Gig Harbor, Washington Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Gig Harbor, WA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Gig Harbor, 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 Gig Harbor 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 Gig Harbor, 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 Gig Harbor, Washington and Expedited Passport service options for Gig Harbor.
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 Gig Harbor Washington
Showing the single passport office in Gig Harbor:
 | USPO - Wauna |
14304 92nd Ave NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98329
Other passport offices near Gig Harbor Washington
USPO - Allyn - Allyn - 4.2 MilesKitsap County Clerk - Port Orchard - 10.2 Miles
KCCSC - Vashon Island - Vashon - 11.4 Miles
USPO - University Place - University Place - 11.8 Miles
Fircrest Municipal Court - Fircrest - 12.6 Miles
Pierce County Auditor - Tacoma - 13.8 Miles
USPO - Tacoma Downtown Station - Tacoma - 14 Miles
USPO - Evergreen Station - Tacoma - 14 Miles
USPO - Lakewood - Lakewood - 15.5 Miles
USPO - Twin Lakes Station - Federal Way - 15.9 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Gig Harbor
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 - 21.1 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 575.7 Miles
Los Angeles Passport Agency - 822.2 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 902.5 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 914.8 Miles
Gig Harbor, Washington Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Gig Harbor 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 Gig Harbor 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 Gig Harbor will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Gig Harbor, there is one less than 100 miles from Gig Harbor.
* 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 Gig Harbor
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 Gig Harbor 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 Gig Harbor 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 Gig Harbor
Residents of the following cities that are close to Gig Harbor can consider using the passport office services in Gig Harbor for their passport application sealing needs.
Gig Harbor Washington, University Place Washington, Vashon Washington, Bremerton Washington, Manchester Washington, Steilacoom Washington, Lakewood Washington, Silverdale Washington, Burien Washington, Des Moines Washington, Bainbridge Island Washington, Federal Way Washington, DuPont Washington, Fort Lewis Washington, SeaTac Washington, Milton Washington, Edgewood Washington, Tukwila Washington, Kent Washington, Auburn Washington
Passport Expediting in Gig Harbor, Washington
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Gig Harbor. 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 Gig Harbor, Washington
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Gig Harbor simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Gig Harbor 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 is only one passport office in Gig Harbor.
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 Gig Harbor 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 Gig Harbor, 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 Gig Harbor 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 Gig Harbor
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 Gig Harbor.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #12910 - Gig Harbor - (5.2 mi)Southwest Corner Of Harbor Hill & Borgen Blvd
4840 Borgen Blvd Nw
Gig Harbor WA 98332
(253) 853-9340
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Costco Store #624 - Gig Harbor - (5.2 mi)
Photo Center
10990 Harbor Hill Dr Nw
Gig Harbor WA 98332
(253) 853-8600
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99UPS Store - The Shops At Harbor Hill - (5.3 mi)
Located across from Costco behind Big 5
11010 Harbor Hill Dr
Gig Harbor WA 98332
(253) 509-0430
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - Gig Harbor - (7.5 mi)
Photo Center
4810 Pt Fosdick Dr NW
Gig Harbor WA 98335
(253) 851-5104
Price: Cost varies by locationWalmart Port Orchard Supercenter - (9.3 mi)
Photo Center
3497 Bethel Rd Se
Port Orchard WA 98366
360-895-2131
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - Port Orchard - (9.3 mi)
Next To Safeway @ Bethel Rd & Lund Ave
3377 Bethel Rd SE
Port Orchard WA 98366
(360) 895-3290
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #5698 - Port Orchard - (9.4 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Bethel & Lund
3099 Bethel Rd Se
Port Orchard WA 98366
(360) 876-5212
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #7356 - Tacoma - (10.4 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Pearl & 37Th
3540 N Pearl St
Tacoma WA 98407
(253) 759-2378
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Tacoma - (10.7 mi)
In Westgate North Shopping Center Next To Safeway
2661 N Pearl St
Tacoma WA 98407
(253) 761-0790
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #7137 - University Place - (11.5 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Bridgeport Way Sw & 27Th St
2650 Bridgeport Way W
University Place WA 98466
(253) 564-0351
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99