Springfield, Virginia Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Springfield, VA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Springfield, 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 Springfield 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 Springfield, 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 Springfield, Virginia and Expedited Passport service options for Springfield.
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 Springfield Virginia
Showing 2 passport offices in Springfield:
West Springfield Branch USPS |
6200 Rolling Rd
Springfield, VA 22152
Springfield Main Office |
7051 Brookfield Plz
Springfield, VA 22150
Other passport offices near Springfield Virginia
Franconia Branch Post Office - Alexandria - 3 MilesAnnandale Post Office - Annandale - 3.5 Miles
Engleside Post Office - Alexandria - 4.3 Miles
Burke Post Office - Burke - 4.3 Miles
Baileys Crossroads USPS - Falls Church - 5.4 Miles
Lorton Post Office - Lorton - 6.1 Miles
Turnpike Branch Post Office - Fairfax - 6.2 Miles
Merrifield Post Office - Merrifield - 6.4 Miles
South Station USPS - Arlington - 6.8 Miles
Falls Church Finance Unit - Falls Church - 6.9 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Springfield
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 - 10 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 118 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 187.7 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 216.3 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 258.5 Miles
Springfield, Virginia Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Springfield 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 Springfield 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 Springfield will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Springfield, there is one less than 100 miles from Springfield.
* 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 Springfield
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 Springfield 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 Springfield 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 Springfield
Residents of the following cities that are close to Springfield can consider using the passport office services in Springfield for their passport application sealing needs.
Springfield Virginia, Franconia Virginia, Annandale Virginia, Fort Belvoir Virginia, Burke Virginia, Lorton Virginia, Mount Vernon Virginia, Baileys Crossroads Virginia, Huntington Virginia, Jefferson Virginia, Occoquan Virginia, Woodbridge Virginia, Fort Washington Maryland, Vienna Virginia, Tysons Corner Virginia, Clifton Virginia, Foggy Bottom Washington, D.C., McLean Virginia, Dale City Virginia, Southwest Washington, D.C.
Passport Expediting in Springfield, Virginia
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Springfield. 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 Springfield, Virginia
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Springfield simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Springfield 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 Springfield, 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 Springfield.
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 Springfield 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 Springfield, 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 Springfield residents, there is a regional passport facility only 10 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 Springfield 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 Springfield
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 Springfield.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #1398 - Springfield - (0.4 mi)Photo Center
6436 Springfield Plaza
Springfield VA 22150
(703) 451-1400
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Tower Center - (0.4 mi)
South Of Commerce St, Across From Holiday Inn Express
6412 Brandon Ave
Springfield VA 22150
(703) 569-8802
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #2374 - Alexandria - (1.7 mi)
Photo Center
6150 Franconia Road
Alexandria VA 22310
(703) 313-8729
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Costco Store #227 - Newington - (2.1 mi)
Photo Center
7373 Boston Blvd
Springfield VA 22153
(703) 912-1203
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99CVS #2278 - Alexandria - (2.1 mi)
Photo Center
6400 Landsdown Centre
Alexandria VA 22060
(703) 541-3561
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walmart Alexandria Store - (2.3 mi)
Photo Center
5885 Kingstowne Blvd
Alexandria VA 22315
703-924-8808
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #1387 - Springfield - (2.3 mi)
Photo Center
Cardinal Forest Plaza, 8330 Old Keene Mill Road
Springfield VA 22152
(703) 569-1220
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Bradlick Shopping Center - (2.4 mi)
Intersection Of Braddock Rd And Backlick Rd
6920-B Bradlick Shopping Center
Annandale VA 22003
(703) 256-5995
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - Kingstowne Shopping Center - (2.4 mi)
Located in the Kingstowne Shopping Center directly across from Giant next to Fiona's, Subway, and Mattress Firm
5810 Kingstowne Center Dr
Alexandria VA 22315
(703) 924-4201
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #12800 - Springfield - (2.4 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Rolling & Old Keene Mill
8414 Old Keene Mill Rd
Springfield VA 22152
(703) 913-6712
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99