Applying for a Passport

 

 Link to Department of State Passport Information

Fill out Form DSP-11 (tan application) if:
  • you’ve never had a passport before
  • you lost you previous passport
  • you do not meet all requirements necessary to use the pink (DSP-82) application.


In order to apply, you need:

  • a completed passport application
  • 2 official passport photos taken within the last 6 months
  • proof of U.S. citizenship (original or certified copy of your birth certificate, previous U.S. passport or naturalization papers.)
  • a picture ID (valid U.S. driver’s license, state ID, etc.)
  • a check or money order made out for the correct fee (payable to Passport Services), the cost is $85.


Apply in person to:

  • US Post Office, 600 Church Street, Norfolk, VA 23501 757-629-2249 (office hours 9am-4pm)
  • US Post Office, 38th & Colley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23508
  • or post office in your area
Renewal Applications (3-6 weeks, depending upon time of year)
Form DSP-82 (pink application) applies only if:
  • previous passport was issued within the last 12 years
  • you were at least 18 years old when it was issued
  • you are not applying for an Official, Diplomatic or No-fee passport


In order to apply, you need:

  • a completed passport application
  • 2 official passport photos taken within the last 6 months
  • proof of U.S. citizenship (original or certified copy of your birth certificate, previous U.S. passport or naturalization papers.)
  • a picture ID (valid U.S. driver’s license, state ID, etc.)
  • a check or money order made out for the $55 fee (payable to Passport Services)
     

Send all required documents to:
National Passport Center
Post Office Box 371971
Pittsburgh, PA 15250

1-900-225-5674 or 1-888-362-8668 (charge for calls)

Rush Applications
Eligibility:
  • you are leaving the U.S. within 14 days and you do not need a visa
  • you need a visa and you are leaving the U.S. within 3-4 weeks


Expedite fee: $60 + overnight fees of $22 in addition to the regular cost of the passport

Documents needed:

  • all application materials (see above)
  • proof of departure date (copy of plane ticket, letter/invoice from Travel agency, etc...)
  • payment for rush order


Bring all materials to US Post Office, 600 Church Street, Norfolk, VA 23501 757-629-2249 (office hours 9am-4pm)

Same Day Passport Service (Washington, DC)
Scheduled appointments only: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Department of State/ Passport Services, 1111 19th Street NW Street Room # 350 (Corner 19th & L), Washington, DC
Phone Recording 202-647-0518. Need proof of departure date and will travel within 14 days.
Certified Birth Certificates
If you were born in Virginia:

To apply by mail, write to:

Vital Records and Health Statistics of Virginia
1601 Willow Lawn Drive
Suite 275
Richmond, VA 23320

Or call 804-662-6200 (office hours Monday-Friday: 8:00 am to 4:45 pm; Saturday: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, walk in only)

Web site: www.vdh.state.va.us

Information needed is: your full name, birthdate, place of birth and your mother’s maiden name.

Service fee: $12 (payable to State Health Department); personal check or money order, no cash
Vital Check (private rush service)
express service ($25 + $20.80) (credit cards accepted); allow 3-5 days; call 877-572-6333; www.vitalcheck.com