📍 MARYLAND
USPS Aspen Hill Post Office
Post Office (USPS) · Silver Spring
The USPS Aspen Hill Post Office anchors the northern end of the Silver Spring passport network, serving the leafy Aspen Hill community along Connecticut Avenue in zip code 20906.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Monday – Friday | 10:00 AM – 3:15 PM (by appointment) |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM (by appointment) |
| Sunday | Closed |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The USPS Aspen Hill Post Office anchors the northern end of the Silver Spring passport network, serving the leafy Aspen Hill community along Connecticut Avenue in zip code 20906. This branch draws residents from Aspen Hill, Layhill, and the surrounding neighborhoods of upper Montgomery County who want a local option without driving all the way into the busier Silver Spring central district.
As a designated passport acceptance facility, Aspen Hill's trained postal agents process new applications for adults and children, handle replacements for damaged or lost travel documents, and can direct customers to the USPS online scheduler for same-week appointment slots. Passport photos are available at this location, saving applicants an extra errand. Weekday and limited Saturday morning hours give working families a bit more scheduling flexibility compared to downtown branches.
Applicants who need their documents faster than standard processing allows should be aware that the Washington Passport Agency in DC — about eight miles south — handles same-week urgent appointments. For more options across Montgomery County, the Silver Spring area office listing covers the full picture, and the Maryland passport page outlines statewide planning resources.
💡 Good to know
Saturday availability at this branch makes it one of the more family-friendly options in the area — particularly useful when both parents need to accompany a minor applicant. Book through the USPS online scheduler and confirm the Saturday slot before your visit, as appointment availability can vary seasonally. Bring all documents unfolded and in order: DS-11 (unsigned), evidence of citizenship, government photo ID, one 2x2 passport photo, and payment for the government fee (check or money order payable to the U.S. Department of State). The Maryland passport guide has the current fee schedule and a pre-visit checklist.