Port Orchard, Washington Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Port Orchard, WA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Port Orchard, 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 Port Orchard 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 Port Orchard, 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 Port Orchard, Washington and Expedited Passport service options for Port Orchard.
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 Port Orchard Washington
Showing the single passport office in Port Orchard:
 | Kitsap County Clerk |
614 Division St, #202
Port Orchard, WA 98366
Other passport offices near Port Orchard Washington
KCCSC - Vashon Island - Vashon - 8.1 MilesNSC - West Seattle - Seattle - 8.4 Miles
USPO - Silverdale - Silverdale - 8.4 Miles
USPO - Westwood Station - Seattle - 9 Miles
NSC - Delridge - Seattle - 9.2 Miles
USPO - Wauna - Gig Harbor - 9.4 Miles
KCDC - Southwest Division - Burien - 10.8 Miles
USPO - Terminal Station - Seattle - 10.9 Miles
USPO - Seattle Midtown (Main Office) - Seattle - 11.1 Miles
KCDC - Seattle Division - Seattle - 11.2 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Port Orchard
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 - 11.3 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 585.2 Miles
Los Angeles Passport Agency - 830.1 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 901.4 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 922.2 Miles
Port Orchard, Washington Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Port Orchard 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 Port Orchard 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 Port Orchard will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Port Orchard, there is one less than 100 miles from Port Orchard.
* 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 Port Orchard
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 Port Orchard 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 Port Orchard 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 Port Orchard
Residents of the following cities that are close to Port Orchard can consider using the passport office services in Port Orchard for their passport application sealing needs.
Manchester Washington, Bremerton Washington, Bainbridge Island Washington, Vashon Washington, Silverdale Washington, Burien Washington, Poulsbo Washington, Gig Harbor Washington, SeaTac Washington, Des Moines Washington, Tukwila Washington, Mercer Island Washington, Renton Washington, Medina Washington, Kingston Washington, Bellevue Washington, Shoreline Washington, Federal Way Washington, Kent Washington, Newcastle Washington
Passport Expediting in Port Orchard, Washington
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Port Orchard. 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 Port Orchard, Washington
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Port Orchard simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Port Orchard 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 Port Orchard, 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 Port Orchard.
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 Port Orchard 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 Port Orchard, 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 Port Orchard residents, there is a regional passport facility only 11.3 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 Port Orchard
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 Port Orchard.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
UPS Store - Port Orchard - (2 mi)Next To Safeway @ Bethel Rd & Lund Ave
3377 Bethel Rd SE
Port Orchard WA 98366
(360) 895-3290
Price: Cost varies by locationWalmart Port Orchard Supercenter - (2 mi)
Photo Center
3497 Bethel Rd Se
Port Orchard WA 98366
360-895-2131
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #5698 - Port Orchard - (2 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Bethel & Lund
3099 Bethel Rd Se
Port Orchard WA 98366
(360) 876-5212
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #12168 - Bremerton - (3.6 mi)
Southeast Corner Of National & Kitsap
3929 Kitsap Way
Bremerton WA 98312
(360) 917-1041
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #5912 - Bremerton - (3.8 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Wheaton & Sylvan
3333 Wheaton Way
Bremerton WA 98310
(360) 782-0907
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Bremerton - (5.2 mi)
Photo Center
1405 NE Mcwilliams Rd
Bremerton WA 98311
(360) 479-9760
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #6423 - Bremerton - (5.3 mi)
Northeast Corner Of S R 303 & Mc Williams
6432 State Highway 303 Ne
Bremerton WA 98311
(360) 307-8741
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Bremerton Store - (5.5 mi)
Photo Center
6797 State Highway 303 Ne
Bremerton WA 98311
360-692-2445
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - Bainbridge Island - (6.5 mi)
Island Village Shopping Center At High School Road And 305
321 High School Rd NE
Bainbridge Island WA 98110
(206) 842-5501
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #15673 - Bainbridge Island - (6.7 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Hwy 305 & High School
1315 Wintergreen Lane Ne
Bainbridge Island WA 98110
(206) 317-8521
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99