Public library
North Carroll Branch Library
2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD 21074
monday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- New applications
- In-person renewals
- Photos on site
- Wheelchair accessible

2 passport acceptance locations in Hampstead. 2 take passport photos on site and 2 accept walk-ins without an appointment.
The Mid-Atlantic
Public library
2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD 21074
monday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Post office
4005 Houck Aveue, Hampstead, MD 21074
If nothing in Hampstead fits your schedule, these nearby Maryland cities also have acceptance facilities.
Every listing above is an official passport acceptance facility in Hampstead — 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 Hampstead locations; most adult renewals can skip the visit entirely and apply by mail.
2 of the 2 facilities in Hampstead take compliant 2×2 inch passport photos on site, so you can apply and be photographed in a single trip. 2 locations accept walk-ins without an appointment, though published hours can differ from photo or acceptance counter hours. 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 Hampstead listing links to directions, live hours, and the busiest and quietest times to visit.