Kirkland, Washington Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Kirkland, WA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Kirkland, 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 Kirkland 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 Kirkland, 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 Kirkland, Washington and Expedited Passport service options for Kirkland.
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 Kirkland Washington
Showing the single passport office in Kirkland:
 | Kirkland City Hall |
123 5th Ave
Kirkland, WA 98033
Other passport offices near Kirkland Washington
KCDC - Northeast Division - Redmond - 2.4 MilesUSPO - Redmond - Redmond - 2.5 Miles
City of Clyde Hill - Clyde Hill - 2.8 Miles
USPO - Bellevue (Main Office) - Bellevue - 3.3 Miles
KCCSC - Northshore - Bothell - 3.5 Miles
City of Medina - Medina - 3.7 Miles
KCDC - Bellevue - Bellevue - 4.2 Miles
City of Woodinville Police Dept - Woodinville - 4.8 Miles
NSC - University Neighborhood Service Center - Seattle - 5.1 Miles
NSC - Lake City - Seattle - 5.2 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Kirkland
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 - 7.2 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 593.5 Miles
Los Angeles Passport Agency - 834.3 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 890.3 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 925.4 Miles
Kirkland, Washington Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Kirkland 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 Kirkland 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 Kirkland will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Kirkland, there is one less than 100 miles from Kirkland.
* 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 Kirkland
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 Kirkland 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 Kirkland 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 Kirkland
Residents of the following cities that are close to Kirkland can consider using the passport office services in Kirkland for their passport application sealing needs.
Kirkland Washington, Redmond Washington, Medina Washington, Bellevue Washington, Sammamish Washington, Woodinville Washington, Bothell Washington, Kenmore Washington, Lake Forest Park Washington, Mercer Island Washington, Shoreline Washington, Newcastle Washington, Mountlake Terrace Washington, Duvall Washington, Lynnwood Washington, Issaquah Washington, Mill Creek Washington, Carnation Washington, Edmonds Washington, Renton Washington
Passport Expediting in Kirkland, Washington
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Kirkland. 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 Kirkland, Washington
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Kirkland simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Kirkland 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 Kirkland, 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 Kirkland.
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 Kirkland 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 Kirkland, 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 Kirkland residents, there is a regional passport facility only 7.2 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 Kirkland.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Costco Store #8 - Kirkland - (0.5 mi)Photo Center
8629 120Th Ave Ne
Kirkland WA 98033
(425) 827-1693
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99Walgreens #4156 - Kirkland - (0.5 mi)
Northeast 85Th & 124Th Avenue
12405 Ne 85Th St
Kirkland WA 98033
(425) 822-9202
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Downtown Kirkland - (0.7 mi)
Off of Central Way, close to the Transit Center. Between Taco Del Mar & Umpqua Bank.
218 Main St
Kirkland WA 98033
(425) 889-8900
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - Kirkland - (1.1 mi)
Bridle Trails Shopping Center
6513 132nd Ave NE
Kirkland WA 98033
(425) 869-7130
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #6258 - Kirkland - (2 mi)
Northwest Corner Of 98Th & 116Th
11607 98Th Ave Ne
Kirkland WA 98034
(425) 825-8841
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Kirkland - (2.2 mi)
Near Starbucks, Across From Olive Garden Restaurant
11410 NE 124th St
Kirkland WA 98034
(425) 823-3198
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - Downtown Redmond - (2.8 mi)
Downtown Redmond Between Redmond Way And Cleveland Street
16625 Redmond Way
Redmond WA 98052
(425) 869-7447
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - NE 20th St - (3.2 mi)
Across From Ross Plaza
14150 NE 20th St
Bellevue WA 98007
(425) 643-3630
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - Bellevue North Shopping Center - (3.4 mi)
Near BevMo, AAA, and Panera
1100 Bellevue Way NE
Bellevue WA 98004
(425) 462-7162
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #10553 - Bellevue - (3.5 mi)
Southwest Corner Of 156Th Ave Ne & 24Th
15585 Ne 24Th St
Bellevue WA 98007
(425) 643-8281
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99