Mercer Island, Washington Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Mercer Island, WA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Mercer Island, 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 Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island, 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 Mercer Island, Washington and Expedited Passport service options for Mercer Island.
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 Mercer Island Washington
Showing the single passport office in Mercer Island:
 | USPO - Mercer Island |
3040 78th Ave SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
Other passport offices near Mercer Island Washington
NSC - Southeast Center - Seattle - 2.8 MilesCity of Newcastle - Newcastle - 2.9 Miles
KCDC - Bellevue - Bellevue - 2.9 Miles
City of Medina - Medina - 3.5 Miles
USPO - Bellevue (Main Office) - Bellevue - 3.6 Miles
NSC - Central - Seattle - 3.8 Miles
City of Clyde Hill - Clyde Hill - 4.2 Miles
USPO - Terminal Station - Seattle - 4.3 Miles
KCDC - Seattle Division - Seattle - 4.8 Miles
KCDC - South Division-Renton Courthouse - Renton - 5.1 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Mercer Island
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 - 4.7 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 586.7 Miles
Los Angeles Passport Agency - 828 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 888.8 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 919.3 Miles
Mercer Island, Washington Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Mercer Island, there is one less than 100 miles from Mercer Island.
* 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 Mercer Island
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 Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island
Residents of the following cities that are close to Mercer Island can consider using the passport office services in Mercer Island for their passport application sealing needs.
Mercer Island Washington, Bellevue Washington, Newcastle Washington, Medina Washington, Renton Washington, Tukwila Washington, Kirkland Washington, SeaTac Washington, Burien Washington, Fairwood Washington, Sammamish Washington, Redmond Washington, Issaquah Washington, Des Moines Washington, Kent Washington, Vashon Washington, Kenmore Washington, Woodinville Washington, Lake Forest Park Washington, Bothell Washington
Passport Expediting in Mercer Island, Washington
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Mercer Island. 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 Mercer Island, Washington
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Mercer Island simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island, 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 Mercer Island.
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 Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island, 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 Mercer Island residents, there is a regional passport facility only 4.7 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 Mercer Island
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 Mercer Island.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #3733 - Mercer Island - (1.5 mi)77Th & 27Th
7707 Se 27Th St
Mercer Island WA 98040
(206) 232-1197
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Mercer Island - (1.5 mi)
Tabit Village Square
7683 SE 27th St
Mercer Island WA 98040
(206) 232-3053
Price: Cost varies by locationWalmart Bellevue Store - (2.3 mi)
Photo Center
12620 Se 41st Pl
Bellevue WA 98006
425-945-0030
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #5950 - Seattle - (2.4 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Ranier & Genesee
4412 Rainier Ave S
Seattle WA 98118
(206) 760-7880
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Factoria-Bellevue - (2.5 mi)
Factoria Area Across From Bank Of America
12819 SE 38th St
Bellevue WA 98006
(425) 562-0311
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - Newcastle - (2.8 mi)
Coal Creek Village
6947 Coal Creek Pkwy SE
Newcastle WA 98059
(425) 641-6245
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - Othello Station - (2.8 mi)
On Othello Close To Martin Luther King
3815 S Othello St
Seattle WA 98118
(206) 721-1262
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #10619 - Bellevue - (3 mi)
Photo Center
107 Bellevue Way Se
Bellevue WA 98004
(425) 454-1818
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Bellevue North Shopping Center - (3.6 mi)
Near BevMo, AAA, and Panera
1100 Bellevue Way NE
Bellevue WA 98004
(425) 462-7162
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #3632 - Seattle - (3.7 mi)
23Rd & Jackson
2400 S Jackson St
Seattle WA 98144
(206) 329-6850
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99