Passport Offices and Expedited Passports in Virginia
Virginians usually apply for a passport at an acceptance facility such as a post office, a circuit court clerk's office or a library. For urgent travel, the Washington Passport Agency in the District of Columbia is the nearest State Department agency, and a registered courier such as Allstate Passports & Visas can also help. Below you will find acceptance facilities in 16 Virginia communities, how each option works, and a quick way to get a Virginia birth certificate.
Choose your city
Northern Virginia: Alexandria, Arlington, Ashburn, Chantilly, Fairfax, Manassas, Merrifield, Reston
Richmond and Central Virginia: Richmond, Chester, Charlottesville
Hampton Roads: Chesapeake, Hampton, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach
Your options in Virginia
Passport acceptance facilities
Acceptance facilities process first passports, passports for children and replacements for lost or stolen passports. Many work by appointment, so plan ahead. The city pages above list the facilities in each area.
Bring Form DS-11, unsigned until the agent asks, proof of U.S. citizenship such as a certified birth certificate, a photo ID with a photocopy, and one passport photo. There are two fees: one to the U.S. Department of State and one to the facility.
The Washington Passport Agency
The Washington Passport Agency in the District of Columbia is the closest State Department agency for Virginia. It sees applicants by appointment only, and only if they travel internationally within 14 days or need a foreign visa within 28 days. Bring proof of travel such as a ticket or itinerary. How to book an agency appointment.
Allstate Passports & Visas
We are a private courier registered with the U.S. Department of State, not a government office. We check your documents and hand-carry your application to a passport agency, which is useful if you live in Richmond or Hampton Roads and cannot spend a day in Washington. Call (800) 672-1015, text (206) 522-5995, or read about our passport services.
Birth certificates in Virginia
Virginia makes this part easy. Certified copies of Virginia birth certificates are sold at every DMV customer service center, and most eligible customers leave with the certificate in hand. If the DMV cannot find or print the record, it forwards your application to the Virginia Department of Health, Division of Vital Records, which mails the certificate. You can also order by mail from the Division of Vital Records in Richmond.
The state has birth records from January 1853 to December 1896 and from June 14, 1912 to the present. The certificate fee rose to $15 on July 1, 2026. You may order your own certificate or one for immediate family: a parent, current spouse, child, brother or sister, with valid ID. Details are on the Virginia DMV vital records page.
Virginia passport questions
Is there a passport office in Virginia?
No. The nearest State Department agency is the Washington Passport Agency in the District of Columbia. It only sees people by appointment who travel within 14 days or need a visa within 28 days. Everyone else applies at an acceptance facility or renews by mail or online.
Can I get a Virginia birth certificate at the DMV?
Yes. Every DMV customer service center sells certified copies of Virginia birth certificates, and most eligible customers receive the certificate the same day. Bring valid ID and the fee.
Can I renew my passport online in Virginia?
Online renewal is run by the State Department nationwide, so the rules in Virginia are the same as anywhere else. It suits adults renewing a regular passport who are not traveling soon. If your trip is close, use an agency appointment or a registered courier.
How far is the passport agency from Hampton Roads?
The Washington Passport Agency in DC is about a three to four hour drive from Virginia Beach or Norfolk, depending on traffic. If you cannot make the trip, a registered courier can take your application to the agency for you.
Information checked October 2026. Related pages: passport renewal, new passport, passport for a child, lost or stolen passport.
