Passport Services

The City of Chesapeake processes passport applications for those who need to apply for a new passport. Processing locations, times as well as well as application information can be found on this page.

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 757-382-6110.

*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 council chamber)

City Clerk Hours of Operation

PLEASE NOTE: Passport applications will be processed on the first floor of the City Hall building near the council chambers.

NEW HOURS 

Monday & Tuesday
9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
By Appointment Only

Wednesday
9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 
Walk-ins Welcome

Thursday
9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
By appointment Only

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 cards are accepted for payment of $35 acceptance fee ONLY. 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.
• 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

• 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.

Optional Fees

• Expedite Fee - $60 per application, in addition to application fee; applications are processed within two to three (2-3) weeks.
• One to Two (1-2) Day Return Delivery available for a service fee of $16.48.