Passport Fair
On Saturday, June 8, you will have the opportunity to apply for your passport conveniently and hassle free! This event is only for people applying for FIRST TIME PASSPORTS, for CHILDREN, or for LOST and STOLEN passports. This is not for passport renewals.
This Passport Fair is being hosted by the City of Seattle’s Central Customer Service Center, which is not usually open on Saturdays, but we are holding this to help constituents get appointments more easily. Space is limited, so please register early.
Basic Information
When is the Event:
Time: Saturday, June 8th from 9:00am-1:00pm
Where: Location will be sent to registered participants after registration.
Length of appointment: 15 minute time slots (12 appointment in an hour)
How to register: You can register for any 15 minute time slot at the links below:
Register for appointments 9:00 am - 10:45 am here.
Register for appointments 11:00 - 1:00 pm here.
Please note: you will pay the State Department for this service when you arrive at the location on the day of the Passport Fair. Please bring an appropriate method of payment. See below for more details.
More information
Who can book an appointment:
- I am applying for my first U.S. passport.
- I am applying with my child who is under age 16.
- My previous U.S. passport was issued when I was under age 16.
- My previous U.S. passport was lost, stolen, or damaged.
- My previous U.S. passport was issued more than 15 years ago.
To learn more about renewing your passport and begin that process, visit the State Department’s website: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/renew.html
Info needed when booking an appointment:
- Full name
- Is the appointment for yourself or for your child?
- Contact information
- Current address
Passport Appointment Confirmation:
What you need for your appointment:
• Please arrive on time for your appointment, and expect to wait up to 20 minutes after your scheduled time before being helped.
• All applicants must appear in person, even minors.
• Completed form DS11
• State Certified Birth Certificate or Previous U.S. Passport or original Certificate of Naturalization or original Certificate of Citizenship.
• Children under 16 (first time applicant): Must always submit an original birth certificate.
• Children under 16 (applying with a previous passport): An original OR photocopy of birth certificate (front and back) must be submitted with application.
• One current color passport photo: 2” x 2” with plain white or off-white background. (free of shadows)
• A Valid Driver’s License or a Valid Photo Identification (applicant or parent/guardian)
• Please bring photocopies of U.S Citizenship and Photo ID (front and back) to submit with the application.
Payment:
Two separate payments will be collected with each application.
• Payment #1: Passport Fee - U.S. Dept. of State(check, cashier check or money order)
• Payment #2: Acceptance Fee - City of Seattle(cash, cashier check or check) Multiple payments made to the "City of Seattle" can be combined in one check.
• This location does not accept debit or credit cards for passport transactions.
Information for 16 and 17 year old:
• Children under age 16 – both parents must be present or have a notarized copy of Form DS3053-Statement of Consent from the absent parent with a clear photocopy of the front and back of the identification presented to the notary. Sole legal authority documents can be substituted for notarized consent.
• Applicants age 16 or 17 will require one parent to be present. If neither parent can be present, you must show proof of parental awareness and have your own photo ID. Examples of parental awareness: check with parents name(s) on it, parent listed on application as emergency contact.
Passport & Acceptance Fees:
Passport Book Only for Age 16 and Over (Valid for 10 years):
Routine Service: $130
Expedited Service: $190
Passport Book Only Age 15 and Under (Valid for 5 years)
Routine Service: $100
Expedited Service: $160
Passport Card Only for Age 16 and Over (Valid for 10 years):
$30 card only
Passport Card Only for Age 15 and Under (Valid for 5 years)
$15 card only
There is an optional 1-2-day express mail delivery of your Passport book, card and optional. The delivery fees are paid to the "U.S Dept. of State" To receive this service, please add $19.53 to your total costs.
General Information:
- For 1-2 constituents please book one 15 minute time slot.
- For more than 2 constituent please book an additional 15 minute time slot.
- If you no longer need an appointment, please make sure to cancel your appointment.
- Appointments may book up quick, if you did not receive an appointment, keep an eye on appointment slots for any cancellations.
For general information on forms, costs, and processing times, visit the State Department's website. And to check the current status of your passport application, click here.
As always, please leave yourself extra time in case of delays throughout any part of this process.
Current processing times:
Routine processing: 6-8 weeks
Expedited Processing: 2-3 weeks
These times do not include mailing times to and from the passport agency.