Passport office in Harrisonburg, VA
5 places in and around Harrisonburg accept passport applications. Harrisonburg has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Washington, about 103 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 2-hour drive.
Where to apply in Harrisonburg
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 5 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Harrisonburg. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
James Madison University
0.7 mi100 East Grace Street,msc 5731,holland Yates Hall,2nd Floor, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 · Map
Tue, Thu 9am–3:30pm
(540) 568-5209 · Book appointment
Harrisonburg Post Office
1.6 mi3811 South Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 10:30am–12:30pm
(540) 574-6074 · Book appointment
Rockingham County Circuit Court
2.3 mi80 Court Square, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm
(540) 564-3112
Bridgewater Community Center
8.3 mi201 Green Street, Bridgewater, VA 22812 · Map
Mon–Fri 1:30pm–5pm
(540) 908-4212 · Book appointment
Grottoes Post Office
13 mi110 6th Street, Grottoes, VA 24441 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–3:30pm
(540) 249-0419 · 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 Harrisonburg that is about 103 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 2-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Harrisonburg
Washington, DC
~103 mi from Harrisonburg
Philadelphia, PA
~225 mi from Harrisonburg
New York, NY
~303 mi from Harrisonburg
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 Harrisonburg?
There are 5 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Harrisonburg, including James Madison University and Harrisonburg Post Office. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Harrisonburg?
No. The nearest is the Washington Passport Agency in Washington, about 103 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Harrisonburg?
Not in Harrisonburg 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.