Passport Services

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 the City Clerk's Office 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 - 6th floor at City Hall
Treasurer's Deep Creek satellite office
located at 824 Old George Washington Highway North
Treasurer's South Norfolk satellite office
located at 1205 20th Street
Treasurer's Western Branch satellite office
located at 2808 Taylor Road

NOTICE: These offices will assist with all passport needs, EXCEPT photos.

Hours of Operation

City Clerk's Office

EFFECTIVE April 2, 2012 - NEW HOURS

Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (Walk-In)
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. By appointment Only

Friday
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. By appointment Only

Tuesday
No Processing of applications

Treasurer's Office

South Norfolk, Deep Creek, and Western Branch Locations

Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Hours are subject to change without notice

NOTICE: Passport applications will not be processed at South Norfolk, Deep Creek or Western Branch on City of Chesapeake tax due dates. The dates are as follows: June 5, Sept 30, Dec 31, and Mar 31. Any due date that falls on a weekend or City holiday is due the next business day.

U.S. Passport BOOK for First Time Applicants and Minors

	Passport Fee Payable to Dept of State	Acceptance Fee Payable to Acceptance Facility	Total First-Time Applicant Fee
Adults (age 16 and over)	$110	$25	$135
Minors (under age 16)	$80	$25	$105

U.S. Passport CARD for First Time Applicants and Minors

	Passport Fee Payable to Dept of State	Acceptance Fee Payable to Acceptance Facility	Total First-Time Applicant Fee
Adults (age 16 and over)	$30	$25	$55
Minors (under age 16)	$15	$25	$40

Other Service Fees

Additional Visa Pages	$82
File Search Fee	$150
Expedite Processing	$60

Note: The Passport fees for adults eligible to apply by mail using form DS-82, "Application for a U.S. Passport by Mail", are $110 for the passport book and $30 for the passport card. Debit or Credit cards are not accepted for payment of fees. Two (2) checks or money orders are needed - (1) made payable to the City of Chesapeake for Acceptance Fees, and (1) made payable to the U. S. Department of State for all necessary Passport fees.

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.

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.

Renewal of a Passport

A passport can be renewed 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 to accompany the application and processing fee for agency (two checks or money orders - debit or credit cards are not accepted)

(Please do not sign passport applications prior to bringing them in for processing)

Processing Time

The normal processing time for a passport is four to six (4-6) weeks.
If the passport is needed sooner, an expedited fee of $60, and $28.87 ( $12.72 will be added to the U. S. Department of State fees and a separate payment of $19.80 to the U. S. Postmaster) for overnight mailing services to and from the Passport Agency will be applied to the reference fees. Expedited applications are usually processed within 2-3 weeks of applying.