Passports

For current passport application requirements, visit the U.S. State Department Passports webpage.

Everyone who is not eligible to apply by mail must appear in person. All minors (people younger than 18 years) must appear in person. For minors under 16, refer to the U.S. State Department website for special requirements.

District Court passport acceptance locations

You can submit your U.S. passport application at these King County District Court locations:

• Bellevue
• Burien
• Maleng Regional Justice Center (MRJC - Kent)
• Seattle (King County Courthouse)
• Shoreline

Apply for passport

Follow these steps to apply for a U.S. passport at King County District Court:

1. Download passport application from the U.S. State Department website
2. Fill out your passport application (do not sign it until you meet with a court clerk at your appointment)
3. Schedule a passport application appointment with the Court
4. Bring all required items to your appointment

Processing Times

For current passport processing times, refer to the U.S. State Department. You can pay an additional $60 for expedited processing.

Application Status

After you have submitted your passport application to the Court, you can check your application status with the U.S. State Department.

Passport renewals

King County District Court does not accept passport renewals (Form DS-82).

For information on renewing a passport, visit the U.S. State Department webpage: Already Have a Passport.

Fees

• King County District Court service fee: $35 per application
  • This payment must be in the form of cash, credit card or check or money order made payable to “King County District Court"
  • This payment must be in the form of a check or money order made payable to "Department of State." Cash and credit cards are not accepted for the State Department fee.
    • Adult Passport Book: $130
    • Adult Passport Card: $30
    • Adult Passport Book & Card: $160
    • Minor Passport Book: $100
    • Minor Passport Card: $15
    • Minor Passport Book & Card: $115

    Make passport appointment

    You can schedule a passport application appointment at any of the below King County District Court locations. Drop-ins are not accepted.

    Appointments are available Monday – Friday 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Appointments are 30 minutes long for either individuals or families. Each 30-minute appointment slot is limited to four total people in your family. If your family has more than four passport applications to submit, please schedule an additional appointment timeslot.

    You must arrive at the start of your appointment time to have your application processed. Any individual arriving ten minutes late or more will have to reschedule their appointment to a later date.

    
    Schedule passport appointment at:

    • Bellevue
    • Burien
    • Maleng Regional Justice Center (Kent)
    • Seattle (King County Courthouse)
    • Shoreline

    You must bring all completed materials to your appointment, or the Court will cancel your appointment.

    What to Bring

    You must bring all of the following items to your passport application appointment:

    1. Completed passport application (do not sign it until you meet with a court clerk at your appointment)

    2. Certified copy of your birth certificate or previous U.S. passport

    • Minor children ages 17 and under who are first time applicants – Certified copy of birth certificate required
    • Minor children ages 16-17 who have a previous passport - Previous passport required (no birth certificate needed)
    • Minor children ages 15 and under who have a previous U.S. passport – Photocopy of birth certificate and previous passport

    3. Photo identification (driver's license, ID card, Student ID card, Temporary ID, etc.)

    4. Easy to read photocopy of the front and back of your photo identification (on one page) that matches the identification you are submitting to obtain your passport

    5. A photograph of your face, sized 2 inches by 2 inches

    • Photos must have been taken within the past 6 months
    • Background must be white or off-white
    • No glasses allowed in passport photos

    For information regarding digital photos, visit the U.S. State Department website.

    6. Check or money order made payable to "Department of State" for your application fee (see Fees) - cash and credit cards are not accepted for this fee

    7. Cash, check, money order or credit card payment of $35 per application for the Court’s service fee, made payable to “King County District Court”