Arlington, Virginia Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Arlington, VA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Arlington, Virginia there are (4) passport office locations (acceptance agents). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Arlington passport office clerks are official "acceptance agents" for the Passport Agency and can witness your signature and seal your passport documents (if you do not need your passport application sealed then you do not need to visit an acceptance agent).
In addition to the 4 passport offices in Arlington, there are (183) other passport offices in Virginia from which you can get a passport application sealed at. If you are not needing a passport for at least (4-6) weeks, you can visit any of the passport acceptance agents listed below the map on this web page. If you need it faster than that, please see: closest regional passport offices to Arlington, Virginia and Expedited Passport service options for Arlington.
Local passport offices are typically post offices, county clerk offices, and other government offices (Keep in mind: that not all county clerks, and not all post offices are acceptance agents). These local passport offices don't issue passports; the clerks (acceptance agents) at a local office can witness your signature and "officially" seal your passport application. There is a $35 fee for sealing your application and supporting documentation. Renewals do not need to visit an acceptance agent.
Passport Offices in Arlington Virginia
Showing 4 passport offices in Arlington:
Arlington Main Post Office |
3118 Washington Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201
Preston King Post Office |
5877 Washington Blvd
Arlington, VA 22205
South Station USPS |
1210 S Glebe Rd
Arlington, VA 22204
Eads Post Office |
1720 S Eads St
Arlington, VA 22202
Other passport offices near Arlington Virginia
USPS Southwest Station - Washington D.C. - 2.3 MilesUSPS Ben Franklin Post Office - Washington - 2.5 Miles
USPS Cannon Post Office - Washington D.C. - 2.7 Miles
USPS Capitol Post Office - Washington D.C. - 2.7 Miles
USPS Washington Square Station - Washington - 2.8 Miles
USPS Southeast Station - Washington - 3 Miles
USPS Twentieth Street Station - Washington D.C. - 3 Miles
USPS Georgetown Post Office - Washington D.C. - 3 Miles
USPS National Capitol Station - Washington - 3.1 Miles
Notary Commissions & Authenications Office - Washington D.C. - 3.7 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Arlington
These are passport issuing facilities. You will need to make an appointment and present proof of upcoming travel but in most cases, you will be able to get passport renewal, new passports, child passports, or a lost passport replacement Same Day or Next Day.
Washington Passport Agency - 2.5 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 110 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 179.7 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 208.3 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 255.6 Miles
Arlington, Virginia Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Arlington is easy, it depends on what type of passport application you are doing and how quickly you need it processed. We've written the following passport guides, it doesn't matter if you are in Arlington or not as the process will be similar regardless of where you are, The standard passport processing times right now are 10 to 12 weeks to receive your passport.
* Anyone applying for a new passport in Arlington will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Arlington, there is one less than 100 miles from Arlington.
* To renew your passport, you do NOT need to visit a passport office.
- How to get a New Passport Guide
- How to get a Child Passport guide
- How to Replace a Lost (or Damaged) Passport
- Passport Renewal Guide
- Passport Name Change Guide
- How to Get a Second Passport
Passport Renewal in Arlington
Just a quick note about passport renewals because it will save you a lot of time, money, and hassles. It doesn't matter where you are, if you are in Arlington or any other city in Virginia or any other state for that matter. If you have your old passport that is in good condition, it expired less than 5 years ago (or hasn't expired yet) and you are an adult - you can simply do your renewal paperwork online at the Department of State / Bureau of Consular Affairs and mail it in with new passport photos. It is currently taking 10-12 weeks standard processing or 4-6 weeks for expedited processing. If you need to renew it faster, you MUST have proof of travel and you must visit a regional passport office yourself, the closest ones to Arlington are listed below. If this is not possible or you want to avoid going there yourself, please only then consider using a passport expeditor.
Passport Service for Cities Near Arlington
Residents of the following cities that are close to Arlington can consider using the passport office services in Arlington for their passport application sealing needs.
Southwest Washington, D.C., Foggy Bottom Washington, D.C., Anacostia Washington, D.C., Southeast Washington, D.C., Baileys Crossroads Virginia, Adams Morgan Washington, D.C., Huntington Virginia, Suitland Maryland, Franconia Virginia, Jefferson Virginia, Mount Rainier Maryland, Somerset Maryland, Annandale Virginia, North Brentwood Maryland, Seat Pleasant Maryland, Langley Virginia, Bladensburg Maryland, Camp Springs Maryland, McLean Virginia, Springfield Virginia
Passport Expediting in Arlington, Virginia
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Arlington. Passport expediting companies charge their own set of fees for their service in addition to the government passport application fee and government expediting fee. The cost gets more expensive the faster your passport is needed and it's actually not any faster than visiting a regional passport office yourself. However, using an expediting service is highly convenient as you won't have to go to a regional passport office yourself (for any DS11 application, you will still need to visit a local acceptance agent to get your documents sealed).
Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Arlington, Virginia
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Arlington simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Arlington contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:
The process of getting a passport is pretty much the same wherever you are, however because this is about getting a passport in Arlington, you get the extra advantage of being really close to the Washington Passport Agency, this is great if you need a passport fast. However, with most new passport applicants, the journey will start by going to a local acceptance agent; there are 4 passport offices in Arlington.
The basic process: fill out the DS-11 New Passport Application, take it with your proof of identity, passport photos, and passport fees to any of the passport offices in Arlington to witness your signature and seal the documents. Wait 10-12 weeks.
For complete in-depth details see: New Passport Application Guide
There are a couple of different methods to getting your passport processed, which route you choose will determine how fast your passport will be received. By going to a passport service office in Arlington, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks).
If you need it faster, luckily for Arlington residents, there is a regional passport facility only 2.5 miles away. It's possible to make an appointment at the Washington Passport Agency and get a passport there if you have proof of travel within 72 hours.
Please also check the nearby regional passport office list for other regional, passport-issuing facilities near Arlington as there are other options available.
Unlike drivers licenses and state IDs, passports are a Federal (national) document, it costs the same no matter what city or state you are in, $130 ($165 with acceptance agent fee) for adult passports and $100 ($135 with acceptance agent fee) for child passports. There may be some additional fees and / or expenses that you might need to pay, please see passport fees for an explaination of all passport fees and costs.
List of places to get passport photos in Arlington
One of the most common questions we get asked is where "where should I get my passport photos taken at?" First, have a look at our in-depth passport photo guide so you know everything there is to know about passport photos. Here are the major stores that take and print passport photos near Arlington.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #2491 - Arlington - (0.3 mi)Photo Center
2400 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington VA 22202
(703) 418-0813
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Pentagon City - (0.3 mi)
Across From Costco, Fern St, Pentagon City Metro, Pentagon City Mall
1405 S Fern St
Arlington VA 22202
(703) 920-6199
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #2750 - Arlington - (0.4 mi)
Photo Center
1201 S Hayes Street, Suite C
Arlington VA 22202
(703) 418-3790
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Costco Store #233 - Pentagon City - (0.4 mi)
Photo Center
1200 S Fern St
Arlington VA 22202
(703) 413-2324
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99CVS #2712 - Arlington - (0.9 mi)
Photo Center
Room 2b1080 The Pentagon, Main Concourse
Arlington VA 22202
(703) 271-3220
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #2142 - Arlington - (1.6 mi)
Photo Center
2601 Columbia Turnpike
Arlington VA 22204
(703) 271-7910
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Del Ray - (1.8 mi)
Located on Mount Vernon Avenue between St. Elmo's And The Dairy Godmother
2308 Mt Vernon Ave
Alexandria VA 22301
(703) 739-9100
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - Village At Shirlington - (1.9 mi)
Village At Shirlington - Lower Level Across From Movie Theater
2776 S Arlington Mill Dr
Arlington VA 22206
(703) 820-3300
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - at The Wharf - (1.9 mi)
Photo Center
996 Maine Ave SW
Washington DC 20024
(202) 506-4111
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #10415 - Washington - (1.9 mi)
Photo Center
804 Maine Ave, Sw
Washington DC 20024
(202) 488-1428
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99