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Port Townsend, Washington Passport Office Information


How to get a passport in Port Townsend, WA: Passport Offices & Application Process

Jefferson County Auditor
1820 Jefferson St
Port Townsend WA, 98368

In Port Townsend, 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 Townsend 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 Townsend, 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 Townsend, Washington and Expedited Passport service options for Port Townsend.

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 Townsend Washington

Showing the single passport office in Port Townsend:

Jefferson County Auditor

1820 Jefferson St
Port Townsend, WA 98368

 

Other passport offices near Port Townsend Washington

City of Sequim - City Clerk - Sequim - 10.3 Miles
USPO - Oak Harbor - Oak Harbor - 17.8 Miles
City of Langley - Langley - 18.2 Miles
City of Oak Harbor, Senior Center - Oak Harbor - 18.4 Miles
City of Poulsbo - Poulsbo - 19.4 Miles
USPO - Silverdale - Silverdale - 22.9 Miles
Edmonds Municipal Court - Edmonds - 23.3 Miles
USPO - Port Angeles - Port Angeles - 23.4 Miles
City of Stanwood - Stanwood - 23.4 Miles
Clallam County Auditor's Office - Port Angeles - 23.6 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Port Townsend

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 - 33.2 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 614.8 Miles
Los Angeles Passport Agency - 861.2 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 923.9 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 953.4 Miles



Port Townsend, Washington Passport Forms & Application Guides

Getting a passport in Port Townsend 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 Townsend 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 Townsend will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Port Townsend, there is one less than 100 miles from Port Townsend.
* To renew your passport, you do NOT need to visit a passport office.

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Port Townsend

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 Townsend 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 Townsend 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 Townsend

Residents of the following cities that are close to Port Townsend can consider using the passport office services in Port Townsend for their passport application sealing needs.

Sequim Washington, Langley Washington, Oak Harbor Washington, Poulsbo Washington, Kingston Washington, Clinton Washington, Mukilteo Washington, Edmonds Washington, Stanwood Washington, Silverdale Washington, Lynnwood Washington, Mountlake Terrace Washington, Shoreline Washington, Marysville Washington, Bainbridge Island Washington, Conway Washington, Mill Creek Washington, Lake Forest Park Washington, Decatur Washington, Bremerton Washington

Passport Expediting in Port Townsend, Washington

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Port Townsend. 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).

Read more about 3rd Party Passport Expediting


Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Port Townsend, Washington

We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Port Townsend simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Port Townsend contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:

What is the application process of getting a passport in Port Townsend?

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 Port Townsend.
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 Townsend to witness your signature and seal the documents. Wait 10-12 weeks.
For complete in-depth details see: New Passport Application Guide

How fast can I get a passport in Port Townsend?

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 Townsend, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks).

While not down the street, the closest option for a passport-issuing facility is the Seattle Passport Agency, it's not too far from Port Townsend and if you can provide proof of travel within the next seventy-two hours, you can make an appointment there and get a passport.

How much does a passport cost in Port Townsend?

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 Townsend

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 Townsend.

It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.

UPS Store - Port Townsend - (6.2 mi)
Lighthouse Mall Shopping Center 1 Block East Simms And Kearny
2023 E Sims Way
Port Townsend WA 98368
(360) 385-7447
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #10926 - Sequim - (10.6 mi)
Northeast Corner Of 5Th & Washington
490 W Washington St
Sequim WA 98382
(360) 681-2018
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Costco Store #639 - Sequim - (11.1 mi)
Photo Center
955 W Washington St
Sequim WA 98382
(360) 406-2025
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99
Walmart Sequim Supercenter - (11.5 mi)
Photo Center
1110 W Washington St
Sequim WA 98382
360-683-9796
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
UPS Store - Sequim - (11.6 mi)
Between Walmart And Ihop
1400 W Washington St
Sequim WA 98382
(360) 582-9534
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #11214 - Oak Harbor - (17.7 mi)
Northeast Corner Of S R 20 & Pioneer
31490 State Route 20
Oak Harbor WA 98277
(360) 675-3497
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart Oak Harbor Store - (17.7 mi)
Photo Center
1250 Sw Erie St
Oak Harbor WA 98277
360-279-9295
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walmart Poulsbo Supercenter - (18 mi)
Photo Center
21200 Olhava Way Nw
Poulsbo WA 98370
360-697-2706
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
UPS Store - Harbor Station - (18.7 mi)
Harbor Station
32650 Sr 20
Oak Harbor WA 98277
(360) 720-2220
Price: Cost varies by location
UPS Store - Poulsbo - (19.2 mi)
Poulsbo Village Shopping Center Near Albertson's And Rite Aid
19689 7th Ave NE
Poulsbo WA 98370
(360) 697-9044
Price: Cost varies by location


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