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Kent, Washington Passport Office Information


How to get a passport in Kent, WA: Passport Offices & Application Process

KCCSC - Regional Justice Center/Licensing Office
401 4th Ave. North, #1A Licensing Office
Kent WA, 98032

In Kent, 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 Kent 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 Kent, 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 Kent, Washington and Expedited Passport service options for Kent.

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 Kent Washington

Showing the single passport office in Kent:

KCCSC - Regional Justice Center/Licensing Office

401 4th Ave. North, #1A Licensing Office
Kent, WA 98032

 

Other passport offices near Kent Washington

USPO - Des Moines Station - Des Moines - 2.1 Miles
City of SeaTac - Seatac - 2.7 Miles
City of Normandy Park - Normandy Park - 4.7 Miles
KCCSC - Black River - Renton - 5 Miles
City of Auburn - Auburn - 5.2 Miles
City of Renton - Renton - 5.6 Miles
KCDC - Southwest Division - Burien - 5.7 Miles
City of Federal Way - Federal Way - 5.8 Miles
USPO - Covington Station - Covington - 6.4 Miles
KCCSC - Covington - Covington - 6.4 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Kent

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 - 13 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 576.3 Miles
Los Angeles Passport Agency - 818.3 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 885.6 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 909.9 Miles



Kent, Washington Passport Forms & Application Guides

Getting a passport in Kent 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 Kent 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 Kent will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Kent, there is one less than 100 miles from Kent.
* To renew your passport, you do NOT need to visit a passport office.

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Kent

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 Kent 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 Kent 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 Kent

Residents of the following cities that are close to Kent can consider using the passport office services in Kent for their passport application sealing needs.

Kent Washington, Des Moines Washington, SeaTac Washington, Federal Way Washington, Tukwila Washington, Auburn Washington, Fairwood Washington, Renton Washington, Burien Washington, Covington Washington, Edgewood Washington, Vashon Washington, Maple Valley Washington, Milton Washington, Newcastle Washington, Summit Washington, Mercer Island Washington, Sumner Washington, Black Diamond Washington, Hobart Washington

Passport Expediting in Kent, Washington

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Kent. 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).

Read more about 3rd Party Passport Expediting


Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Kent, Washington

We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Kent simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Kent contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:

What is the application process of getting a passport in Kent?

The process of getting a passport is pretty much the same wherever you are, however because this is about getting a passport in Kent, 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 Kent.
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 Kent to witness your signature and seal the documents. Wait 10-12 weeks.
For complete in-depth details see: New Passport Application Guide

How fast can I get a passport in Kent?

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 Kent, 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 Kent residents, there is a regional passport facility only 13 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.

How much does a passport cost in Kent?

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 Kent

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 Kent.

It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.

UPS Store - Kent - (1 mi)
Kmart Shopping Center
325 S Washington Ave
Kent WA 98032
(253) 854-7377
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #9423 - Des Moines - (1.3 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: $14.99
Walgreens #3518 - Kent - (2.7 mi)
Southeast 256Th & 104Th Southeast Or Smith & Benson
25605 104Th Ave Se
Kent WA 98030
(253) 813-6968
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #6901 - Federal Way - (3.3 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Military Rd & 288Th St
28817 Military Rd S
Federal Way WA 98003
(253) 839-1027
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Costco Store #6 - Tukwila - (3.3 mi)
Photo Center
400 Costco Dr Ste 150
Tukwila WA 98188
(206) 575-9191
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99
CVS #10285 - Renton - (4.2 mi)
Photo Center
10712 Se Carr Road
Renton WA 98055
(425) 277-1040
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Tukwila - (4.2 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 location
UPS Store - Renton - (4.2 mi)
North Benson Center (Nb Fredmyers Plaza, Across From McDonald's)
17701 108th Ave SE
Renton WA 98055
(425) 282-0900
Price: Cost varies by location
UPS Store - Normandy Park - (4.3 mi)
Next To Qfc
17837 1st Ave S
Normandy Park WA 98148
(206) 243-9843
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #6304 - Kent - (4.4 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: $14.99


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