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Sterling, Virginia Passport Office Information

Last Reviewed on March 16th, 2022

  1. How to get a passport in Sterling
  2. Passport offices in Sterling
  3. Regional passport offices near Sterling
  4. Passport application guides
  5. Sterling passport renewal
  6. Frequently Asked Questions


How to get a passport in Sterling, VA: Passport Offices & Application Process

In Sterling, Virginia there are (2) passport office locations (acceptance agents). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Sterling passport office clerks are official "acceptance agents" for the Passport Agency and can witness your signature and seal your passport documents (if you do not need your passport application sealed then you do not need to visit an acceptance agent).

In addition to the 2 passport offices in Sterling, there are (187) other passport offices in Virginia from which you can get a passport application sealed at. If you are not needing a passport for at least (4-6) weeks, you can visit any of the passport acceptance agents listed below the map on this web page. If you need it faster than that, please see: closest regional passport offices to Sterling, Virginia and Expedited Passport service options for Sterling.

Local passport offices are typically post offices, county clerk offices, and other government offices (Keep in mind: that not all county clerks, and not all post offices are acceptance agents). These local passport offices don't issue passports; the clerks (acceptance agents) at a local office can witness your signature and "officially" seal your passport application. There is a $35 fee for sealing your application and supporting documentation. Renewals do not need to visit an acceptance agent.


Passport Offices in Sterling Virginia

Showing 2 passport offices in Sterling:

150 S Sterling Blvd
Sterling, VA 20164

46164 Westlake Dr
Sterling, VA 20165


Other passport offices near Sterling Virginia

Ashburn Post Office - Ashburn - 3.2 Miles
Herndon Main Office USPS - Herndon - 5.2 Miles
Great Falls Post Office - Great Falls - 6.3 Miles
Reston Branch USPS - Reston - 7.3 Miles
Oakhill Post Office - Herndon - 7.7 Miles
Leesburg Main Post Office - Leesburg - 8 Miles
USPS Potomac Post Office - Potomac - 9.5 Miles
USPS Germantown Post office - Germantown - 9.9 Miles
USPS Diamond Farms Post Office - Gaithersburg - 10.1 Miles
West McLean Branch USPS - McLean - 10.8 Miles




Sterling, Virginia Passport Forms & Application Guides

Getting a passport in Sterling is easy, it depends on what type of passport application you are doing and how quickly you need it processed. We've written the following passport guides, it doesn't matter if you are in Sterling or not as the process will be similar regardless of where you are, The standard passport processing times right now are 10 to 12 weeks to receive your passport.

* Anyone applying for a new passport in Sterling will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Sterling, there is one less than 100 miles from Sterling.
* To renew your passport, you do NOT need to visit a passport office.

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

  • How to get a New Passport Guide
  • How to get a Child Passport guide
  • How to Replace a Lost (or Damaged) Passport
  • Passport Renewal Guide
  • Passport Name Change Guide
  • How to Get a Second Passport

Passport Renewal in Sterling

Just a quick note about passport renewals because it will save you a lot of time, money, and hassles. It doesn't matter where you are, if you are in Sterling or any other city in Virginia or any other state for that matter. If you have your old passport that is in good condition, it expired less than 5 years ago (or hasn't expired yet) and you are an adult - you can simply do your renewal paperwork online at the Department of State / Bureau of Consular Affairs and mail it in with new passport photos. It is currently taking 10-12 weeks standard processing or 4-6 weeks for expedited processing. If you need to renew it faster, you MUST have proof of travel and you must visit a regional passport office yourself, the closest ones to Sterling are listed below. If this is not possible or you want to avoid going there yourself, please only then consider using a passport expeditor.


Passport Service for Cities Near Sterling

Residents of the following cities that are close to Sterling can consider using the passport office services in Sterling for their passport application sealing needs.

Dulles Town Center Virginia, Sterling Virginia, Ashburn Virginia, Herndon Virginia, Poolesville Maryland, Reston Virginia, Great Falls Virginia, Chantilly Virginia, Potomac Maryland, Germantown Maryland, Gaithersburg Maryland, Vienna Virginia, Tysons Corner Virginia, Aldie Virginia, Centreville Virginia, Hamilton Virginia, McLean Virginia, Langley Virginia, Glen Echo Maryland, North Bethesda Maryland

Passport Expediting in Sterling, Virginia

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Sterling. Passport expediting companies charge their own set of fees for their service in addition to the government passport application fee and government expediting fee. The cost gets more expensive the faster your passport is needed and it's actually not any faster than visiting a regional passport office yourself. However, using an expediting service is highly convenient as you won't have to go to a regional passport office yourself (for any DS11 application, you will still need to visit a local acceptance agent to get your documents sealed).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Sterling, Virginia

We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Sterling simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Sterling contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:

What is the application process of getting a passport in Sterling?

How fast can I get a passport in Sterling?

There are a couple of different methods to getting your passport processed, which route you choose will determine how fast your passport will be received. By going to a passport service office in Sterling, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks).

While not down the street, the closest option for a passport-issuing facility is the Washington Passport Agency, it's not too far from Sterling and if you can provide proof of travel within the next seventy-two hours, you can make an appointment there and get a passport.

If you have trouble getting an appointment at the Washington Passport Agency, there are additional regional offices that are farther but may be options for you, see regional passport offices near Sterling.

How much does a passport cost in Sterling?

Unlike drivers licenses and state IDs, passports are a Federal (national) document, it costs the same no matter what city or state you are in, $130 ($165 with acceptance agent fee) for adult passports and $100 ($135 with acceptance agent fee) for child passports. There may be some additional fees and / or expenses that you might need to pay, please see passport fees for an explaination of all passport fees and costs.

Where to get passport photos in Sterling?

One of the most common questions we get asked is where "where should I get my passport photos taken at?" First, have a look at our in-depth passport photo guide so you know everything there is to know about passport photos. Here are the major stores that take and print passport photos near Sterling.

It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.

CVS #1424 - Sterling - (0.7 mi)
Photo Center
110 Edds Lane
Sterling VA 20165
(703) 444-1115
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Sterling Dulles Town Crossing - (1.6 mi)
Photo Center
45591 Dulles Eastern Plaza
Sterling VA 20166
(703) 537-8592
Price: Cost varies by location
Costco Store #218 - Sterling - (1.7 mi)
Photo Center
21398 Price Cascades Plz
Sterling VA 20164
(703) 406-6500
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99
CVS #10563 - Ashburn - (1.9 mi)
Photo Center
44835 Russel Branch Parkway
Ashburn VA 20147
(571) 223-0006
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walmart Sterling Supercenter - (1.9 mi)
Photo Center
45415 Dulles Crossing Plz
Sterling VA 20166
571-434-9420
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
UPS Store - Sterling Town Center Plaza - (2.9 mi)
Harry Byrd Hwy (Rte 7) & Dranesville Road (Rte 228)
12332 Towncenter Plaza
Sterling VA 20164
(703) 433-1693
Price: Cost varies by location
UPS Store - Ashburn Village Shopping Center - (3.1 mi)
Intersection Of Ashburn Village Blvd & Gloucester Pkwy
44050 Ashburn Shopping Plaza
Ashburn VA 20147
(703) 726-8740
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #1409 - Sterling - (3.2 mi)
Photo Center
401 Sterling Park Shop Mall
Sterling VA 20164
(703) 450-4588
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #2111 - Ashburn - (3.7 mi)
Photo Center
43930 Farmwell Hunt Plaza
Ashburn VA 20147
(703) 724-7582
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #9837 - Ashburn - (3.7 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Claiborne & Gloucester
20321 Susan Leslie Dr
Ashburn VA 20147
(703) 726-8647
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99

Can I go to the passport office without an appointment?

You must book an appointment for an urgent passport application before you call or visit a centre. Use the normal service if you do not need a passport urgently.

How can I speak to someone about my passport?

Call us at 1-877-487-2778.

Can I schedule a passport appointment online?

Routine passport processing appointments are available online through the United States Postal Service. Users can use the online appointment scheduler to apply for a new passport in person at an application acceptance facility. Appointments can be made for individuals or entire families.

What is the fastest way to get a passport in Virginia?

Make An Appointment at a Passport Agency or Center We have two types of appointments: Life-or-Death Emergency Service and Urgent Travel Service. You cannot walk-in. We do not charge a fee to make an appointment. You can only make an appointment by calling 1-877-487-2778.