Passport expired before your cruise or family trip? Need an emergency passport fast? We help Chesapeake and South Hampton Roads travelers — from Great Bridge to Greenbrier, Western Branch to Deep Creek — get their expedited passports as quickly as 24 hours. A+ BBB rated. No office visit required.
Start My PassportProcessing Times
3 Ways to Get a U.S. Passport
Option 1
Registered Courier
Urgent
2–9 Days
Standard
3–5 Weeks
The U.S. Department of State created the registered courier program to give travelers another option. For urgent travel, registered couriers have daily submission availability that can deliver passports in as little as 2–9 days. For travelers with more time, a 3–5 week service provides personalized support throughout the entire process.
Option 2
Post Office / Mail-In
1–2 Months
The DIY route is the option most travelers know. Apply at a local acceptance facility or renew by mail or online when eligible. It's often the lowest-cost option and works well if you have plenty of time before your trip. If an issue is discovered after submission, you'll be notified by USPS and your application will be placed on hold until the problem is resolved by mail. Not recommended within 30 days of departure.
Option 3
Regional Agency
24 Hours
Emergency-only in-person visits at a U.S. Department of State Passport Agency. Requires a confirmed NPIC appointment and documented urgent travel with proof. Applicants should expect to spend most of the day at the agency and may be instructed to return the following business day to pick up their passport.
Business Days
Weeks
Months
Hours*
The Washington Passport Agency is the nearest passport agency — Located in downtown Washington, DC — approximately 200 miles from Chesapeake via I-64 and I-95. You must secure an NPIC appointment in advance — no walk-ins permitted. Be prepared: the drive, parking, wait time, and possibly being told to return the next day to pick up your passport can turn a one-day trip into two.
*Processing speed depends on eligibility and documentation. Not all applicants qualify for Regional Agency Processing.
Our Services
Whether you need a renewal, a first-time passport, or an emergency replacement — Fast Passport Center handles it with reserved courier submission availability.
International flight in 24–72 hours? Our emergency courier service submits directly via reserved agency slots — as fast as 24 hours. For urgent, last-minute travel that cannot wait.
Already hold a U.S. passport? We help residents renew fast — no agency visit required for most renewals. Perfect for professionals, families, and retirees preparing for international travel.
First-time applicants require an in-person acceptance clerk visit. We guide you through every step with clear instructions for the nearest acceptance location.
Replacements require additional forms. We guide you through DS-64 and everything needed to avoid costly mistakes — so your international connection or overseas trip is not derailed.
Minors require parental participation and an in-person acceptance step. We provide clear instructions and checklists so your family vacation or trip abroad stays on schedule.
After marriage, divorce, or a legal name change — we assist with corrected passports so your travel documents match your reservations. Common for professionals after name changes.
Need a second passport for frequent international travel? Ideal for corporate executives, tech workers, and consultants who travel internationally while their primary passport is in visa processing.
Replacing a significantly damaged passport is faster than you think. We guide you through the process so your international itinerary or corporate travel stays on track.
The passport card is a wallet-size travel document for land and sea crossings to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. We expedite passport card applications with the same courier service as book passports.
Service Area
Fast Passport Center — Serving Chesapeake Area
Serving all of Chesapeake and the South Hampton Roads region including Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Hampton, and Newport News
Serving all of Chesapeake and the South Hampton Roads region including Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Hampton, and Newport News
Courier pickup available throughout the Chesapeake area
Local Office — By Appointment Only
1629 K St NW #300, Washington, DC 20006
Visit us by appointment, or choose courier pickup and drop-off for added convenience.
Fast Passport Center serves Chesapeake remotely via secure courier. We do not have a walk-in office in Chesapeake — our registered couriers hand-deliver your documents directly to U.S. Department of State processing facilities. This is how we achieve 24–48 hour turnaround for South Hampton Roads travelers.
Start My Passport24–48 Hour Processing
Emergency courier submission for urgent Chesapeake departures and family trips
Registered Courier
U.S. Department of State approved passport expediting
Dedicated Agent
A real person assigned to your case from start to finish
South Hampton Roads
Serving Chesapeake, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and all Hampton Roads
We serve all Chesapeake neighborhoods and the surrounding Hampton Roads region including Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Hampton, Newport News, Williamsburg, and extending to Richmond, Charlottesville, and Fredericksburg. If you are anywhere in the South Hampton Roads metropolitan area, we have you covered.
Nearby Cities We Serve
Why Travelers Choose Fast Passport Center
Reviews
Chesapeake and South Hampton Roads travelers trust us when their cruise, vacation, or business trip is days away. Here is what some of them have to say.
“Booked a Caribbean cruise for our anniversary and realized my passport expired two weeks before sailing. Fast Passport Center had it renewed in 3 days. I dropped my documents at the Chesapeake UPS Store and it was seamless. Highly recommend for anyone in the Greenbrier area.”
Michelle K.
Greenbrier, Chesapeake, VA
“First passport for my daughter before our family trip to Europe. Fast Passport Center walked us through the parental consent process and had everything ready in 5 days. The dedicated agent made sure we had every document perfect before submission.”
David H.
Western Branch, Chesapeake, VA
“Lost my passport the week before a business trip to London. Fast Passport Center had a replacement in my hands in 30 hours. I never even had to leave Chesapeake. Incredible service for the South Hampton Roads area.”
Lisa M.
Great Bridge, Chesapeake, VA
Passport Acceptance Clerks
First-time applicants — and most applicants who are not eligible for a standard mail-in renewal or a second passport — must apply in person at a passport acceptance clerk, and all locations require an appointment. This is the self-service option, typically chosen by those on a tighter budget who have at least 1–2+ months before travel and don't mind the slower, standard processing times.
If you want to use a registered U.S. Department of State courier to receive your passport in as little as 3 days, you must sign up with Fast Passport Center before going to the clerk. Once you apply at the clerk, your documents are sent through the standard route, and we cannot intervene or upgrade it to an expedited courier service afterward.
Primary Chesapeake facility. Full passport services with appointment. Serves Greenbrier and central Chesapeake.
Major downtown Norfolk facility. High volume — appointments strongly recommended.
Major Hampton Roads facility. Full passport services with appointment.
Serves Portsmouth and western Hampton Roads. Full passport services with appointment.
Serves Suffolk and western South Hampton Roads. Call ahead for appointment.
Serves Hampton, Langley AFB, and northern Peninsula area. Call for appointment availability.
Last chance — sign up now, before your clerk visit
If you need your passport fast, sign up with Fast Passport Center before you walk into that clerk appointment. Once your documents go through the standard route, they're gone — there's no pulling them back, no upgrading, no saving you after the fact. Don't wait and hope it works out.
Emergency Passports
If you need your passport within two weeks, the Washington Passport Agency is your only do-it-yourself option — Located in downtown Washington, DC — approximately 200 miles from Chesapeake via I-64 and I-95. Getting an appointment there is rarely straightforward. Fast Passport Center gives you a faster, simpler path without the uncertainty.
Regional passport agency appointments are routinely booked 2–4 weeks out — and walk-ins are never accepted. If you searched for an appointment and came up empty, Fast Passport Center's registered courier channel is your fastest next step. No appointment. No waiting in line at the federal building. Processing as fast as 2–3 business days.
Get StartedWashington Passport Agency — 600 19th Street NW, Washington, DC 20006 — Located in downtown Washington, DC — approximately 200 miles from Chesapeake via I-64 and I-95
Avoid Delays
Chesapeake travelers often face long drives to the nearest regional passport agency. Here are the most common mistakes that cause delays.
Chesapeake photo shops often use generic sizes. Passport photos must be exactly 2×2 inches with a white or off-white background.
Missing signatures or using the wrong form type are the #1 reasons for rejection at Hampton Roads acceptance facilities.
Fees change frequently. Many Chesapeake applicants show up with incorrect payment and have to reschedule their appointment.
Without flight confirmation or travel itinerary, the Washington DC regional agency will turn you away for emergency appointments.
For minors, both parents must appear or submit notarized consent. This trips up many Chesapeake families at the clerk.
Chesapeake travelers often assume standard processing will be fine. It takes 8–11 weeks. Start expedited at least 3 weeks before travel.
We check everything for you.
Fast Passport Center reviews your documents before submission — so you don't have to worry about these mistakes causing a delay.
Simple Process
Most Chesapeake travelers complete everything online and ship documents overnight. No need to drive to Washington, DC or wait in line at the regional agency.
Complete your application on our secure website in under 10 minutes.
We send you a prepaid overnight label. Drop your documents at any UPS location in Chesapeake.
Our team checks every document for accuracy before hand-delivering to the State Department.
Your passport is processed at a U.S. Department of State facility using our registered courier slots.
We overnight your new passport back to your Chesapeake address — trackable every step of the way.
Most Chesapeake travelers start online and ship documents overnight — no office visit required for most services.
Questions?
Have questions about expedited passports in Chesapeake? Here are the most common ones we hear from South Hampton Roads travelers.
Yes. Fast Passport Center provides emergency passport services in Chesapeake for travelers with urgent international flights and cruise departures. Our registered couriers hand-deliver your documents directly to U.S. Department of State facilities, achieving 24–48 hour turnaround — without the 3.5 hour drive to Washington, DC.
Still have questions? Our team is here to help.
Call 877-253-0084Local Resources
Getting your passport ready involves more than just the application. Here are local resources to help you gather everything you need.
Passport Photos
Passport Photo Locations in Chesapeake
Your passport application requires two identical 2"×2" passport photos taken within the last 6 months. Popular passport photo locations in Chesapeake include:
Tip: Wear a plain white or off-white top, no glasses, neutral expression. Photos must meet strict U.S. State Department specifications — ask the technician to confirm compliance before you leave.
Vital Records
Birth, Death, Marriage & Divorce Records — Chesapeake
If you need a certified copy of your birth certificate for a passport application, a marriage certificate for a name change, or a divorce decree to support your passport correction, here are the official sources for vital records for Chesapeake residents. Most records can be ordered online for delivery within 5–10 business days.
Birth & Death Certificates — Virginia Dept of Health Vital Records
Get RecordsMarriage Licenses — Chesapeake Circuit Court Clerk
Get RecordsDivorce Records — Chesapeake Circuit Court Clerk
Get RecordsVitalChek — Order Vital Records Online
Get RecordsDon't see your county? If the record you need was issued outside the area, visit VitalChek.com — the official online service for ordering vital records nationwide across all U.S. states and counties.
Driver's License & State ID
DMV Services Near Chesapeake
A valid government-issued photo ID is required for your passport application. If you need a new or renewed driver's license or REAL ID, here are the DMV service locations near Chesapeake.
Virginia DMV — Chesapeake
803 Corridor Ct, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Mon–Fri: 8AM–5PM
Driver's license and REAL ID services. Appointment recommended.
Virginia DMV — Virginia Beach
1712 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Mon–Fri: 8AM–5PM
REAL ID and passport-related ID services. Appointment strongly recommended.
Virginia DMV — Norfolk
850 Widgeon Rd, Norfolk, VA 23513
Mon–Fri: 8AM–5PM
Serves Norfolk and eastern Chesapeake residents. REAL ID available.
Virginia DMV — Hampton
8109 Roanoke Ave, Hampton, VA 23661
Mon–Fri: 8AM–5PM
Serves Hampton, Newport News, and Peninsula area. REAL ID available.
Appointment recommended — walk-in wait times can be long. Book your slot online before visiting.
Airports
Airports Serving Chesapeake Travelers
Chesapeake travelers use nearby airports for domestic and international travel. If your trip is coming up fast, make sure your passport is in hand well before your departure date.
Norfolk International Airport
2200 Norview Ave, Norfolk, VA 23518
The primary airport for Hampton Roads. Direct flights to major domestic destinations and international connections. Serves Chesapeake, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and the entire Hampton Roads region.
ORF AirportRichmond International Airport
1 Richard E Byrd Terminal Dr, Richmond, VA 23250
Alternative airport for domestic flights. Accessible via I-64.
RIC AirportReagan National Airport
2401 Smith Ave, Arlington, VA 22202
Major international hub for long-haul flights to Europe and Asia. Accessible via I-64 and I-95.
DCA AirportPassport required for all international flights. If your departure is within two weeks, standard processing won't make it in time — expedited processing through Fast Passport Center is your most reliable option.
Service Network
Fast Passport Center provides emergency passport and expedited passport processing in Virginia. We also serve travelers in nearby states including North Carolina, Maryland, Kentucky and Washington DC. Click a state below for local acceptance facilities, processing times, and fast passport options.
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