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US Passport Agency · Washington, DC

Washington Passport Agency

US Passport AgencyWashington, DCLast checked October 17, 2026
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Appointments & urgent passports

The Washington Passport Agency serves customers with urgent international travel. Appointments: by phone only at 877-487-2778 (the State Department says appointments at this agency cannot be booked online).

Call 877-487-2778 to book Official agency page
  • Appointment only, for international travel within 14 calendar days, or if you need a foreign visa within 28 calendar days.
  • This agency also accepts appointments for commemorative passports.
  • Appointments are free. The State Department is not affiliated with third-party appointment or booking services.
  • If you already applied and your travel became urgent, call 877-487-2778 (Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–10 p.m. ET, Sat–Sun 10 a.m.–3 p.m. ET).
  • Bring: printed appointment confirmation, printed proof of international travel, your application form, supporting documents (original + photocopy of citizenship evidence and photo ID), a passport photo, and the fees (credit/debit card or contactless payment).
  • Closed on federal holidays.

Source: U.S. Department of State, travel.state.gov and Passport Agencies and Centers, checked October 17, 2026. Rules change – confirm on the official page before you go.

Address & hours

Address
600 19th Street NW, First Floor, Sidewalk Level, Washington, DC 20006Source: U.S. Department of State, travel.state.gov
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–3:00 PM, by appointment only; closed on federal holidaysSource: U.S. Department of State, travel.state.gov
Appointments
877-487-2778 · TDD/TTY 888-874-7793National Passport Information Center (U.S. Department of State)
Getting there
Foggy Bottom and Farragut West Metro stations are several blocks away (per the State Department).
Mailing address
U.S. Department of State, Washington Passport Agency, 44132 Mercure Cir., PO Box 1192, Sterling, VA 20166-1192Source: U.S. Department of State, travel.state.gov
Application numbers
Applications processed here start with 19 (per the State Department)

Pin location: Nominatim / OpenStreetMap (geocoded from the official address). Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Special Issuance Agency (Washington, DC). Issues diplomatic, official, service and no-fee passports for travel on U.S. government business only. It does not serve the public for regular passports. Official information not auto-verified
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Not traveling within 14 days? Apply locally

Routine and expedited applications (Form DS-11 for first-time adults and children) are accepted at passport acceptance facilities across Washington, DC – many post offices, public libraries and county clerk offices. Use the official locator to find one and check whether it needs an appointment:

Find a passport acceptance facility (iafdb.travel.state.gov) →

We don't copy the facility list; it changes often, so the official locator is the source of truth.

  • Passport agency appointments (urgent travel) travel.state.gov verified 2026-10-17

    For international travel within 14 calendar days, or a foreign visa needed within 28 days. Appointments are free.

  • Online Passport Appointment System passportappointment.travel.state.gov not auto-verified

    Book an urgent-travel appointment at a passport agency or center. Blocks automated checks (Cloudflare challenge). travel.state.gov links to an "Online Passport Appointment System"; this is its passportappointment.travel.state.gov address. You can also call 877-487-2778.

  • Check application status passportstatus.state.gov verified 2026-10-17

    Track your passport application.

  • Expedited service & getting a passport fast travel.state.gov verified 2026-10-17

    Routine, expedited, urgent and life-or-death options.

  • Processing times travel.state.gov verified 2026-10-17

    Current routine and expedited processing times.

  • Passport fees travel.state.gov verified 2026-10-17

    Official fee tables and fee calculator.

  • Renew by mail (Form DS-82) travel.state.gov verified 2026-10-17

    Eligibility, Form DS-82, fees and where to mail your renewal.

  • Renew online travel.state.gov verified 2026-10-17

    Eligible adults can renew online. The State Department says the only official online renewal site is opr.travel.state.gov and warns about unofficial renewal sites.

  • First-time / new adult passport (Form DS-11) travel.state.gov verified 2026-10-17

    First-time adults and anyone who cannot renew apply in person at an acceptance facility.

  • Children under 16 travel.state.gov verified 2026-10-17

    Both parents or guardians must normally be present; child passports cannot be renewed.

  • Lost or stolen passport travel.state.gov verified 2026-10-17

    Report a lost or stolen passport (online or Form DS-64) and apply for a replacement.

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Sources & verification

Disclaimer: EmbassyPin is not affiliated with the US government. Passport services are free to apply for through official channels; government fees are paid directly to the State Department. Always confirm details on travel.state.gov before visiting. Full disclaimer.