Newcastle, Washington Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Newcastle, WA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Newcastle, Washington there is only a single passport office location (e.g. acceptance agent). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Newcastle passport office clerks are official "acceptance agents" for the Passport Agency and can witness your signature and seal your passport documents (if you do not need your passport application sealed then you do not need to visit an acceptance agent).
In addition to the 1 passport office in Newcastle, there are (165) other passport offices in Washington from which you can get a passport application sealed at. If you are not needing a passport for at least (4-6) weeks, you can visit the sole passport acceptance agent listed below the map on this web page. If you need it faster than that, please see: closest regional passport offices to Newcastle, Washington and Expedited Passport service options for Newcastle.
Local passport offices are typically post offices, county clerk offices, and other government offices (Keep in mind: that not all county clerks, and not all post offices are acceptance agents). These local passport offices don't issue passports; the clerks (acceptance agents) at a local office can witness your signature and "officially" seal your passport application. There is a $35 fee for sealing your application and supporting documentation. Renewals do not need to visit an acceptance agent.
Passport Offices in Newcastle Washington
Showing the single passport office in Newcastle:
 | City of Newcastle |
13020 Newcastle Way
Newcastle, WA 98059
Other passport offices near Newcastle Washington
USPO - Renton Highlands - Renton - 1.5 MilesKCDC - South Division-Renton Courthouse - Renton - 2.1 Miles
City of Renton - Renton - 3.4 Miles
City of Issaquah, City Clerks Dept. - Issaquah - 4.3 Miles
USPO - Issaquah - Issaquah - 4.5 Miles
KCCSC - Black River - Renton - 4.6 Miles
KCDC - Issaquah - Issaquah - 4.8 Miles
City of Maple Valley - Maple Valley - 6.8 Miles
USPO - Mercer Island - Mercer Island - 7 Miles
City of SeaTac - Seatac - 7 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Newcastle
These are passport issuing facilities. You will need to make an appointment and present proof of upcoming travel but in most cases, you will be able to get passport renewal, new passports, child passports, or a lost passport replacement Same Day or Next Day.
Seattle Passport Agency - 10.5 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 582.6 Miles
Los Angeles Passport Agency - 823 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 883.2 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 914.2 Miles
Newcastle, Washington Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Newcastle is easy, it depends on what type of passport application you are doing and how quickly you need it processed. We've written the following passport guides, it doesn't matter if you are in Newcastle or not as the process will be similar regardless of where you are, The standard passport processing times right now are 10 to 12 weeks to receive your passport.
* Anyone applying for a new passport in Newcastle will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Newcastle, there is one less than 100 miles from Newcastle.
* To renew your passport, you do NOT need to visit a passport office.
- How to get a New Passport Guide
- How to get a Child Passport guide
- How to Replace a Lost (or Damaged) Passport
- Passport Renewal Guide
- Passport Name Change Guide
- How to Get a Second Passport
Passport Renewal in Newcastle
Just a quick note about passport renewals because it will save you a lot of time, money, and hassles. It doesn't matter where you are, if you are in Newcastle or any other city in Washington or any other state for that matter. If you have your old passport that is in good condition, it expired less than 5 years ago (or hasn't expired yet) and you are an adult - you can simply do your renewal paperwork online at the Department of State / Bureau of Consular Affairs and mail it in with new passport photos. It is currently taking 10-12 weeks standard processing or 4-6 weeks for expedited processing. If you need to renew it faster, you MUST have proof of travel and you must visit a regional passport office yourself, the closest ones to Newcastle are listed below. If this is not possible or you want to avoid going there yourself, please only then consider using a passport expeditor.
Passport Service for Cities Near Newcastle
Residents of the following cities that are close to Newcastle can consider using the passport office services in Newcastle for their passport application sealing needs.
Fairwood Washington, Newcastle Washington, Renton Washington, Issaquah Washington, Tukwila Washington, Mercer Island Washington, Maple Valley Washington, SeaTac Washington, Hobart Washington, Bellevue Washington, Kent Washington, Covington Washington, Medina Washington, Summit Washington, Burien Washington, Sammamish Washington, Des Moines Washington, Fall City Washington, Redmond Washington, Kirkland Washington
Passport Expediting in Newcastle, Washington
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Newcastle. Passport expediting companies charge their own set of fees for their service in addition to the government passport application fee and government expediting fee. The cost gets more expensive the faster your passport is needed and it's actually not any faster than visiting a regional passport office yourself. However, using an expediting service is highly convenient as you won't have to go to a regional passport office yourself (for any DS11 application, you will still need to visit a local acceptance agent to get your documents sealed).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Newcastle, Washington
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Newcastle simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Newcastle contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:
The process of getting a passport is pretty much the same wherever you are, however because this is about getting a passport in Newcastle, you get the extra advantage of being really close to the Seattle Passport Agency, this is great if you need a passport fast. However, with most new passport applicants, the journey will start by going to a local acceptance agent; there is only one passport office in Newcastle.
The basic process: fill out the DS-11 New Passport Application, take it with your proof of identity, passport photos, and passport fees to the only passport office in Newcastle to witness your signature and seal the documents. Wait 10-12 weeks.
For complete in-depth details see: New Passport Application Guide
There are a couple of different methods to getting your passport processed, which route you choose will determine how fast your passport will be received. By going to a passport service office in Newcastle, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks). If you need it faster, luckily for Newcastle residents, there is a regional passport facility only 10.5 miles away. It's possible to make an appointment at the Seattle Passport Agency and get a passport there if you have proof of travel within 72 hours.
Unlike drivers licenses and state IDs, passports are a Federal (national) document, it costs the same no matter what city or state you are in, $130 ($165 with acceptance agent fee) for adult passports and $100 ($135 with acceptance agent fee) for child passports. There may be some additional fees and / or expenses that you might need to pay, please see passport fees for an explaination of all passport fees and costs.
One of the most common questions we get asked is where "where should I get my passport photos taken at?" First, have a look at our in-depth passport photo guide so you know everything there is to know about passport photos. Here are the major stores that take and print passport photos near Newcastle.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
UPS Store - Renton Highlands - (1.6 mi)Corner Of 4th Ne & Union, Renton Highlands
4004 NE 4th St
Renton WA 98056
(425) 271-8400
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #12497 - Renton - (1.6 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Union & 4Th
4105 Ne 4Th St
Renton WA 98059
(425) 207-1278
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #7355 - Renton - (2.1 mi)
Southwest Corner Of 12Th & Sunset
3011 Ne Sunset Blvd
Renton WA 98056
(425) 207-0053
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Renton - (3.1 mi)
Fairwood Square
14201 SE Petrovitsky Rd A-3
Renton WA 98058
(425) 226-3755
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - Newcastle - (3.2 mi)
Coal Creek Village
6947 Coal Creek Pkwy SE
Newcastle WA 98059
(425) 641-6245
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - Renton Landing Ups Store - (3.2 mi)
Renton Landing Across From Red Robin
720 N 10th St
Renton WA 98057
(425) 235-7447
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #4627 - Renton - (3.8 mi)
Northwest Corner Rainer & Sunset
275 Rainier Ave S
Renton WA 98057
(425) 277-0212
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Lakemont - (3.9 mi)
Lakemont Village Shopping Center Next To Matthew's
4957 Lakemont Blvd SE
Bellevue WA 98006
(425) 747-3313
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #10285 - Renton - (4 mi)
Photo Center
10712 Se Carr Road
Renton WA 98055
(425) 277-1040
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walmart Renton Supercenter - (4.1 mi)
Photo Center
743 Rainier Avenue South
Renton WA 98057
425-227-9422
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44