Passport Acceptance Facilities in Montgomery County
Montgomery County is Maryland's most populous county and was one of the most impacted by library closures in the state. The Montgomery County Public Library system had been one of the premier library passport acceptance networks in the Mid-Atlantic, operating at dozens of branches. The Circuit Court Clerk in Rockville is the primary county-level alternative.
The Montgomery County Circuit Court Clerk is appointment-only with no walk-in availability. Online booking is available through the Circuit Court website. On-site photo service is available at $15.
Montgomery County Circuit Court Clerk
No — appointment required
Yes — on-site $15
Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm
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USPS Rockville Main Post Office
Limited — call ahead
Yes — $18
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 9am–1pm
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What to Bring to Your Montgomery County Appointment
Montgomery County residents near Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and Silver Spring can also access the Washington DC regional passport agency for urgent applications — it is within reasonable distance of most of the county's population.
- Completed DS-11 form (printed, filled out, NOT signed)Download free at travel.state.gov. Sign only when the agent instructs you at the appointment.
- Certified birth certificate (original) + photocopyMust be issued by a state or county vital records office with raised seal. Hospital birth certificates are NOT accepted.
- Government-issued photo ID (original) + front-and-back photocopy
- Passport photo — 2×2 inch, taken within last 6 monthsYes — on-site $15 on-site at the clerk. Available at the USPS location for $18. Also at CVS, Walgreens, Walmart Photo near Rockville.
- Check or money order: montgomery-county30 (passport book) payable to "U.S. Department of State"For children under 16: montgomery-county00. Add Montgomery0 for a passport card. No cash accepted for the State Dept fee.
- Payment for Montgomery5 acceptance fee (to the facility — many accept debit/credit)
Walk-In Passport Applications in Montgomery County
Walk-in availability at the Montgomery County Circuit Court Clerk: No — appointment required. For USPS in Montgomery County: Limited — call ahead. Walk-in policies change seasonally and day-to-day. Always call the specific location on the morning you intend to visit and ask whether walk-ins are being accepted that day and whether the passport specialist is available. See our walk-in guide for full strategy.
Peak season (March through June) sees the most appointment demand in Montgomery County. If you're applying during this window, book as early as possible — or consider expanding your search to neighboring counties if local slots are full.
Passport Photos in Montgomery County
On-site passport photo services at Montgomery County Circuit Court Clerk: Yes — on-site $15. The nearby USPS location offers on-site photos for $18. Other options near Rockville: CVS Pharmacy (montgomery-county6.99), Walgreens (montgomery-county6.99), Walmart Photo Center (50 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850.44), FedEx Office (montgomery-county4.99). Photos must be 2×2 inches, white/off-white background, neutral expression, no glasses, taken within the last 6 months, and printed on photo paper. See our complete photo guide.
Frequently Asked Questions — Montgomery County
Montgomery County Circuit Court Clerk: Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm. The USPS location listed above: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 9am–1pm. Hours can change for holidays and staff schedules — always confirm directly with the facility before visiting. Call the facility or check their official website for the most current hours.
Yes — both the county clerk and USPS acceptance facilities in Montgomery County handle child passport applications. For children under 16, both parents (or one parent with a notarized DS-3053 from the absent parent) must either attend or provide consent. The child must be physically present. See our child passport guide and DS-3053 guide for full details.
If you're traveling within 14 weeks, pay for expedited processing (+Montgomery County Circuit Court Clerk0) when you submit at any local acceptance facility. If you're traveling within 6 weeks, you qualify for an appointment at the nearest regional passport agency — which can process applications same-day or next-day. See our expedited passport guide for the full regional agency list and booking instructions.
As of February 2026, all library passport acceptance locations in Maryland were removed from the State Department's acceptance facility program. The two options above — the Montgomery County Circuit Court Clerk and the USPS location — are your primary alternatives in Montgomery County. See our library alternatives guide for more detail.