Falls Church, Virginia Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Falls Church, VA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Falls Church, 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 Falls Church 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 Falls Church, 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 Falls Church, Virginia and Expedited Passport service options for Falls Church.
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 Falls Church Virginia
Showing 2 passport offices in Falls Church:
Falls Church Finance Unit |
800 W Broad St, #100
Falls Church, VA 22046
Baileys Crossroads USPS |
6021 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22041
Other passport offices near Falls Church Virginia
Preston King Post Office - Arlington - 1.8 MilesMerrifield Post Office - Merrifield - 2.7 Miles
Annandale Post Office - Annandale - 3.3 Miles
West McLean Branch USPS - McLean - 3.7 Miles
Arlington Main Post Office - Arlington - 3.9 Miles
Vienna Main Office USPS - Vienna - 4.2 Miles
South Station USPS - Arlington - 4.4 Miles
Turnpike Branch Post Office - Fairfax - 4.8 Miles
USPS Georgetown Post Office - Washington D.C. - 5.6 Miles
USPS Friendship Post Office - Washington - 5.8 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Falls Church
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 - 6.4 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 113.8 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 183.2 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 211.8 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 252.1 Miles
Falls Church, Virginia Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Falls Church 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 Falls Church 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 Falls Church will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Falls Church, there is one less than 100 miles from Falls Church.
* 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 Falls Church
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 Falls Church 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 Falls Church 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 Falls Church
Residents of the following cities that are close to Falls Church can consider using the passport office services in Falls Church for their passport application sealing needs.
Jefferson Virginia, McLean Virginia, Tysons Corner Virginia, Baileys Crossroads Virginia, Annandale Virginia, Langley Virginia, Vienna Virginia, Glen Echo Maryland, Foggy Bottom Washington, D.C., Springfield Virginia, Somerset Maryland, Franconia Virginia, Adams Morgan Washington, D.C., Bethesda Maryland, Burke Virginia, Huntington Virginia, Southwest Washington, D.C., Potomac Maryland, Great Falls Virginia, Chevy Chase Maryland
Passport Expediting in Falls Church, Virginia
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Falls Church. 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 Falls Church, Virginia
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Falls Church simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Falls Church 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 Falls Church, 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 Falls Church.
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 Falls Church 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 Falls Church, 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 Falls Church residents, there is a regional passport facility only 6.4 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 Falls Church 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 Falls Church
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 Falls Church.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
UPS Store - West End Shopping Plaza - (0.4 mi)Corner Of W Broad & S West Streets, Under Wo&D Trail Bridge
1069 W Broad St
Falls Church VA 22046
(703) 536-1000
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #1905 - Falls Church - (0.4 mi)
Photo Center
134 West Broad Street
Falls Church VA 22046
(703) 538-4835
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #1400 - Falls Church - (0.6 mi)
Photo Center
1150 West Broad Street
Falls Church VA 22046
(703) 534-4500
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #15444 - Falls Church - (1.1 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Annandale & Arlington (U.S. 50)
6715A Arlington Blvd
Falls Church VA 22042
(703) 852-1312
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #2317 - Falls Church - (1.1 mi)
Photo Center
6637 Arlington Boulevard
Falls Church VA 22042
(703) 538-6926
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #1372 - Arlington - (1.4 mi)
Photo Center
6404 Williamsburg Boulevard
Arlington VA 22207
(703) 532-4121
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Falls Church - (1.6 mi)
7 Corners Shpg Ctr, Leesburg Pike Entrance By Jo-Ann Fabrics
6312 Seven Corners Center
Falls Church VA 22044
(703) 533-9474
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #1388 - Falls Church - (1.8 mi)
Photo Center
6164 Arlington Boulevard
Falls Church VA 22044
(703) 533-0636
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #1835 - Arlington - (2 mi)
Photo Center
5402 Lee Highway Lee Harrison Shopping Center
Arlington VA 22207
(703) 237-5373
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Yorktowne Shopping Center - (2.5 mi)
Gallows Rd & Route 50 - Grevey's Restaurant
8116 Arlington Blvd
Falls Church VA 22042
(703) 846-9656
Price: Cost varies by location