Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday
By Appointment Only
Closed Federal Holidays
Mailing Address:
U.S. Department of State
Philadelphia Passport Agency
CA/PPT/PA
44132 Mercure Cir.
PO Box 1129
Sterling, VA 20166-1129
Application Number Starts With:
58
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How to Apply at a Passport Agency
To apply at this passport agency, you must meet all of the following requirements:
- Make an appointment by calling 1-877-487-2778 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Mondays through Fridays, or on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Our appointment line is closed on federal holidays.
- We do not charge a fee to make appointments. If you are asked to pay for an appointment, you should consider the request to be fraudulent. We are not affiliated with any third-party appointment booking services. We may not be able to honor appointments booked via third parties. Do not attempt to book duplicate appointments.
- If you have not yet applied, you must be traveling internationally within 14 calendar days. If you have already applied, you must be traveling internationally within 5 calendar days.
- Be able to show printed proof of international travel (such as your flight itinerary, hotel reservation, cruise tickets, or international car insurance).
- Pay the $60 expedite fee in addition to the regular application fees.
- Note: your appointment must be within 14 calendar days of your international travel if you have not yet applied, or 5 calendar days if you have already applied. If you need a foreign visa, the date of your appointment must be within 28 calendar days of your international travel.
If you have a life-or-death emergency, please see Life-or-Death Emergencies. If you don't meet the requirements for an appointment, please see Where to Apply for other options.
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- Printed confirmation of your appointment
- Printed proof of international travel
- If you are flying internationally, you must provide a flight receipt or an itinerary. If you are traveling by land or sea to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, or the Caribbean, you can provide a hotel reservation, cruise tickets, or international car insurance.
- Completed form(s)*
- All required supporting documents
- One passport photo
- Application fee and expedite fee
- We recommend you pay using a credit or debit card**
*We accept all forms for first-time and renewal customers. Not sure what forms or supporting documents you need? Start at the Passport Application Wizard.
**We also accept checks, money orders, and cash. Make checks and money orders payable to the "U.S. Department of State." If you pay in cash, you must provide the exact amount.
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You must make an appointment to apply at a passport agency.
To make an appointment, call 1-877-487-2778. Se habla español. Be sure to keep track of the appointment confirmation number and the check-in instructions you will receive by email from the National Passport Information Center. You will need this information on the day of your appointment.
If you are applying at a passport agency or center on the weekend, we will only accept your application. At your appointment, tell us if you want to pick up your passport on a different day or have us mail your passport to you.
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, call 1-888-874-7793 for TDD/TTY teletype services.
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- The agency is on the 1st floor, Public Entrance on 9th Street.
- We suggest you arrive 15 minutes early to go through security screening. If you're over age 18, you must bring a valid, government-issued ID to enter our building. Weapons, food, and drinks (except water in a sealable bottle) are not allowed.
- Check in at the Information Desk. Give them your appointment confirmation number to verify your appointment.
- Be seated and wait until we call your number.
- When we call your number, go to your assigned window.
- A Department of State employee will review your application and supporting materials and discuss available delivery options.
Please note: We may not see you exactly at your appointment time.
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There is metered parking on the streets surrounding the building, as well as several pay parking lots and garages nearby.
Last Updated: November 28, 2023
