Passports are obtained through the Passport Services Division of the Department of State. Through your local passport acceptance facility, usually at the Post Office, you can apply for a new passport, renew your old one, or do any of a number of things, including replacing a lost, stolen, or damaged passport, or adding new pages to your existing book. Take your court certified birth certificate, a passport application form, two passport photos, a photo ID and the applicable fees to your local passport acceptance facility. They will process your application and forward it to a passport agency. If you need emergency assistance processing a passport application, please contact my Dallas District Office to coordinate the steps you need to take to ensure the prompt processing of your application.
Dallas District Office
Passport FeesFor persons 16 years of age and over, the passport fee is $110.00, and the passport execution fee is $25.00. For those individuals 15 years of age and younger, the passport fee is $80.00, and the passport execution fee is $25.00. The passport renewal fee is $110.00. Passports in a HurryCurrent processing time is 4-6 weeks for routine processing. For a $60.00 fee (in addition to the original passport fee)--plus the cost of 2-way overnight mail for each application--you can expedite the process and receive your passport in about 2 weeks. My office is here to help!The New Passport Card
The Passport Card will be used only for land and sea travel between the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean. It is a less expensive, smaller alternative for those who travel to these destinations. It is important to know that the Passport Card cannot be used for international air travel. Passport Cards can be applied for via the DS-11 or DS-82 forms (if eligible) and will be adjudicated to the same standards as passport books. Like passport books, the Passport Card will be valid for 10 years for adults age 16 and above, and five years for those 15 and under. For additional information regarding the Passport Card, including fees, constituents should visit the Department of State website.Traveling Overseas
American Embassies and Consulate Generals
Visit usembassy.state.gov for additional information about U.S. Embassies and Consulates throughout the world.The City of Chesapeake processes passport applications for those who need to apply for a NEW passport. Processing locations, times, and application information can be found on this page.
Scheduled appointments only. Please call 757-382-6151 to schedule an appointment.
NOTICE: As of June 1, 2009, U. S. citizens must present a PASSPORT BOOK, PASSPORT CARD, or other travel documents approved by the U. S. Government to enter the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda at land borders and seas ports of entry.
For more information, contact Passport Services at 757-382-6151.
*Additional information about traveling and passports can be obtained from the National Bureau of Consular Affairs.
Passport Agencies for City of Chesapeake
- City Clerk's Office – 1st floor at City Hall (near the City Council Chamber)
City Clerk Hours of Operation
U.S. Passport BOOK for First Time Applicants and MinorsMonday - Thursday, By Appointment Only
9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE: Passport applications will be processed on the first floor of the City Hall Building near the City Council Chamber.
Adults (age 16 and over) | $130 | $35 | $165 |
Minors (under age 16) | $100 | $35 | $135 |
Adults (age 16 and over) | $30 | $35 | $65 |
Minors (under age 16) | $15 | $35 | $50 |
File Search Fee | $150 |
Expedite Processing | $60 |
Note: Passport fees for adults eligible to renew by mail using form DS-82, "Application for a U.S. Passport by Mail", are $130 for the passport book and $30 for the passport card.
Proof of Citizenship
- Government issued Birth Certificate (must include names of parents) or previous passport
Passport Application (DS-11)
- Application is primarily used if customer is applying for a passport for the first time and is not renewing a passport.
- Download/print applications from travel.state.gov »
Passports for Children (DS-11)
- All children must appear in person. Children 16 years and older will be required to sign their passport application.
- Children under 16 years of age require both parents or legal guardians signatures on a passport application or documentation of the absence of the second parent with a copy of their photo identification, front and back.
- Download/print applications from travel.state.gov »
Renewal of a Passport
- Renewal of a passport in most instances is achieved without the assistance of a passport agency. Form DS-82 needs to be filled out completely and sent to the address found on the application along with the required documentation. Passports can be renewed if they were issued less than 15 years ago, the same name appears on the passport, the most recent passport is attached, and the applicant was over 16 years old when the most recent passport was issued.
- Children's passports can not be renewed. A new application (DS-11) will have to be completed.
What to bring with you
- One (1) passport photo
- Evidence of citizenship (original birth certificate, previous passport or Naturalization Certificate)
- A form of photo identification (government issued ID)
- Payment for Application fee - check or money order payable to "U.S. Department of State"
- Payment for Processing fee - $35 per application check or money order payable to "City of Chesapeake, credit card or cash (exact change, please)
(Please do not sign passport applications prior to bringing them in for processing)
Processing Time
- Routine processing - 8-11 weeks (processing time begins the day an application is received at a passport agency or center, not the day you mail your application or apply for a passport at a local acceptance facility).
- Expedited processing - 5-7 weeks (processing time begins the day an application is received at a passport agency or center, not the day you mail your application or apply for a passport at a local acceptance facility).
How long does it take to get a passport in Virginia?
How much do passports cost in VA?
Applicant Age | *Passport Book Payable to the U.S. Department of State | *Passport Card Payable to the U.S. Department of State |
16 & older | $130 | $30 |
15 & younger | $100 | $15 |