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Gainesville, Virginia Passport Office Information


How to get a passport in Gainesville, VA: Passport Offices & Application Process

Gainesville Post Office
14689 Lee Hwy
Gainesville VA, 20155

In Gainesville, 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 Gainesville 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 Gainesville, 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 Gainesville, Virginia and Expedited Passport service options for Gainesville.

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 Gainesville Virginia

Showing the single passport office in Gainesville:

Gainesville Post Office

14689 Lee Hwy
Gainesville, VA 20155

 

Other passport offices near Gainesville Virginia

USPS Bristow Main Office - Bristow - 7.5 Miles
Manassas Main Office USPS - Manassas - 7.5 Miles
Manassas Park Branch USPS - Manassas - 8.1 Miles
Sully Station Branch USPS - Centreville - 9 Miles
Centreville Main Office USPS - Centreville - 9.1 Miles
Warrenton Post Office - Warrenton - 9.9 Miles
Middleburg Post Office - Middleburg - 10.5 Miles
Marshall Post Office - Marshall - 11.1 Miles
Oakhill Post Office - Herndon - 11.9 Miles
Ashburn Post Office - Ashburn - 14.4 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Gainesville

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 - 27.7 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 133.8 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 202.6 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 231 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 250.9 Miles



Gainesville, Virginia Passport Forms & Application Guides

Getting a passport in Gainesville 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 Gainesville 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 Gainesville will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Gainesville, there is one less than 100 miles from Gainesville.
* To renew your passport, you do NOT need to visit a passport office.

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Gainesville

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 Gainesville 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 Gainesville 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 Gainesville

Residents of the following cities that are close to Gainesville can consider using the passport office services in Gainesville for their passport application sealing needs.

Haymarket Virginia, Gainesville Virginia, Nokesville Virginia, Centreville Virginia, Aldie Virginia, Chantilly Virginia, Middleburg Virginia, Clifton Virginia, Saint Louis Virginia, Herndon Virginia, Sterling Virginia, Ashburn Virginia, Reston Virginia, Dulles Town Center Virginia, Burke Virginia, Vienna Virginia, Dale City Virginia, Lincoln Virginia, Occoquan Virginia, Hamilton Virginia

Passport Expediting in Gainesville, Virginia

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Gainesville. 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).

Read more about 3rd Party Passport Expediting


Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Gainesville, Virginia

We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Gainesville simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Gainesville contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:

What is the application process of getting a passport in Gainesville?

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 Gainesville.
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 Gainesville to witness your signature and seal the documents. Wait 10-12 weeks.
For complete in-depth details see: New Passport Application Guide

How fast can I get a passport in Gainesville?

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 Gainesville, 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 Gainesville 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 Gainesville.

How much does a passport cost in Gainesville?

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 Gainesville

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 Gainesville.

It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.

CVS #8966 - Haymarket - (0.7 mi)
Photo Center
15250 Washington Street
Haymarket VA 20169
(703) 753-1032
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walmart Haymarket Supercenter - (0.8 mi)
Photo Center
6530 Trading Sq
Haymarket VA 20169
703-468-2464
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
CVS #5928 - Gainesville - (1.2 mi)
Photo Center
14380 Mcgraw's Corner Drive
Gainesville VA 20155
(703) 753-3051
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Virginia Gateway Center - (1.4 mi)
Virginia Gateway Center Across From Target, Next To Starbucks
7371 Atlas Walk Way
Gainesville VA 20155
(571) 261-4980
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #10822 - Gainesville - (1.7 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Shopping Center & Wellington
4985 Wellington Rd
Gainesville VA 20155
(703) 753-2683
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Dominion Valley - (1.9 mi)
Dominion Valley, Next To The Giant Grocery Store
5501 Merchants View Square
Haymarket VA 20169
(571) 248-6448
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #12167 - Bristow - (4.1 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Linton Hall & Devlin
9150 Devlin Rd
Bristow VA 20136
(703) 369-2049
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Costco Store #225 - Manassas - (5.5 mi)
Photo Center
10701 Sudley Manor Dr
Manassas VA 20109
(703) 368-7579
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99
Walgreens #11234 - Manassas - (5.5 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Sudley & Sudley Manor
10671 Sudley Manor Dr
Manassas VA 20109
(703) 257-2894
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #1393 - Manassas - (5.9 mi)
Photo Center
8041 Sudley Road
Manassas VA 20109
(703) 368-9246
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99


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