Important Due to Covid-19, processing times for passports may take up to 18 weeks for routine service and 12 weeks for expedited processing.

Seattle Passport - Where to Apply for a Passport in Seattle, Wa.

There are only 2 Seattle passport facilities located in the city where American citizens can submit applications for new passports. Be aware that many passport offices have limited operating hours and some require an appointment so be sure to call before you make the trip.

Applications for other passport services - renewals, name changes,and corrections, etc. - can be made by mail. For a list of acceptance facilities in cities other than Seattle, visit the Washington passport office page.

Seattle Passport Offices

Applications and supporting documents submitted at a Seattle passport office are reviewed by an authorized passport agent. The agent will administer an oath, witness the signing of the application form, place your form and documents in an envelope and seal it. You can then mail it directly to the processing center or to a registered expediter if you require this service.

Most application acceptance facilities are located in U.S. post offices although some are found in county clerks' offices and public libraries. There are quite a few places to choose from. Applicants are encouraged to call before visiting because a lot of facilities require an appointment or have limited operating hours.

It takes up to six weeks to process an application by routine processing. A request for expedited service will reduce the processing time to two or three weeks. Those who require passports more quickly can use one of the methods listed below.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Mailing delays are impacting passport processing. The Department of State's processing times begin when applications are received and not when you mail them. Standard service may take up to 18 weeks from the day the application is submitted to the day the passport arrives at your door. This timeframe includes up to 12 weeks of processing and up to 6 weeks for mailing.

Expedited service may take up to 12 weeks -- 6 weeks processing and an additional 6 weeks mailing on the front and back end. Delays may be significant so requesting 1-2-day mailing may greatly help.

Regional passport agencies are offering extremely limited in-person services if you need to travel internationally in the next 72 hours. Those with qualified life-or-death emergencies are prioritized.

Life-or-death emergencies are serious illnesses, injuries, or deaths in your immediate family (parent, legal guardian, child, spouse, sibling, and grandparent) that require you to travel outside the United States within 72 hours (3 business days).

If you need to travel due to a qualified life-or-death emergency, please call the National Passport Information Center for an appointment.

Mondays through Fridays 8 AM to 5PM, call ET 1-877-487-2778 (TDD/TTY:1-888-874-7793) Outside of these hours, 202-647-4000

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Facility Name	Street Address	City	State	ZIP	Phone
USPO - SEATTLE MIDTOWN	301 UNION STREET	SEATTLE	WA	98101	2067485417
USPO - WESTWOOD STATION	2721 SW TRENTON ST	SEATTLE	WA	98126	2069387769
USPO - MERCER ISLAND	3040 78TH AVE SE	MERCER ISLAND	WA	98040	2062328834
USPO - BELLEVUE	12224 NE BEL-RED ROAD	BELLEVUE	WA	98005	4254547288
USPO - NORTH CITY STATION	18336 AURORA N, STE 105	SHORELINE	WA	98133	2065428075
USPO - REDMOND	7241 185TH AVE NE	REDMOND	WA	98052	4258693690
KITSAP COUNTY CLERK	614 DIVISION ST.	PORT ORCHARD	WA	98366	3603377164
USPO - RENTON HIGHLANDS	4301 NE 4TH STREET	RENTON	WA	98059	4252276304
USPO - LYNNWOOD	6817 - 208TH ST. SW	LYNNWOOD	WA	98036	4257783447
USPO - DES MOINES STATION	2003 S. 216TH ST.	DES MOINES	WA	98198	2068243647

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Seattle Passport Agency

The Seattle Passport Agency processes passports for American citizens who need to travel abroad in 14 days or submit their passports for foreign visas within 28 days. The first step to applying at the regional processing agency is to schedule a visit by calling the automated appointment system.

During periods when the number of travelers increases significantly, setting up an appointment can consume a lot of time. You can also expect long lines at the agency during these times. You should plan to arrive early in order to pass through security before being directed to the agency. Arriving late could result in your appointment being canceled.

Seattle Passport Expediting Services

Applicants who are unable to schedule an appointment prior to their departure date may still be able to obtain their travel document by employing the assitance of a Seattle passport expediter. Since expediters can submit applications on a daily basis, they can obtain same day passports for clients. This is a viable solution if you cannot submit the application yourself or if you just do not want to spend the time doing it.

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