Passport Services

The City of Chesapeake City Clerk's Office processes passport applications for those who need to apply for a new passport. Processing locations, times 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 757-382-6151.

Additional information about traveling and passports can be obtained from the U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Consular Affairs

Passport Agency for the City of Chesapeake

City Clerk's Office, 306 Cedar Road

Scheduled appointments only. Please call 757-382-6151 to schedule an appointment.

Passport Services Hours of Operation

All services are by appointment only.

Mondays: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Thursdays: 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Please note: Passport applications will be processed on the first floor of the City Hall Building near the City Council Chamber.

Fees

Please note the difference between the Passport Book and the Passport Card.

U.S. Passport Book for First-Time Applicants and Minors

Age	Passport Fee Payable to Department of State	Acceptance Fee Payable to Acceptance Facility	Total First-Time Applicant Fee
Adults (age 16 and over)	$130	$35	$165
Minors (under age 16)	$100	$35	$135

U.S. Passport Card for First-Time Applicants and Minors

Age	Passport Fee Payable to Department of State	Acceptance Fee Payable to Acceptance Facility	Total First-Time Applicant Fee
Adults (age 16 and over)	$30	$35	$65
Minors (under age 16)	$15	$35	$50

Other Service Fees

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.

Requirements for Obtaining Documents

Proof of Citizenship

U.S. birth certificate that meets the following requirements: issued by the city, county, or state of birth; lists applicant's full name, date of birth, and place of birth; lists parent(s)' full names; has the signature of the city, county, or state registrar; has the date filed with the registrar's office (must be within one year of birth); has the seal of the issuing authority.

Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth; Certificate of Naturalization; or Certificate of Citizenship.

OR
Previous full validity, undamaged U.S. passport (expired passports are accepted). Full validity means the passport is/was valid for 10 years for adults and 5 years for children under 16.

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 the U.S. Bureau of Consular Affairs

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 the U.S. Bureau of Consular Affairs

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 2"x2" color 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 - 10 to 13 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 - 7 to 9 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).