Fairfax, Virginia Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Fairfax, VA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Fairfax, Virginia there are (2) passport office locations (acceptance agents). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Fairfax 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 2 passport offices in Fairfax, there are (187) 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 Fairfax, Virginia and Expedited Passport service options for Fairfax.
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 Fairfax Virginia
Showing 2 passport offices in Fairfax:
Fairfax Main Office USPS |
10660 Page Ave
Fairfax, VA 22030
Turnpike Branch Post Office |
3601 Pickett Rd
Fairfax, VA 22031
Other passport offices near Fairfax Virginia
Oakton Branch Post Office - Oakton - 2.8 MilesCentreville Main Office USPS - Centreville - 4.2 Miles
Burke Post Office - Burke - 4.3 Miles
Sully Station Branch USPS - Centreville - 5.2 Miles
Vienna Main Office USPS - Vienna - 5.2 Miles
Merrifield Post Office - Merrifield - 5.6 Miles
Oakhill Post Office - Herndon - 6 Miles
West Springfield Branch USPS - Springfield - 6.1 Miles
Manassas Park Branch USPS - Manassas - 6.2 Miles
Reston Branch USPS - Reston - 6.6 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Fairfax
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 - 14.5 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 121.9 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 191.2 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 219.7 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 252.7 Miles
Fairfax, Virginia Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Fairfax 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 Fairfax 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 Fairfax will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Fairfax, there is one less than 100 miles from Fairfax.
* 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 Fairfax
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 Fairfax 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 Fairfax 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 Fairfax
Residents of the following cities that are close to Fairfax can consider using the passport office services in Fairfax for their passport application sealing needs.
Centreville Virginia, Clifton Virginia, Burke Virginia, Chantilly Virginia, Vienna Virginia, Annandale Virginia, Tysons Corner Virginia, Jefferson Virginia, Reston Virginia, Springfield Virginia, Herndon Virginia, Lorton Virginia, McLean Virginia, Franconia Virginia, Great Falls Virginia, Occoquan Virginia, Baileys Crossroads Virginia, Sterling Virginia, Langley Virginia, Woodbridge Virginia
Passport Expediting in Fairfax, Virginia
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Fairfax. 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 Fairfax, Virginia
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Fairfax simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Fairfax 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 Fairfax, 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 2 passport offices in Fairfax.
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 Fairfax 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 Fairfax, 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 Fairfax residents, there is a regional passport facility only 14.5 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 Fairfax 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 Fairfax
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 Fairfax.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walmart Fairfax Supercenter - (0.9 mi)Photo Center
11181 Lee Hwy
Fairfax VA 22030
703-995-5067
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #2453 - Fairfax - (1.3 mi)
Photo Center
11003 Lee Highway
Fairfax VA 22030
(571) 432-5801
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Costco Store #204 - Fairfax - (1.4 mi)
Photo Center
4725 W Ox Rd
Fairfax VA 22030
(703) 332-3200
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99UPS Store - George Mason University - (1.8 mi)
Merten Hall Near Einstein's And Panda Express
4441 George Mason Blvd
Fairfax VA 22030
(703) 865-5544
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - Fair Lakes - (2 mi)
East Market At Fair Lakes, Next To Kohls & Dick's Sporting Goods And Near Whole Foods
12587 Fair Lakes Circle
Fairfax VA 22033
(703) 818-0977
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #10712 - Fairfax - (2 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Old Lee Highway & Main
10320 Main St
Fairfax VA 22030
(703) 591-1025
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Old Town Fairfax - (2 mi)
Old Lee Highway & Main St - Next To Starbucks And Tj Maxx
10332 Main St
Fairfax VA 22030
(703) 385-7581
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #1371 - Fairfax - (2 mi)
Photo Center
10390 Willard Way
Fairfax VA 22030
(703) 591-0060
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #5467 - Fairfax - (2.4 mi)
Photo Center
12734 Shoppes Lane
Fairfax VA 22033
(703) 322-9557
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #1378 - Burke - (2.5 mi)
Photo Center
5711 Burke Center Parkway
Burke VA 22015
(703) 425-9030
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99