mi from Wilmington
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 Delaware.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Wilmington?
There are 13 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Wilmington, including Talleyville Postal Store and Greenville Branch Post Office. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Wilmington?
No. The nearest is the Philadelphia Passport Agency in Philadelphia, about 25 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Wilmington?
Not in Wilmington itself. Same-day or next-day passports are only issued at passport agencies, the closest being Philadelphia. An expediter can handle it without you travelling.