Seattle, Washington Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Seattle, WA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Seattle, Washington there are (11) passport office locations (acceptance agents). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Seattle 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 11 passport offices in Seattle, there are (145) 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 any of the passport acceptance agents listed below the map on this web page. If you need it faster than that, please see: closest regional passport offices to Seattle, Washington and Expedited Passport service options for Seattle.
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 Seattle Washington
Showing 11 passport offices in Seattle:
 | USPO - Westwood Station |
2721 SW Trenton St
Seattle, WA 98126
| NSC - Central |
2301 S Jackson St, #St-208
Seattle, WA 98144
| NSC - University Neighborhood Service Center |
4534 University Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
| NSC - Delridge |
5405 Delridge Way SW
Seattle, WA 98106
| NSC - Lake City |
12525 28th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98125
| NSC - West Seattle |
4205 SW Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98116
| USPO - Seattle Midtown (Main Office) |
301 Union St
Seattle, WA 98101
| USPO - Terminal Station |
2420 4th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98134
| NSC - Southeast Center |
3815 S Othello St, #105
Seattle, WA 98118
| NSC - Ballard |
5604 22nd Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107
| KCDC - Seattle Division |
King County Courthouse 516 3rd Avenue, Room E-327
Seattle, WA 98104
Other passport offices near Seattle Washington
USPO - Mercer Island - Mercer Island - 3.2 MilesKCCSC - Black River - Renton - 4.3 Miles
City of Newcastle - Newcastle - 4.5 Miles
City of Renton - Renton - 4.8 Miles
KCDC - Southwest Division - Burien - 4.9 Miles
City of Medina - Medina - 5.3 Miles
KCDC - South Division-Renton Courthouse - Renton - 5.3 Miles
KCDC - Bellevue - Bellevue - 5.3 Miles
USPO - Renton Highlands - Renton - 5.6 Miles
USPO - Bellevue (Main Office) - Bellevue - 5.8 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Seattle
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 - 4.3 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 585.2 Miles
Los Angeles Passport Agency - 827.1 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 890 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 918.5 Miles
Seattle, Washington Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Seattle 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 Seattle 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 Seattle will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Seattle, there is one less than 100 miles from Seattle.
* 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 Seattle
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 Seattle 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 Seattle 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 Seattle
Residents of the following cities that are close to Seattle can consider using the passport office services in Seattle for their passport application sealing needs.
Mercer Island Washington, Tukwila Washington, Renton Washington, Newcastle Washington, Burien Washington, Bellevue Washington, Medina Washington, SeaTac Washington, Fairwood Washington, Des Moines Washington, Kirkland Washington, Vashon Washington, Kent Washington, Issaquah Washington, Sammamish Washington, Redmond Washington, Manchester Washington, Bainbridge Island Washington, Covington Washington, Maple Valley Washington
Passport Expediting in Seattle, Washington
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Seattle. 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 Seattle, Washington
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Seattle simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Seattle 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 Seattle, 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 are 11 passport offices in Seattle.
The basic process: fill out the DS-11 New Passport Application, take it with your proof of identity, passport photos, and passport fees to any of the passport offices in Seattle 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 Seattle, 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 Seattle residents, there is a regional passport facility only 4.3 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.
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 Seattle.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
UPS Store - Othello Station - (0.3 mi)On Othello Close To Martin Luther King
3815 S Othello St
Seattle WA 98118
(206) 721-1262
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #5950 - Seattle - (1.6 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Ranier & Genesee
4412 Rainier Ave S
Seattle WA 98118
(206) 760-7880
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Costco Store #1 - Seattle - (2.7 mi)
Photo Center
4401 4Th Ave S
Seattle WA 98134
(206) 622-3136
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99UPS Store - Mercer Island - (3.3 mi)
Tabit Village Square
7683 SE 27th St
Mercer Island WA 98040
(206) 232-3053
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #6259 - Seattle - (3.3 mi)
Northeast Corner Of 16Th & Roxbury
9456 16Th Ave Sw
Seattle WA 98106
(206) 767-2294
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #3733 - Mercer Island - (3.4 mi)
77Th & 27Th
7707 Se 27Th St
Mercer Island WA 98040
(206) 232-1197
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Renton Landing Ups Store - (3.8 mi)
Renton Landing Across From Red Robin
720 N 10th St
Renton WA 98057
(425) 235-7447
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #3632 - Seattle - (3.8 mi)
23Rd & Jackson
2400 S Jackson St
Seattle WA 98144
(206) 329-6850
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #10995 - Tukwila - (3.8 mi)
Northwest Corner Of International Blvd (Hwy 99) & S 144Th St
3716 S 144Th St
Tukwila WA 98168
(206) 204-1284
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #4898 - Seattle - (4 mi)
Northeast Corner Of 35Th & Morgan
6330 35Th Ave Sw
Seattle WA 98126
(206) 938-2759
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99