Passport offices in Delaware
Where to apply for a U.S. passport in Delaware, from local acceptance facilities to the nearest same-week passport agency.
Acceptance facilities in Delaware
First-time applicants, children under 16, and anyone replacing a lost or damaged passport apply in person at an acceptance facility. In Delaware these are mostly post offices, county clerk offices and public libraries. Many need an appointment and charge a $35 acceptance fee.
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Passport agencies near Delaware
Delaware has no passport agency. The closest is the Philadelphia Passport Agency, about 68 miles away, under 2 hours by car (measured from the middle of the state). For urgent trips, that distance is why many people use an expediter.
Which option fits your travel date
- 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.
Passport fees
| Application | Form | Routine (4–6 wks) | Expedited (2–3 wks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-time adult passport book | DS-11 | $165 | $225 |
| Adult renewal, passport book | DS-82 | $130 | $190 |
| Child under 16, passport book | DS-11 | $135 | $195 |
| First-time adult passport card | DS-11 | $65 | n/a* |
Totals include the $130 application fee and $35 acceptance fee where it applies, plus the $60 expedite fee in the last column. Optional 1–2 day return delivery costs extra. *Passport cards are mailed by first-class mail. Always confirm current fees on the State Department fee page.
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Frequently asked questions
Where do I apply for a passport in Delaware?
First-time and child applicants apply at an acceptance facility, usually a post office, county clerk or library. Adults with an eligible passport can renew by mail or online.
Is there a passport agency in Delaware?
Delaware has no passport agency. The closest is the Philadelphia Passport Agency, about 68 miles away, under 2 hours by car (measured from the middle of the state). For urgent trips, that distance is why many people use an expediter.
How much is a passport in Delaware?
Fees are the same in every state: $165 for a first-time adult passport book and $130 for an adult renewal, plus $60 if you expedite.