Passport Offices and Expedited Passports in Washington
Most people in Washington apply for a passport at a local acceptance facility, such as a post office, county auditor's office or library. If you travel soon, you have two faster routes: an appointment at the Seattle Passport Agency, or a registered courier such as Allstate Passports & Visas. Below you will find the facilities in 33 Washington cities, how each option works, and how to order a Washington birth certificate if you need one for your application.
Choose your city
Seattle and the Eastside: Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Renton, Tukwila
North Sound and the islands: Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mukilteo, Anacortes, Oak Harbor, Bellingham, Lynden, Blaine
South Sound: Tacoma, Federal Way, Puyallup, Gig Harbor, Lacey
Kitsap and the Olympic Peninsula: Bremerton, Port Angeles, Sequim
Southwest Washington: Vancouver, Camas, Longview
Central Washington: Ellensburg, Wenatchee, Yakima
Eastern Washington: Spokane, Spokane Valley, Kennewick, Pasco, Richland
Your options in Washington
Passport acceptance facilities
Acceptance facilities take applications for first passports, children's passports and replacements for lost or stolen passports. Most work by appointment, so book as early as you can. Each city page above lists the facilities near you.
Bring a completed Form DS-11 (do not sign it until the agent asks you to), proof of U.S. citizenship such as a certified birth certificate, a valid photo ID with a photocopy, and one passport photo. You pay two separate fees: one to the U.S. Department of State and one to the facility.
The Seattle Passport Agency
The Seattle Passport Agency is run by the U.S. Department of State. It only sees applicants with an appointment who travel internationally within 14 days or need a foreign visa within 28 days. Bring proof of your trip, such as a ticket or itinerary. How to book an agency appointment.
Allstate Passports & Visas
We are a private courier registered with the U.S. Department of State, not a government office. We check your documents and hand-carry your application to a passport agency for you, which helps when you cannot get an agency appointment or cannot travel to one. Call (800) 672-1015, text (206) 522-5995, or read about our passport services.
Birth certificates in Washington
The Washington State Department of Health, Center for Health Statistics, keeps birth records from July 1, 1907. A certified copy costs $25, plus a processing fee that depends on how you order. You can order online or by phone through VitalChek, the department's only contracted vendor, by mail, or in person at many local health departments. Mail orders can take several weeks, so order early if your trip is close.
Since January 1, 2021, Washington issues certified birth certificates only to the person named, close family members, legal representatives and others who can prove a qualifying relationship. Details are on the Department of Health vital records page.
Washington passport questions
Is there a passport office in Washington?
Yes. The Seattle Passport Agency is the State Department's office for Washington. It only sees people by appointment who travel within 14 days or need a visa within 28 days. Everyone else applies at an acceptance facility or renews by mail or online.
Can I get a passport the same day in Seattle?
Only with an appointment at the Seattle Passport Agency, and only if you travel within 14 days or need a visa within 28 days. Same-day issue is not guaranteed and depends on your case.
Can I renew my passport online in Washington?
The State Department runs online renewal nationally, so the rules are the same in every state. It suits adults renewing a regular passport who are not traveling soon. If your trip is close, an agency appointment or a registered courier is the faster choice.
Where do Washington residents get a certified birth certificate?
From the Washington State Department of Health, online or by phone through VitalChek, by mail, or in person at many local health departments. Call your local health department first to confirm it can issue your record.
Information checked October 2026. Related pages: passport renewal, new passport, passport for a child, lost or stolen passport.
