Arlington Main Post Office

The Arlington Main Post Office sits at 3118 Washington Boulevard in the heart of Arlington County, a short walk from the Ballston Metro corridor and surrounded by the dense residential neighborhoods that define this side of Northern Virginia. As the county’s flagship postal facility, it handles a high volume of passport applications and is staffed with experienced acceptance agents familiar with the DS-11 process for new applicants and minors alike.

Applicants visiting this location submit their completed DS-11 form in person, present proof of U.S. citizenship and a government-issued photo ID, and have their documents sealed and witnessed by a postal agent. Passport photos are available for purchase on site. All appointments are made through the USPS online scheduler at tools.usps.com/rcas/ before your visit — walk-ins are not accepted.

This branch is particularly convenient for residents of the Clarendon, Virginia Square, and Ballston neighborhoods, and is easily reached by bus along Washington Boulevard. Those renewing a non-expired or recently expired passport by mail (DS-82) do not need an appointment and can follow the State Department’s mailing instructions directly.

Arlington Main Post Office is the most centrally located acceptance facility in the county. Once your application is sealed here, routine processing takes roughly 6–8 weeks; expedited service cuts that to 2–3 weeks for an additional State Department fee. For urgent travel within 14 days, the Arlington passport page links to the Washington Passport Agency in Washington, DC — about 3 miles away — which handles emergency and expedited appointments. Browse all Virginia passport offices if you need to compare locations across the state.