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Bethesda Post Office
Post Office (USPS) · Bethesda
The Bethesda Post Office at 7400 Wisconsin Avenue occupies a prominent position in the heart of downtown Bethesda, steps from the Bethesda Metro station on the Red Line.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Monday–Friday | Passport appointments available; schedule via usps.com |
|---|---|
| Saturday | Limited passport appointment slots; verify at usps.com |
| Sunday | Closed |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Bethesda Post Office at 7400 Wisconsin Avenue occupies a prominent position in the heart of downtown Bethesda, steps from the Bethesda Metro station on the Red Line. Its central location makes it one of the most accessible passport acceptance offices in Montgomery County, drawing applicants from Chevy Chase, Friendship Heights, and the surrounding neighborhoods who can arrive without a car.
This post office accepts applications for new adult passports, first-time passports for children under 16, and can provide routing information for those seeking to renew by mail. Appointments are required and are booked through the USPS online scheduler, ensuring passport specialists are on-hand when you arrive rather than managing unpredictable walk-in queues.
The downtown Bethesda setting also means applicants can combine their passport visit with errands or dining in the Woodmont Triangle and Bethesda Row corridors, making an otherwise administrative task a more efficient part of an urban weekday schedule.
💡 Good to know
The Bethesda Post Office at Wisconsin Avenue is reachable via Metro (Bethesda, Red Line), eliminating parking concerns for downtown visitors. Book your appointment at tools.usps.com/rcas/ well in advance of any planned travel. For an overview of all acceptance locations serving the area, visit the Bethesda passport offices page. Bring your original birth certificate or prior passport, a completed DS-11 form, and two identical passport photos.