Shoreline, Washington Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Shoreline, WA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Shoreline, Washington there are (2) passport office locations (acceptance agents). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Shoreline 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 2 passport offices in Shoreline, there are (163) 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 Shoreline, Washington and Expedited Passport service options for Shoreline.
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 Shoreline Washington
Showing 2 passport offices in Shoreline:
USPO - North City Station |
17233 15th Ave NE
Shoreline, WA 98155
KCDC - Shoreline Division |
18050 Meridian Ave N
Shoreline, WA 98133
Other passport offices near Shoreline Washington
City of Lake Forest Park - Lake Forest Park - 0.8 MilesCity of Brier - Brier - 2.2 Miles
NSC - Lake City - Seattle - 2.3 Miles
City of Mountlake Terrace - Mountlake Terrace - 2.7 Miles
USPO - Lynnwood (Main Office) - Lynnwood - 3.4 Miles
City of Bothell Municipal Court - Bothell - 3.7 Miles
KCCSC - Northshore - Bothell - 4.2 Miles
Edmonds Municipal Court - Edmonds - 4.5 Miles
City of Woodinville Police Dept - Woodinville - 5.4 Miles
NSC - University Neighborhood Service Center - Seattle - 5.8 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Shoreline
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 - 9.5 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 598.4 Miles
Los Angeles Passport Agency - 840.1 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 896.5 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 931.4 Miles
Shoreline, Washington Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Shoreline 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 Shoreline 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 Shoreline will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Shoreline, there is one less than 100 miles from Shoreline.
* 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 Shoreline
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 Shoreline 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 Shoreline 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 Shoreline
Residents of the following cities that are close to Shoreline can consider using the passport office services in Shoreline for their passport application sealing needs.
Lake Forest Park Washington, Shoreline Washington, Mountlake Terrace Washington, Kenmore Washington, Bothell Washington, Lynnwood Washington, Edmonds Washington, Woodinville Washington, Kirkland Washington, Mill Creek Washington, Kingston Washington, Redmond Washington, Medina Washington, Bellevue Washington, Sammamish Washington, Mukilteo Washington, Mercer Island Washington, Bainbridge Island Washington, Snohomish Washington, Duvall Washington
Passport Expediting in Shoreline, Washington
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Shoreline. 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 Shoreline, Washington
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Shoreline simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Shoreline 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 Shoreline, 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 2 passport offices in Shoreline.
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 Shoreline 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 Shoreline, 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 Shoreline residents, there is a regional passport facility only 9.5 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 Shoreline
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 Shoreline.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
UPS Store - Shoreline - (1.2 mi)Ballinger Village Shopping Center ~ Between Urgent Care and Starbucks
20126 Ballinger Way NE
Shoreline WA 98155
(206) 367-6400
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #3582 - Seattle - (1.5 mi)
145Th & Lake City Way
14352 Lake City Way Ne
Seattle WA 98125
(206) 361-9753
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Kenmore - (1.9 mi)
At Bothell Way And 68th Avenue Next To Rite Aid
6830 NE Bothell WY
Kenmore WA 98028
(425) 489-2808
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #9373 - Shoreline - (2 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Aurora Ave N & 175Th St
17524 Aurora Ave N
Shoreline WA 98133
(206) 542-4964
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Costco Store #106 - Aurora Village - (2.2 mi)
Photo Center
1175 N 205Th St
Shoreline WA 98133
(206) 546-0480
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99Walgreens #3788 - Shoreline - (2.4 mi)
Northeast Corner 145Th & Aurora
14510 Aurora Ave N
Shoreline WA 98133
(206) 361-8826
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Edmonds - (2.5 mi)
In Between Safeway & Tj Maxx
23632 Hwy 99
Edmonds WA 98026
(425) 775-2211
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #4157 - Seattle - (3.1 mi)
Southwest Corner Roosevelt Way & Northgate
859 Ne Northgate Way
Seattle WA 98125
(206) 417-0520
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #3765 - Lynnwood - (3.3 mi)
Photo Center
20725 Highway 99
Lynnwood WA 98036
(425) 712-0512
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #15404 - Edmonds - (3.4 mi)
Northeast Corner Of 100Th & Edmonds
9797 Edmonds Way
Edmonds WA 98020
(425) 672-0017
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99