Post office
USPS Arnold Post Office
1521 Ritchie Highway, Arnold, MD 21012
- New applications
- In-person renewals
- Photos on site
- Wheelchair accessible

1 passport acceptance location in Arnold. 1 take passport photos on site and 0 accept walk-ins without an appointment.
The Mid-Atlantic
Post office
1521 Ritchie Highway, Arnold, MD 21012
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Every listing above is an official passport acceptance facility in Arnold — post offices, clerks of court, public libraries, and other government offices authorized to review your documents, witness your signature, and seal your DS-11 application packet for the U.S. Department of State. First-time applicants, minors under 16, and anyone replacing a lost, stolen, or damaged passport must apply in person at one of these Arnold locations; most adult renewals can skip the visit entirely and apply by mail.
1 of the 1 facility in Arnold take compliant 2×2 inch passport photos on site, so you can apply and be photographed in a single trip. Appointments are required or strongly recommended at every listed location — book ahead before you go. Always bring proof of U.S. citizenship, a photo ID, and payment for both the State Department fee and the facility's $35 execution fee.
If you are traveling within 14 days (or 28 for a foreign visa), an acceptance facility is not enough — you will need an appointment at a regional passport agency. Our Maryland page lists the nearest options, and each Arnold listing links to directions, live hours, and the busiest and quietest times to visit.