Passport office in Richmond, VA
8 places in and around Richmond accept passport applications. Richmond has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Washington, about 96 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 2-hour drive.
Where to apply in Richmond
For a first passport, a child's passport, or a lost one, apply at an acceptance facility. Bring your completed DS-11, proof of citizenship, photo ID and one passport photo.
There are 8 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Richmond. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Richmond Main Office Window Service
1.4 mi1801 Brook Rd, Richmond, VA 23232 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–2pm
Sat 10am–12pm
(804) 775-6304 · Book appointment
Lakeside Branch USPS
6.6 mi2100 East Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–3pm
(804) 262-0641 · Book appointment
Bon Air Branch Post Office
7.2 mi101 N Pinetta Dr, Chesterfield, VA 23235 · Map
Mon, Thu–Sun 6am–9pm
(804) 675-4064 · Book appointment
Regency Branch Post Office
7.9 mi2000 Starling Drive, Richmond, VA 23229 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 9am–1pm
(804) 747-1844 · Book appointment
Pocoshock Creek Branch USPS
9 mi7501 Lady Blair Lane, Richmond, VA 23236 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 11am–12:30pm
(804) 675-4064 · Book appointment
Ridge Branch USPS
10.6 mi10509 Patterson Ave, Richmond, VA 23238 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
(804) 740-7092 · Book appointment
Chesterfield Post Office
11.8 mi10221 Krause Rd, Chesterfield, VA 23832 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–2pm
Sat 10am–12pm
(804) 706-9281 · Book appointment
Chesterfield County Public Library - Clover Hill Branch
13.7 mi6701 Deer Run Drive, Midlothian, VA 23112 · Map
Tue–Thu 9:30am–6:30pm
Sat 9:30am–3:30pm
(804) 751-2275 · Book appointment
Source: U.S. Department of State acceptance facility database, retrieved November 2026. Hours change, so confirm with the facility before visiting.
Need it in under 2 weeks?
You can book an appointment at the Washington Passport Agency. From Richmond that is about 96 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 2-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Richmond
Washington, DC
~96 mi from Richmond
Philadelphia, PA
~207 mi from Richmond
New York, NY
~287 mi from Richmond
Timeline
- 6+ weeksRoutine service is fine. Apply at an acceptance facility (first-time, child, lost passport) or renew by mail or online.
- 3–6 weeksPay the $60 expedite fee and choose 1–2 day return delivery.
- Under 14 daysYou qualify for a passport agency appointment, if you can get one, or use a registered expediter.
- Under 3 daysLife-or-death emergency involving immediate family: call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778.
More options for the rest of the state: passport offices in Virginia.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Richmond?
There are 8 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Richmond, including Richmond Main Office Window Service and Lakeside Branch USPS. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Richmond?
No. The nearest is the Washington Passport Agency in Washington, about 96 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Richmond?
Not in Richmond itself. Same-day or next-day passports are only issued at passport agencies, the closest being Washington. An expediter can handle it without you travelling.