📍 MARYLAND
USPS Wheaton Post Office
Post Office (USPS) · Silver Spring
The USPS Wheaton Post Office on Amherst Avenue is the passport acceptance hub for Wheaton, a vibrant, multilingual community in the heart of Montgomery County that has long been a first stop for international families establishing roots in the DC suburbs.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Monday – Friday | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (by appointment) |
|---|---|
| Saturday – Sunday | Closed |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The USPS Wheaton Post Office on Amherst Avenue is the passport acceptance hub for Wheaton, a vibrant, multilingual community in the heart of Montgomery County that has long been a first stop for international families establishing roots in the DC suburbs. The office's central location — within walking distance of the Wheaton Metro station on the Red Line — makes it one of the most transit-accessible passport acceptance sites in the Silver Spring corridor.
Acceptance agents here process DS-11 applications for new adult passports, child passports, and replacement travel documents. Appointments are required and must be booked in advance through the USPS online scheduler. The Wheaton branch operates weekday morning and midday slots, keeping in step with the surrounding neighborhood's working-week rhythm.
Residents of Wheaton, Glenmont, and Kensington who need to fast-track a passport can reach the Washington Passport Agency in DC via the Red Line in roughly 30 minutes — a convenient option when international travel is pressing. Browse the Silver Spring area passport page to compare all three local offices, or visit the Maryland passport guide for statewide context.
💡 Good to know
Wheaton is one of Montgomery County's most internationally diverse zip codes, and the postal staff here are familiar with the full range of application scenarios — including applicants who hold dual citizenship or have name-change documentation. Bring certified copies (not originals) of birth certificates where possible, and check the State Department's current list of accepted proof-of-citizenship documents at travel.state.gov before your appointment. The Maryland statewide passport page includes links to the latest fee tables and processing time estimates.