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Vashon, Washington Passport Office Information


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

KCCSC - Vashon Island
19021 Vashon Hwy SW
Vashon WA, 98070

In Vashon, 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 Vashon 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 Vashon, 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 Vashon, Washington and Expedited Passport service options for Vashon.

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 Vashon Washington

Showing the single passport office in Vashon:

KCCSC - Vashon Island

19021 Vashon Hwy SW
Vashon, WA 98070

 

Other passport offices near Vashon Washington

City of Normandy Park - Normandy Park - 5.5 Miles
KCDC - Southwest Division - Burien - 6.3 Miles
USPO - Des Moines Station - Des Moines - 6.7 Miles
USPO - Wauna - Gig Harbor - 7.8 Miles
USPO - Westwood Station - Seattle - 8 Miles
City of SeaTac - Seatac - 8.2 Miles
USPO - Twin Lakes Station - Federal Way - 8.2 Miles
KCCSC - Regional Justice Center/Licensing Office - Kent - 8.6 Miles
City of Federal Way - Federal Way - 8.8 Miles
USPO - Tacoma Downtown Station - Tacoma - 9.6 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Vashon

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 - 12.8 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 577.6 Miles
Los Angeles Passport Agency - 821.6 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 893.9 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 913.6 Miles



Vashon, Washington Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Vashon

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 Vashon 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 Vashon 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 Vashon

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

Vashon Washington, Des Moines Washington, Burien Washington, Gig Harbor Washington, SeaTac Washington, Federal Way Washington, Manchester Washington, Tukwila Washington, Kent Washington, University Place Washington, Renton Washington, Bremerton Washington, Auburn Washington, Milton Washington, Edgewood Washington, Fairwood Washington, Bainbridge Island Washington, Mercer Island Washington, Lakewood Washington, Covington Washington

Passport Expediting in Vashon, Washington

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Vashon. 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 Vashon, Washington

We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Vashon simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Vashon 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 Vashon?

The process of getting a passport is pretty much the same wherever you are, however because this is about getting a passport in Vashon, 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 Vashon.
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 Vashon 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 Vashon?

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 Vashon, 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 Vashon residents, there is a regional passport facility only 12.8 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.

How much does a passport cost in Vashon?

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 Vashon

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 Vashon.

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

UPS Store - Normandy Park - (5.9 mi)
Next To Qfc
17837 1st Ave S
Normandy Park WA 98148
(206) 243-9843
Price: Cost varies by location
UPS Store - The Shops At Harbor Hill - (6.1 mi)
Located across from Costco behind Big 5
11010 Harbor Hill Dr
Gig Harbor WA 98332
(253) 509-0430
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #12910 - Gig Harbor - (6.2 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Harbor Hill & Borgen Blvd
4840 Borgen Blvd Nw
Gig Harbor WA 98332
(253) 853-9340
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #3840 - Burien - (6.2 mi)
Southwest 148Th & Ambaum
14656 Ambaum Blvd Sw
Burien WA 98166
(206) 901-1816
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Costco Store #624 - Gig Harbor - (6.3 mi)
Photo Center
10990 Harbor Hill Dr Nw
Gig Harbor WA 98332
(253) 853-8600
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99
CVS #10373 - Burien - (6.3 mi)
Photo Center
117 Sw 160th Street
Burien WA 98166
(206) 242-2030
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Burien - (6.6 mi)
Closest To Seatac Airport - Burien Plaza Next To Safeway
126 SW 148th St
Burien WA 98166
(206) 243-2989
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #9423 - Des Moines - (7.3 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Pacific Hwy S (99) & Kent-Des Moines Rd (516)
23003 Pacific Hwy S
Des Moines WA 98198
(206) 870-1832
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #7700 - Federal Way - (7.9 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Hoyt Rd Se & Sw 340Th St
34008 Hoyt Rd Sw
Federal Way WA 98023
(253) 838-5963
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Gig Harbor - (7.9 mi)
Photo Center
4810 Pt Fosdick Dr NW
Gig Harbor WA 98335
(253) 851-5104
Price: Cost varies by location


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