Expedited Passport Services
Across West Virginia

No — West Virginia does not have a regional passport agency within state borders. The closest regional passport agency is the Washington Passport Agency in Washington, DC, approximately 300 miles from Charleston and 200 miles from the eastern panhandle. The Pittsburgh Passport Agency is also an option for northern West Virginia residents, approximately 90 miles from Morgantown. Using a registered courier like Fast Passport Center is often faster and eliminates the need for an in-person agency visit.

With Fast Passport Center's courier service, West Virginia travelers can receive a passport in as little as 24 hours. Our standard expedited service ranges from 3 to 9 business days. Routine processing through the post office typically takes 6 to 13 weeks.

First-time applicants, minors, and those replacing lost or stolen passports must visit an acceptance facility (typically a post office, city clerk, or county clerk). Renewals for adults can usually be done by mail without an in-person visit.

If your passport is expired or soon to expire, you should not book international travel until you have a valid passport in hand. Yeager Airport (CRW) in Charleston is the state's primary airport. Pittsburgh International (PIT) is convenient for northern West Virginia residents. Washington Dulles (IAD), Reagan National (DCA), and Baltimore/Washington (BWI) serve the eastern panhandle.

Yes — if your most recent passport was issued when you were 16 or older, was issued within the last 15 years, and is undamaged, you can renew by mail using Form DS-82. Mail your application to the National Passport Processing Center. For faster processing, use a registered courier service.

CVS, Walgreens, UPS Store, FedEx Office, and Walmart locations across West Virginia offer passport photo services. Most locations can take photos on a walk-in basis. Always verify the photo meets State Department requirements (2×2 inches, white background, taken within 6 months) before submitting.