Passport Acceptance Facilities in Fairfax County
Fairfax County is the most populous jurisdiction in Virginia with over 1.1 million residents, many of whom work in the federal government or federal contracting — generating some of the highest per-capita passport demand of any county in the country.
Fairfax County Circuit Court Clerk's passport operation is appointment-only. Appointments are available through the Fairfax County Circuit Court website and typically book 2–3 weeks out during peak season. On-site photo service at $15.
Fairfax County Circuit Court Clerk
No — appointment required
Yes — on-site $15
Mon–Fri 8am–4pm
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USPS Fairfax Main Post Office
Limited — call ahead
Yes — $18
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 9am–1pm
Fairfax5 (card accepted)
What to Bring to Your Fairfax County Appointment
Fairfax County was heavily impacted by library closures. The Fairfax County Public Library system had one of the largest library passport acceptance networks in Virginia, operating at multiple branches. The Washington DC regional passport agency is accessible to most Fairfax residents for urgent travel.
- Completed DS-11 form (printed, filled out, NOT signed)Download free at travel.state.gov. Sign only when the agent instructs you at the appointment.
- Certified birth certificate (original) + photocopyMust be issued by a state or county vital records office with raised seal. Hospital birth certificates are NOT accepted.
- Government-issued photo ID (original) + front-and-back photocopy
- Passport photo — 2×2 inch, taken within last 6 monthsYes — on-site $15 on-site at the clerk. Available at the USPS location for $18. Also at CVS, Walgreens, Walmart Photo near Fairfax.
- Check or money order: fairfax-county30 (passport book) payable to "U.S. Department of State"For children under 16: fairfax-county00. Add Fairfax0 for a passport card. No cash accepted for the State Dept fee.
- Payment for Fairfax5 acceptance fee (to the facility — many accept debit/credit)
Walk-In Passport Applications in Fairfax County
Walk-in availability at the Fairfax County Circuit Court Clerk: No — appointment required. For USPS in Fairfax County: Limited — call ahead. Walk-in policies change seasonally and day-to-day. Always call the specific location on the morning you intend to visit and ask whether walk-ins are being accepted that day and whether the passport specialist is available. See our walk-in guide for full strategy.
Peak season (March through June) sees the most appointment demand in Fairfax County. If you're applying during this window, book as early as possible — or consider expanding your search to neighboring counties if local slots are full.
Passport Photos in Fairfax County
On-site passport photo services at Fairfax County Circuit Court Clerk: Yes — on-site $15. The nearby USPS location offers on-site photos for $18. Other options near Fairfax: CVS Pharmacy (fairfax-county6.99), Walgreens (fairfax-county6.99), Walmart Photo Center (4110 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030.44), FedEx Office (fairfax-county4.99). Photos must be 2×2 inches, white/off-white background, neutral expression, no glasses, taken within the last 6 months, and printed on photo paper. See our complete photo guide.
Frequently Asked Questions — Fairfax County
Fairfax County Circuit Court Clerk: Mon–Fri 8am–4pm. The USPS location listed above: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 9am–1pm. Hours can change for holidays and staff schedules — always confirm directly with the facility before visiting. Call the facility or check their official website for the most current hours.
Yes — both the county clerk and USPS acceptance facilities in Fairfax County handle child passport applications. For children under 16, both parents (or one parent with a notarized DS-3053 from the absent parent) must either attend or provide consent. The child must be physically present. See our child passport guide and DS-3053 guide for full details.
If you're traveling within 14 weeks, pay for expedited processing (+Fairfax County Circuit Court Clerk0) when you submit at any local acceptance facility. If you're traveling within 6 weeks, you qualify for an appointment at the nearest regional passport agency — which can process applications same-day or next-day. See our expedited passport guide for the full regional agency list and booking instructions.
As of February 2026, all library passport acceptance locations in Virginia were removed from the State Department's acceptance facility program. The two options above — the Fairfax County Circuit Court Clerk and the USPS location — are your primary alternatives in Fairfax County. See our library alternatives guide for more detail.