Passport Acceptance Facilities in King County
King County encompasses Seattle, Bellevue, and a large portion of the Puget Sound metro area. King County Records and Licensing at 500 4th Ave is the primary county-level acceptance facility, with photo services on-site. Seattle is home to the Seattle Regional Passport Agency for urgent applications.
King County Records and Licensing has online appointment booking through the King County website. The office is well-organized and experienced with high-volume passport processing. Walk-in availability is limited — call ahead the morning of your intended visit.
King County Records and Licensing
Limited — call ahead
Yes — on-site $15
Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm
king-county30 book / king-county00 child
King5
USPS Seattle Main Post Office
Yes — walk-ins accepted morning
Yes — $18
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 9am–2pm
King5 (card accepted)
What to Bring to Your King County Appointment
The Seattle Regional Passport Agency at 300 5th Ave S handles urgent applications for King County and surrounding area residents. For travel within 14 weeks, consider booking directly at the regional agency rather than dealing with mail processing timelines.
- Completed DS-11 form (printed, filled out, NOT signed)Download free at travel.state.gov. Sign only when the agent instructs you at the appointment.
- Certified birth certificate (original) + photocopyMust be issued by a state or county vital records office with raised seal. Hospital birth certificates are NOT accepted.
- Government-issued photo ID (original) + front-and-back photocopy
- Passport photo — 2×2 inch, taken within last 6 monthsYes — on-site $15 on-site at the clerk. Available at the USPS location for $18. Also at CVS, Walgreens, Walmart Photo near Seattle.
- Check or money order: king-county30 (passport book) payable to "U.S. Department of State"For children under 16: king-county00. Add King0 for a passport card. No cash accepted for the State Dept fee.
- Payment for King5 acceptance fee (to the facility — many accept debit/credit)
Walk-In Passport Applications in King County
Walk-in availability at the King County Records and Licensing: Limited — call ahead. For USPS in King County: Yes — walk-ins accepted morning. Walk-in policies change seasonally and day-to-day. Always call the specific location on the morning you intend to visit and ask whether walk-ins are being accepted that day and whether the passport specialist is available. See our walk-in guide for full strategy.
Peak season (March through June) sees the most appointment demand in King County. If you're applying during this window, book as early as possible — or consider expanding your search to neighboring counties if local slots are full.
Passport Photos in King County
On-site passport photo services at King County Records and Licensing: Yes — on-site $15. The nearby USPS location offers on-site photos for $18. Other options near Seattle: CVS Pharmacy (king-county6.99), Walgreens (king-county6.99), Walmart Photo Center (500 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104.44), FedEx Office (king-county4.99). Photos must be 2×2 inches, white/off-white background, neutral expression, no glasses, taken within the last 6 months, and printed on photo paper. See our complete photo guide.
Frequently Asked Questions — King County
King County Records and Licensing: Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm. The USPS location listed above: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 9am–2pm. Hours can change for holidays and staff schedules — always confirm directly with the facility before visiting. Call the facility or check their official website for the most current hours.
Yes — both the county clerk and USPS acceptance facilities in King County handle child passport applications. For children under 16, both parents (or one parent with a notarized DS-3053 from the absent parent) must either attend or provide consent. The child must be physically present. See our child passport guide and DS-3053 guide for full details.
If you're traveling within 14 weeks, pay for expedited processing (+King County Records and Licensing0) when you submit at any local acceptance facility. If you're traveling within 6 weeks, you qualify for an appointment at the nearest regional passport agency — which can process applications same-day or next-day. See our expedited passport guide for the full regional agency list and booking instructions.
As of February 2026, all library passport acceptance locations in Washington were removed from the State Department's acceptance facility program. The two options above — the King County Records and Licensing and the USPS location — are your primary alternatives in King County. See our library alternatives guide for more detail.