📍 MARYLAND
USPS Baltimore Main Post Office
Post Office (USPS) · Baltimore
The USPS Baltimore Main Post Office anchors the city's downtown passport network from its location on East Fayette Street, steps from Baltimore's historic City Hall district and the Inner Harbor gateway.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Monday–Friday | 11:00 AM – 3:45 PM (by appointment) |
|---|---|
| Saturday–Sunday | Closed |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The USPS Baltimore Main Post Office anchors the city's downtown passport network from its location on East Fayette Street, steps from Baltimore's historic City Hall district and the Inner Harbor gateway. Room 118 is dedicated to passport acceptance services, making it easy to find the right counter without navigating a large postal facility.
As the flagship USPS acceptance site for Baltimore City — an independent city separate from any county — this office handles the full range of first-time and child passport applications. Clerks witness your signature, verify supporting documents, and forward your packet directly to the State Department's National Passport Center. Passport photos are available on-site, saving an extra errand before your appointment.
Downtown's transit connections make this location particularly accessible: the Lexington Market Metro station is a short walk, and multiple MTA bus routes stop along Fayette Street. Appointments are required and can be booked at tools.usps.com.
💡 Good to know
Baltimore City is an independent city — it is not part of Baltimore County — so all city residents apply here rather than at county-affiliated offices. If your travel date is within 14 days or you need a visa within 28 days, you can request an emergency appointment at the Washington Passport Agency in DC, roughly 38 miles south of Baltimore via I-95. For a full picture of passport options across the state, see the Maryland passport offices guide.