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Passport Application Information

U.S. Department of State website:
(http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html)

First Time Passport Applications (6 - 8 weeks)

Fill out Form DS-11 (orange application) if:

• you've never had a passport before
• you lost you previous passport
• you do not meet all requirements necessary to use the purple (DS-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, or military ID)
• two checks or money orders for a total cost of $100

Apply in person to:

• U.S. Post Office, 600 Church Street, Norfolk, VA 23501 757-629-2249 (Monday - Friday, 9am-4pm)
• U.S. Post Office, 38th & Colley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23508
  or other issuing post office in your area

Passport Renewal Applications (6 - 8 weeks)

Form DS-82 (purple application) applies only if:

• previous passport was issued within the last 15 years
• previous passport is not damaged
• still have the same name as in passport
• you were at least 16 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 $75 fee (payable to Passport Services)

Send all required documents to:
National Passport Center
Post Office Box 371971
Pittsburgh, PA 15250
1-877-487-2778

Rush Passport 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 U.S. Post Office, 600 Church Street, Norfolk, VA 23501
(office hours 9am-4pm; Phone: 757-629-2249) or other issuing post office in your area

Same Day Passport Service (Washington, DC)

Schedule appointments 24 hours a day by calling 1-877-487-2778

Department of State/ Passport Services, 1111 19th Street NW Street 1st floor (sidewalk level; Corner 19th & L), Washington, DC

Need proof of departure date and will travel within 14 days.

Certified Birth Certificates

If you were born in Virginia:

• Write to:
  Vital Records and Health Statistics of Virginia
  1601 Willow Lawn Drive
  Suite 275
  Richmond, VA 23220
• 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.va.us

Information needed: 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 ($48). Credit cards accepted; allow 3-5 days

Call 877-572-6333; www.vitalcheck.com