Passport Acceptance Offices in Martinsburg, West Virginia

Martinsburg anchors the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, a fast-growing corridor tucked between the Blue Ridge foothills and the Potomac River. As the seat of Berkeley County, the city draws residents from a wide swath of the region — many of them commuters to the Washington metro area — who need passport documents for international travel, cruises, and cross-border family visits. The Martinsburg Post Office at 1355 Old Courthouse Square is the primary passport acceptance facility in the city, offering an appointment-based application process with passport photos available on-site, making it a convenient one-stop option for first-time applicants and families applying for child passports.

Travelers who prefer a less busy setting or who live north of the city may find the Hedgesville Post Office, about 15 miles up Route 9, a practical alternative. Both facilities are certified USPS acceptance agents serving Berkeley County; neither issues passports directly but forwards completed DS-11 packages to a State Department processing center. Routine processing currently runs several weeks, while expedited mail service can shorten that window — or applicants requiring international travel within days can request an urgent appointment at the Washington Passport Agency at 600 19th Street NW in Washington, DC, roughly 77 miles east via I-81 and I-66, about a 90-minute drive under typical conditions.

Berkeley County's steady population growth means peak-season demand at local acceptance offices is real. Spring and early summer are the busiest months; booking passport appointments several weeks out is strongly recommended. For broader guidance on West Virginia passport services and office locations across the state, the West Virginia passport offices page provides a full county-by-county overview. Martinsburg residents can use this Martinsburg passport offices page to compare locations, confirm appointment availability, and plan their visit.

All passport acceptance at local offices is by appointment — walk-ins are not reliably accommodated. Book through tools.usps.com/rcas or call the specific office. Expedited mail service is faster than routine, but for travel within two to three weeks, contact the Washington Passport Agency directly. Review all listed locations on the Martinsburg passport page and consult the West Virginia state guide for additional context.