University Place, Washington Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in University Place, WA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In University Place, 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 University Place 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 University Place, 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 University Place, Washington and Expedited Passport service options for University Place.
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 University Place Washington
Showing the single passport office in University Place:
 | USPO - University Place |
6817 27th St W
University Place, WA 98466
Other passport offices near University Place Washington
Fircrest Municipal Court - Fircrest - 1.3 MilesUSPO - Evergreen Station - Tacoma - 2.6 Miles
Pierce County Auditor - Tacoma - 2.8 Miles
USPO - Lakewood - Lakewood - 3.9 Miles
USPO - Tacoma Downtown Station - Tacoma - 4.3 Miles
Fife City Clerk - Fife - 7.3 Miles
USPO - Twin Lakes Station - Federal Way - 8.6 Miles
City of Federal Way - Federal Way - 9.7 Miles
City of Edgewood - Edgewood - 10 Miles
City of Puyallup - Puyallup - 10.2 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to University Place
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 - 24 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 566.6 Miles
Los Angeles Passport Agency - 811.6 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 891.7 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 903.9 Miles
University Place, Washington Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in University Place 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 University Place 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 University Place will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to University Place, there is one less than 100 miles from University Place.
* 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 University Place
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 University Place 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 University Place 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 University Place
Residents of the following cities that are close to University Place can consider using the passport office services in University Place for their passport application sealing needs.
University Place Washington, Lakewood Washington, Steilacoom Washington, Gig Harbor Washington, Fort Lewis Washington, DuPont Washington, Milton Washington, Edgewood Washington, Puyallup Washington, Federal Way Washington, Sumner Washington, Auburn Washington, Roy Washington, Vashon Washington, Des Moines Washington, Kent Washington, Orting Washington, Burien Washington, Lacey Washington, SeaTac Washington
Passport Expediting in University Place, Washington
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in University Place. 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 University Place, Washington
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in University Place simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in University Place contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:
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 University Place.
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 University Place 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 University Place, 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 University Place and if you can provide proof of travel within the next seventy-two hours, you can make an appointment there and get a passport.
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 University Place
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 University Place.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
UPS Store - University Place - (0.3 mi)At 40th And Bridgeport In Safeway Shopping Center Next To Biglots
3800A Bridgeport Way W
University Place WA 98466
(253) 566-3143
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #7137 - University Place - (0.4 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Bridgeport Way Sw & 27Th St
2650 Bridgeport Way W
University Place WA 98466
(253) 564-0351
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #3723 - University Place - (0.9 mi)
Bridgeport & Cirque
7451 Cirque Dr W
University Place WA 98467
(253) 564-7569
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Lakewood Supercenter - (2.2 mi)
Photo Center
7001 Bridgeport Way W
Lakewood WA 98499
253-512-0964
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #3519 - Tacoma - (2.4 mi)
6Th & Stevens
4315 6Th Ave
Tacoma WA 98406
(253) 756-5159
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Tacoma Supercenter - (2.5 mi)
Photo Center
1965 S. Union Ave
Tacoma WA 98405
253-414-9532
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - Tacoma - (2.7 mi)
Photo Center
2602 S 38th St
Tacoma WA 98409
(253) 473-1361
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - Tacoma - (2.8 mi)
In Westgate North Shopping Center Next To Safeway
2661 N Pearl St
Tacoma WA 98407
(253) 761-0790
Price: Cost varies by locationCostco Store #95 - Tacoma - (2.8 mi)
Photo Center
2219 S 37Th St
Tacoma WA 98409
(253) 475-5595
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99Walgreens #4064 - Lakewood - (3 mi)
Steilacoom & Hipkins
8224 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood WA 98498
(253) 581-0494
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99