Point Of Rocks Post Office

The Point of Rocks Post Office sits in the southern end of Frederick County, roughly 15 miles south of Frederick city near the confluence of the Potomac River and the historic C&O Canal corridor. Despite being a small community post office, it accepts passport applications without requiring an appointment — a rare convenience in a county where most USPS locations are appointment-only.

Passport acceptance hours here follow a midday schedule with a lunch break, making timing important. Applicants from nearby communities in southern Frederick County — including Dickerson, Barnesville, and Ijamsville — may find this a practical alternative to driving into downtown Frederick. The office handles standard DS-11 new applications and can forward documents directly to a processing center.

For anything beyond routine acceptance — such as urgent travel within 14 days or a lost passport situation — the Washington Passport Agency in Washington, DC is approximately 45 miles southeast and is reachable by MARC Brunswick Line train from the Point of Rocks station, a notable option for those without a car. Our Frederick passport page lists the full range of county options.

This location does not require an appointment, but its hours are split across a midday lunch closure on weekdays — plan your visit for the morning or afternoon window. Bring your completed DS-11, original citizenship documentation, valid photo ID, a passport photo, and the correct application fees. Families applying for minor passports should note that both parents or legal guardians are typically required to appear, or a notarized consent form from the absent parent must be provided. For broader travel planning context across Maryland, see our Maryland passport acceptance guide.