Burien, Washington Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Burien, WA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Burien, 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 Burien 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 Burien, 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 Burien, Washington and Expedited Passport service options for Burien.
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 Burien Washington
Showing the single passport office in Burien:
 | KCDC - Southwest Division |
601 SW 149th St
Burien, WA 98166
Other passport offices near Burien Washington
City of Normandy Park - Normandy Park - 0.5 MilesUSPO - Des Moines Station - Des Moines - 3.2 Miles
City of SeaTac - Seatac - 3.3 Miles
USPO - Westwood Station - Seattle - 4.3 Miles
KCCSC - Vashon Island - Vashon - 4.6 Miles
KCCSC - Black River - Renton - 4.8 Miles
KCCSC - Regional Justice Center/Licensing Office - Kent - 5.2 Miles
NSC - Southeast Center - Seattle - 5.6 Miles
NSC - Delridge - Seattle - 6 Miles
City of Renton - Renton - 6 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Burien
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 - 8.9 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 580.1 Miles
Los Angeles Passport Agency - 822.8 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 890.5 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 914.5 Miles
Burien, Washington Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Burien 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 Burien 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 Burien will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Burien, there is one less than 100 miles from Burien.
* 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 Burien
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 Burien 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 Burien 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 Burien
Residents of the following cities that are close to Burien can consider using the passport office services in Burien for their passport application sealing needs.
Burien Washington, SeaTac Washington, Des Moines Washington, Tukwila Washington, Vashon Washington, Renton Washington, Kent Washington, Fairwood Washington, Federal Way Washington, Mercer Island Washington, Newcastle Washington, Manchester Washington, Auburn Washington, Covington Washington, Bellevue Washington, Medina Washington, Gig Harbor Washington, Milton Washington, Edgewood Washington, Bainbridge Island Washington
Passport Expediting in Burien, Washington
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Burien. 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 Burien, Washington
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Burien simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Burien 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 Burien, 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 Burien.
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 Burien 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 Burien, 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 Burien residents, there is a regional passport facility only 8.9 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 Burien.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #10373 - Burien - (0.7 mi)Photo Center
117 Sw 160th Street
Burien WA 98166
(206) 242-2030
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Normandy Park - (0.9 mi)
Next To Qfc
17837 1st Ave S
Normandy Park WA 98148
(206) 243-9843
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #3840 - Burien - (1 mi)
Southwest 148Th & Ambaum
14656 Ambaum Blvd Sw
Burien WA 98166
(206) 901-1816
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Burien - (1.2 mi)
Closest To Seatac Airport - Burien Plaza Next To Safeway
126 SW 148th St
Burien WA 98166
(206) 243-2989
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #10995 - Tukwila - (2.9 mi)
Northwest Corner Of International Blvd (Hwy 99) & S 144Th St
3716 S 144Th St
Tukwila WA 98168
(206) 204-1284
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #6259 - Seattle - (3.8 mi)
Northeast Corner Of 16Th & Roxbury
9456 16Th Ave Sw
Seattle WA 98106
(206) 767-2294
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Tukwila - (3.9 mi)
We Are Just East & Across The Street From The Westfield Mall
100 Andover Park W
Tukwila WA 98188
(206) 246-0464
Price: Cost varies by locationCostco Store #6 - Tukwila - (4.2 mi)
Photo Center
400 Costco Dr Ste 150
Tukwila WA 98188
(206) 575-9191
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99Walgreens #9423 - Des Moines - (4.2 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Pacific Hwy S (99) & Kent-Des Moines Rd (516)
23003 Pacific Hwy S
Des Moines WA 98198
(206) 870-1832
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Renton Supercenter - (5.3 mi)
Photo Center
743 Rainier Avenue South
Renton WA 98057
425-227-9422
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44