Medina, Washington Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Medina, WA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Medina, 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 Medina 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 Medina, 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 Medina, Washington and Expedited Passport service options for Medina.
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 Medina Washington
Showing the single passport office in Medina:
City of Medina |
8398 NE 12th St
Medina, WA 98039
Other passport offices near Medina Washington
City of Clyde Hill - Clyde Hill - 1 MilesUSPO - Bellevue (Main Office) - Bellevue - 1.4 Miles
KCDC - Bellevue - Bellevue - 2.2 Miles
USPO - Mercer Island - Mercer Island - 2.6 Miles
NSC - Central - Seattle - 3.2 Miles
Kirkland City Hall - Kirkland - 3.3 Miles
NSC - University Neighborhood Service Center - Seattle - 3.8 Miles
KCDC - Seattle Division - Seattle - 4.1 Miles
USPO - Seattle Midtown (Main Office) - Seattle - 4.3 Miles
USPO - Terminal Station - Seattle - 4.7 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Medina
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 - 4 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 590.5 Miles
Los Angeles Passport Agency - 831.8 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 890.7 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 923.1 Miles
Medina, Washington Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Medina 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 Medina 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 Medina will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Medina, there is one less than 100 miles from Medina.
* 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 Medina
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 Medina 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 Medina 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 Medina
Residents of the following cities that are close to Medina can consider using the passport office services in Medina for their passport application sealing needs.
Medina Washington, Bellevue Washington, Mercer Island Washington, Kirkland Washington, Redmond Washington, Newcastle Washington, Sammamish Washington, Kenmore Washington, Lake Forest Park Washington, Woodinville Washington, Bothell Washington, Renton Washington, Shoreline Washington, Tukwila Washington, Issaquah Washington, Mountlake Terrace Washington, Burien Washington, SeaTac Washington, Fairwood Washington, Bainbridge Island Washington
Passport Expediting in Medina, Washington
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Medina. 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 Medina, Washington
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Medina simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Medina 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 Medina, 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 Medina.
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 Medina 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 Medina, 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 Medina residents, there is a regional passport facility only 4 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.
List of places to get passport photos in Medina
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 Medina.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
UPS Store - Bellevue North Shopping Center - (1.5 mi)Near BevMo, AAA, and Panera
1100 Bellevue Way NE
Bellevue WA 98004
(425) 462-7162
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #10619 - Bellevue - (1.7 mi)
Photo Center
107 Bellevue Way Se
Bellevue WA 98004
(425) 454-1818
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #3733 - Mercer Island - (2.4 mi)
77Th & 27Th
7707 Se 27Th St
Mercer Island WA 98040
(206) 232-1197
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Mercer Island - (2.4 mi)
Tabit Village Square
7683 SE 27th St
Mercer Island WA 98040
(206) 232-3053
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #3632 - Seattle - (3.1 mi)
23Rd & Jackson
2400 S Jackson St
Seattle WA 98144
(206) 329-6850
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #3662 - Bellevue - (3.3 mi)
Northeast 7Th & 140Th
647 140Th Ave Ne
Bellevue WA 98005
(425) 603-1438
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Downtown Kirkland - (3.3 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 - 25th Ave NE - (3.4 mi)
Above University Village Shopping Ctr On Ne 25th In Main Entrance
4616 25th Ave NE
Seattle WA 98105
(206) 524-2558
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - NE 20th St - (3.4 mi)
Across From Ross Plaza
14150 NE 20th St
Bellevue WA 98007
(425) 643-3630
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - Broadway East - (3.5 mi)
On The Corner Of Broadway E And E Republican Street With Free Parking
505 Broadway E
Seattle WA 98102
(206) 860-0818
Price: Cost varies by location