Passport office in Winchester, VA
3 places in and around Winchester accept passport applications. Winchester has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Washington, about 64 miles away, under 2 hours by car.
Where to apply in Winchester
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 3 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Winchester. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Frederick County Circuit Court
0 mi5 North Kent Street, Winchester, VA 22601 · Map
Mon–Fri 8am–3pm
(540) 667-5770 · Book appointment
Winchester Circuit Court
0 mi5 North Kent St., Winchester, VA 22601 · Map
Mon–Fri 8am–3pm
(540) 667-5770 · Book appointment
Winchester Main Post Office
0 mi340 N Pleasant Valley Rd., Winchester, VA 22601 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–4pm
Sat 10am–1pm
(540) 545-7957 · 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 Winchester that is about 64 miles away, under 2 hours by car, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Winchester
Washington, DC
~64 mi from Winchester
Philadelphia, PA
~170 mi from Winchester
New York, NY
~245 mi from Winchester
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 Winchester?
There are 3 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Winchester, including Frederick County Circuit Court and Winchester Circuit Court. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Winchester?
No. The nearest is the Washington Passport Agency in Washington, about 64 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Winchester?
Not in Winchester 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.