Passport Acceptance Offices in Riverdale, Maryland

Riverdale — known formally as Riverdale Park — is a small, dense town in northeastern Prince George's County, wedged between Hyattsville and Bladensburg along the Route 1 corridor. The town has grown into one of the county's most transit-connected communities, with a MARC Penn Line station making it easy to reach downtown Washington in under 30 minutes. That same proximity to the capital shapes the passport landscape: residents here are unusually close to both local acceptance offices and the full-service Washington Passport Agency in DC, which handles urgent applications when a trip is days away.

For most Riverdale applicants who have a few weeks before departure, the Riverdale Post Office on Baltimore Avenue is the most convenient first stop. It handles new adult and child applications by appointment, and its central location means a quick in-and-out visit for those who have their paperwork in order. Applicants renewing an eligible passport can skip the in-person step entirely and mail directly to the State Department using Form DS-82.

Those with more complex applications — minors under 16, situations where only one parent is present, or applicants who want the assurance of experienced government staff reviewing original documents — often prefer the Prince George's County Circuit Court Clerk in Upper Marlboro. The courthouse facility accepts applications by appointment on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, and its staff are accustomed to handling the full range of family passport scenarios. The drive from Riverdale is about 15 miles south on MD-4.

Prince George's County's library system also operates passport acceptance at select branches outside of Riverdale proper; the New Carrollton and Greenbelt branches are closest to this town. For anything urgent — travel within 14 calendar days, or a foreign visa needed within 28 days — applicants should go directly to the Washington Passport Agency at 600 19th Street NW, Washington DC, which is roughly 10 miles from Riverdale and reachable by Metro.

Because Riverdale sits just inside the Capital Beltway, travel times to DC fluctuate with traffic — morning rush-hour trips to the Washington Passport Agency can stretch past 45 minutes by car, so Metro or MARC rail is often faster. For a full overview of what to bring and how the process works, the Maryland passport office guide covers documents, fees, and timelines for every type of application. Booking your appointment at the Riverdale passport office page is the quickest way to confirm current slot availability at the local post office.