Bristow, Virginia Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Bristow, VA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Bristow, Virginia there is only a single passport office location (e.g. acceptance agent). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Bristow 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 1 passport office in Bristow, there are (189) 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 the sole passport acceptance agent listed below the map on this web page. If you need it faster than that, please see: closest regional passport offices to Bristow, Virginia and Expedited Passport service options for Bristow.
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 Bristow Virginia
Showing the single passport office in Bristow:
USPS Bristow Main Office |
11151 Valley View Dr
Bristow, VA 20136
Other passport offices near Bristow Virginia
Manassas Main Office USPS - Manassas - 3.9 MilesGainesville Post Office - Gainesville - 4.6 Miles
Manassas Park Branch USPS - Manassas - 5.3 Miles
Centreville Main Office USPS - Centreville - 8.3 Miles
Sully Station Branch USPS - Centreville - 9.4 Miles
Warrenton Post Office - Warrenton - 11.2 Miles
Oakhill Post Office - Herndon - 12.9 Miles
Fairfax Main Office USPS - Fairfax - 13.1 Miles
Bealeton Post Office - Bealeton - 13.6 Miles
Burke Post Office - Burke - 13.7 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Bristow
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 - 25.8 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 133.4 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 202.7 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 231.2 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 256.1 Miles
Bristow, Virginia Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Bristow 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 Bristow 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 Bristow will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Bristow, there is one less than 100 miles from Bristow.
* 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 Bristow
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 Bristow 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 Bristow 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 Bristow
Residents of the following cities that are close to Bristow can consider using the passport office services in Bristow for their passport application sealing needs.
Nokesville Virginia, Gainesville Virginia, Haymarket Virginia, Clifton Virginia, Centreville Virginia, Chantilly Virginia, Dale City Virginia, Burke Virginia, Occoquan Virginia, Aldie Virginia, Dumfries Virginia, Woodbridge Virginia, Lorton Virginia, Herndon Virginia, Middleburg Virginia, Vienna Virginia, Reston Virginia, Sterling Virginia, Springfield Virginia, Annandale Virginia
Passport Expediting in Bristow, Virginia
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Bristow. 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 Bristow, Virginia
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Bristow simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Bristow contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:
Getting a passport is pretty much the process same wherever you are, with most new passport applicants, the journey will start by going to a local acceptance agent; there is only one passport office in Bristow.
The basic process: fill out the DS-11 New Passport Application, take it with your proof of identity, passport photos, and passport fees to the only passport office in Bristow 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 Bristow, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks).
While not down the street, the closest option for a passport-issuing facility is the Washington Passport Agency, it's not too far from Bristow and if you can provide proof of travel within the next seventy-two hours, you can make an appointment there and get a passport.
If you have trouble getting an appointment at the Washington Passport Agency, there are additional regional offices that are farther but may be options for you, see regional passport offices near Bristow.
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 Bristow
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 Bristow.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #794 - Bristow - (0.4 mi)Photo Center
10250 Bristow Center Drive
Bristow VA 20136
(703) 369-1739
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Center at Innovation (Bristow / Manassas) - (1 mi)
Center at Innovation - (Between PetSmart and T.J. Maxx)
9994 Sowder Village Square
Manassas VA 20109
(703) 367-7200
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #12167 - Bristow - (1.6 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Linton Hall & Devlin
9150 Devlin Rd
Bristow VA 20136
(703) 369-2049
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Manassas Supercenter - (3.1 mi)
Photo Center
8386 Sudley Rd
Manassas VA 20109
703-330-9234
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Costco Store #225 - Manassas - (3.3 mi)
Photo Center
10701 Sudley Manor Dr
Manassas VA 20109
(703) 368-7579
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99CVS #1393 - Manassas - (3.4 mi)
Photo Center
8041 Sudley Road
Manassas VA 20109
(703) 368-9246
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #11234 - Manassas - (3.5 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Sudley & Sudley Manor
10671 Sudley Manor Dr
Manassas VA 20109
(703) 257-2894
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Canterbury Village Shopping Center - (3.8 mi)
Canterbury Village Shopping Center
8665 Sudley Rd
Manassas VA 20110
(703) 330-2951
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #10822 - Gainesville - (4 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Shopping Center & Wellington
4985 Wellington Rd
Gainesville VA 20155
(703) 753-2683
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #13989 - Manassas - (4 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Dumfries & Grant
10213 Dumfries Rd
Manassas VA 20110
(703) 330-4574
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99