Martinsville City Circuit Court Clerk

The Clerk of the Circuit Court is the passport counter for the City of Martinsville, tucked into Room 205 of the downtown courthouse on West Church Street. Because Martinsville is an independent city, this office — not the Henry County court — is the one that accepts passport applications, and in fact the county now refers its own residents here. Staff verify your proof of citizenship and identity, witness your signature, and forward the completed application to the State Department for you.

It's a practical stop for first-time applicants, families applying for children who cannot renew by mail, and anyone replacing a lost or stolen passport. The court does not take passport photos, so bring one that meets the specifications or plan to have it done at the nearby Martinsville post office. The full document checklist and current fees are posted on the Virginia passport guide .

Parking is on-street around the downtown courthouse block, so allow a few extra minutes at busy times. The clerk's office does not do photos — sort that out first, or pair your visit with the Spruce Street post office. Call (276) 403-5106 to confirm passport hours before you go, as court staff handle these applications between other duties.