Newport News, Virginia Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Newport News, VA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Newport News, 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 Newport News 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 Newport News, 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 Newport News, Virginia and Expedited Passport service options for Newport News.
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 Newport News Virginia
Showing 2 passport offices in Newport News:
 | Patrick Henry Post Office |
685 Turnberry Blvd
Newport News, VA 23602
| Newport News Post Office |
101 25th St
Newport News, VA 23607
Other passport offices near Newport News Virginia
Hampton Main Post Office - Hampton - 2 MilesHampton Treasurers Office - Hampton - 4.2 Miles
Poquoson Public Library - Poquoson - 8.2 Miles
Ocean View Station - Norfolk - 8.3 Miles
Wright Station USPS - Norfolk - 8.4 Miles
Milan Post Office - Norfolk - 9 Miles
Chesapeake Treasurer's Office - Chesapeake - 9.3 Miles
Debree Station USPS - Norfolk - 9.6 Miles
Portsmouth Post Office - Portsmouth - 9.9 Miles
Lafayette Station USPS - Norfolk - 10.3 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Newport News
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 - 118.2 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 187.5 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 251.1 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 278.1 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 371.5 Miles
Newport News, Virginia Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Newport News 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 Newport News 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 Newport News will need to visit a passport office.
* Newport News isn't near a passport agency, you could try a passport service or arrange to travel to one of the regional offices.
* 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 Newport News
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 Newport News 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 Newport News 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 Newport News
Residents of the following cities that are close to Newport News can consider using the passport office services in Newport News for their passport application sealing needs.
Smithfield Virginia, Salem Virginia, Windsor Virginia, Jamestown Virginia, Cape Charles Virginia, Claremont Virginia, West Point Virginia, Urbanna Virginia, Kilmarnock Virginia, Murfreesboro North Carolina, Fort Lee Virginia, Severn North Carolina, Keller Virginia, Ahoskie North Carolina, Conway North Carolina, Melfa Virginia, Milwaukee North Carolina, Chester Virginia, Onancock Virginia, Tangier Virginia
Passport Expediting in Newport News, Virginia
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Newport News. 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 Newport News, Virginia
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Newport News simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Newport News 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 are 2 passport offices in Newport News.
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 Newport News 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 Newport News, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks). You are going to have to do a little bit of a road-trip, the nearest passport issuing facility is The Washington Passport Agency, it's not really close being that it's 118.2 miles from Newport News, but that's where you need to make an appointment. Another option for you may be to use a passport expediting service to go to a regional facility for you.
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 Newport News
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 Newport News.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walmart Newport News Supercenter - (2.3 mi)Photo Center
6111 Jefferson Ave
Newport News VA 23605
757-637-4216
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #5878 - Hampton - (2.6 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Big Bethel Road & Mercury Boulevard (U.S. 258)
3326 W Mercury Blvd
Hampton VA 23666
(757) 826-5522
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #5796 - Hampton - (3 mi)
Photo Center
2315 Mercury Boulevard
Hampton VA 23666
(757) 262-1227
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Hampton - (3.1 mi)
Todd Center Shopping Center
1706 Todds Lane
Hampton VA 23666
(757) 224-0969
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #5588 - Newport News - (3.3 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Jefferson Ave (Us 17) & Main St (Sh 152)
9976 Jefferson Ave
Newport News VA 23605
(757) 599-9626
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Hampton Supercenter - (3.8 mi)
Photo Center
1900 Cunningham Dr
Hampton VA 23666
757-826-7657
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #4617 - Hampton - (4 mi)
Southeast Corner Armistead & Mercury
919 W Mercury Blvd
Hampton VA 23666
(757) 827-2995
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #11572 - Hampton - (4.1 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Armistead Ave & Settlers Landing Rd
500 Settlers Landing Rd
Hampton VA 23669
(757) 723-7614
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #5911 - Hampton - (4.1 mi)
Photo Center
918 W. Mercury Blvd
Hampton VA 23666
(757) 262-2188
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Hampton - (4.5 mi)
Big Bethel Rd - In Same Shopping Center As Amc 24 Theatres
26 Towne Centre Way
Hampton VA 23666
(757) 838-9365
Price: Cost varies by location