Lynden, Washington Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Lynden, WA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Lynden, 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 Lynden 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 Lynden, 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 Lynden, Washington and Expedited Passport service options for Lynden.
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 Lynden Washington
Showing the single passport office in Lynden:
 | City of Lynden, Court Clerk's Office |
300 4th St
Lynden, WA 98264
Other passport offices near Lynden Washington
City of Everson - Everson - 5.3 MilesCity of Sumas - Sumas - 7.6 Miles
USPO - Blaine - Blaine - 11.7 Miles
City of Blaine - Blaine - 11.8 Miles
USPO - Bellingham (Main Office) - Bellingham - 13 Miles
Whatcom County Treasurer's Office - Bellingham - 13 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Lynden
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 - 82.2 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 671.1 Miles
Los Angeles Passport Agency - 912.3 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 936.3 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 1003 Miles
Lynden, Washington Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Lynden 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 Lynden 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 Lynden will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Lynden, there is one less than 100 miles from Lynden.
* 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 Lynden
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 Lynden 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 Lynden 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 Lynden
Residents of the following cities that are close to Lynden can consider using the passport office services in Lynden for their passport application sealing needs.
Lynden Washington, Everson Washington, Nooksack Washington, Sumas Washington, Abbotsford British Columbia, Langley British Columbia, Abbotsford British Columbia, Mission British Columbia, Langley British Columbia, Mission British Columbia, Blaine Washington, Kendall Washington, Geneva Washington, White Rock British Columbia, Maple Ridge British Columbia, Surrey British Columbia, Pitt Meadows British Columbia, Pitt Meadows British Columbia, Delta British Columbia, Port Coquitlam British Columbia
Passport Expediting in Lynden, Washington
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Lynden. 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 Lynden, Washington
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Lynden simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Lynden 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 Lynden.
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 Lynden 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 Lynden, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks). You are going to have to do a little bit of a road-trip, the nearest passport issuing facility is The Seattle Passport Agency, it's not really close being that it's 82.2 miles from Lynden, but that's where you need to make an appointment. Another option for you may be to use a passport expediting service to go to a regional facility for you.
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 Lynden.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #7782 - Ferndale - (9.1 mi)Southwest Corner Of Haggen Dr & Main St
1901 Main St
Ferndale WA 98248
(360) 384-7658
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Bellingham Store - (10.1 mi)
Photo Center
4420 Meridian St
Bellingham WA 98226
360-647-3304
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - Bellingham - (10.7 mi)
Next To The Holiday Inn Express And Below City Gym
4152 Meridian St
Bellingham WA 98226
(360) 738-7001
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #5911 - Bellingham - (10.9 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Meridian & Bakerview
4090 Meridian St
Bellingham WA 98226
(360) 734-0229
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Costco Store #1216 - Bellingham - (10.9 mi)
Photo Center
4125 Arctic Ave
Bellingham WA 98226
(360) 671-6947
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99UPS Store - Blaine - (11 mi)
Blaine Station Shopping Center
1733 H St
Blaine WA 98230
(360) 306-3159
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #7390 - Bellingham - (11.9 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Barkley Blvd & Sunset Dr
1070 E Sunset Dr
Bellingham WA 98226
(360) 647-2713
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #16095 - Bellingham - (14.1 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Samish & Mcdonald
125 S Samish Way
Bellingham WA 98225
(360) 392-2936
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Bellingham - (14.3 mi)
In The Sehome Village Shopping Center
336 36th St
Bellingham WA 98225
(360) 650-1377
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - Anacortes - (28.3 mi)
Photo Center
1415 Commercial Ave
Anacortes WA 98221
(360) 299-2510
Price: Cost varies by location