Covington, Washington Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Covington, WA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Covington, Washington there are (2) passport office locations (acceptance agents). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Covington 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 2 passport offices in Covington, there are (163) 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 any of the passport acceptance agents listed below the map on this web page. If you need it faster than that, please see: closest regional passport offices to Covington, Washington and Expedited Passport service options for Covington.
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 Covington Washington
Showing 2 passport offices in Covington:
USPO - Covington Station |
17300 SE 270th Pl
Covington, WA 98042
KCCSC - Covington |
27331 172nd Ave SE
Covington, WA 98042
Other passport offices near Covington Washington
City of Maple Valley - Maple Valley - 3.2 MilesCity of Black Diamond - Black Diamond - 4.6 Miles
City of Auburn - Auburn - 5.9 Miles
KCCSC - Regional Justice Center/Licensing Office - Kent - 6.6 Miles
USPO - Renton Highlands - Renton - 8 Miles
KCDC - South Division-Renton Courthouse - Renton - 8 Miles
City of Renton - Renton - 8 Miles
City of SeaTac - Seatac - 8.1 Miles
KCCSC - Black River - Renton - 8.5 Miles
USPO - Des Moines Station - Des Moines - 8.6 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Covington
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 - 17.1 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 574.6 Miles
Los Angeles Passport Agency - 815.1 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 879.2 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 906.3 Miles
Covington, Washington Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Covington 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 Covington 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 Covington will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Covington, there is one less than 100 miles from Covington.
* 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 Covington
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 Covington 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 Covington 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 Covington
Residents of the following cities that are close to Covington can consider using the passport office services in Covington for their passport application sealing needs.
Covington Washington, Maple Valley Washington, Summit Washington, Black Diamond Washington, Kent Washington, Fairwood Washington, Auburn Washington, Hobart Washington, Renton Washington, Federal Way Washington, Des Moines Washington, SeaTac Washington, Tukwila Washington, Edgewood Washington, Enumclaw Washington, Issaquah Washington, Milton Washington, Sumner Washington, Newcastle Washington, Burien Washington
Passport Expediting in Covington, Washington
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Covington. 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).
Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Covington, Washington
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Covington simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Covington contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:
Getting a passport is pretty much the process same wherever you are, with most new passport applicants, the journey will start by going to a local acceptance agent; there are 2 passport offices in Covington.
The basic process: fill out the DS-11 New Passport Application, take it with your proof of identity, passport photos, and passport fees to any of the passport offices in Covington 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 Covington, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks).
While not down the street, the closest option for a passport-issuing facility is the Seattle Passport Agency, it's not too far from Covington and if you can provide proof of travel within the next seventy-two hours, you can make an appointment there and get a passport.
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.
List of places to get passport photos in Covington
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 Covington.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walmart Covington Store - (0 mi)Photo Center
17432 Se 270th Pl
Covington WA 98042
253-630-8717
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #7908 - Covington - (0.1 mi)
Northeast Corner Of 172Nd Ave Se & 272Nd St
27130 172Nd Ave Se
Covington WA 98042
(253) 630-6791
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Covington Esplanade Plaza - (0.4 mi)
Located Between Red Robin & Starbucks
27177 185th Ave
Covington WA 98042
(253) 630-9990
Price: Cost varies by locationCostco Store #1029 - Covington - (0.6 mi)
Photo Center
27520 Covington Way Se
Covington WA 98042
(253) 796-1004
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99Walgreens #6304 - Kent - (2.3 mi)
Northeast Corner Of 132Nd Avenue Se & Kent Kangley Road
27112 132Nd Ave Se
Kent WA 98042
(253) 638-3324
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Kent - (2.4 mi)
The Lake Meridian Shopping Center Between 24 Hr Fitness & Bartell
13036 SE Kent-Kangley Rd
Kent WA 98030
(253) 639-4909
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #15203 - Maple Valley - (3.5 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Maple Valley- Black Diamond Rd & Kent Kangley Rd
26705 Maple Valley Black Diamond Rd Se
Maple Valley WA 98038
(425) 578-9410
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Safeway Plaza At Four Corners - (3.6 mi)
Safeway Plaza
26828 Maple Valley Hwy
Maple Valley WA 98038
(425) 433-1440
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #3518 - Kent - (3.9 mi)
Southeast 256Th & 104Th Southeast Or Smith & Benson
25605 104Th Ave Se
Kent WA 98030
(253) 813-6968
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #7594 - Auburn - (5.1 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Auburn Way N & 15Th St
1416 Harvey Rd Ne
Auburn WA 98002
(253) 394-0022
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99