Seattle Passport Agency Expediting Services

The Seattle Passport Agency provides emergency passport service for U.S. citizens who are traveling, or submitting their passports for foreign visas, within 14 days. If you would like to apply for your travel document at the Seattle Agency, you first have to schedule an appointment. Call toll-free at 1-877-487-2778, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. If you are not traveling, or needing to submit your passport for travel visas within 14 days, you need to submit your application at a nearby Passport Office or request expedited renewal by mail. If you are unable to travel to the Seattle Passport Agency, you can request quick processing through an emergency passport service.

Region Served

Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming

Public Hours of Operation

8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays)

Public Telephone Number

(Automated appointment line and general recorded information available 24 hours/7 days)

1-877-487-2778

Address

Seattle Passport Agency
Henry Jackson Federal Building
915 Second Avenue, Suite 992
Seattle, WA 98174-1091

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How to Get to the Seattle Passport Agency

Car: From the South, including Seatac Airport, follow the signs to Seattle and I-5. Take I-5 north into downtown Seattle and exit at Madison St. Take Madison St. west (towards the water) to Second Avenue (approximately 4 blocks). The Federal Building will be on your left. Parking is available in nearby private parking lots (approximately $15). Travel time is approximately 20 minutes from the airport.

From the North, take I-5 south to the Union St. exit downtown. Take Union St. west (towards the water) to Second Ave. Turn left on Second Ave. The Federal Bldg. will be approximately 4 blocks on your right.

From the East, take I-90 to I-5 North. Exit at Madison St. and follow the directions above.

From the West via ferry, park near the ferry terminal (Coleman Dock). The Federal Building is 2 blocks up the hill from the ferry terminal at the corner of First Avenue and Madison/Marion Streets.

Train: From King Street Station - taxis available (approximately 1/2 mile).

Taxi: From Seatac Airport - taxis available (travel time is approximately 20 minutes).

Apply Online for Your Passport.

When You Arrive for Your Appointment at the
Seattle Passport Agency

You will need your Social Security Number or your confirmation number.

Please arrive no more than 15 minutes prior to your appointment. Earlier arrivals will not be admitted.

Late arrivals, 15 minutes after the scheduled appointment, will have to reschedule their appointments.

Upon entry to the building, you will go through security, including metal detectors.

Take the elevator to the 9th floor, Suite 992.

Go to check-in/information. Your appointment will be verified.

You will be given a numbered ticket with the approximate, current waiting time at the bottom. (We do our best to keep the waiting time as short as possible.)