Passports


The Kitsap County Clerk's Office is a passport acceptance agent. Our office will accept and verify all the information needed, collect the necessary fees, pictures and forms and forward them to the passport agency. Your passport will be mailed directly to you from the passport agency. For US passport questions and on-line applications please go to the agency's website: www.travel.state.gov

 

  • See passport agency website for passport requirements, fees and processing times (Fees have recently increased): www.travel.state.gov

  • PASSPORT FEES to be paid by check or money order (NO CASH or CARD) payable to "U.S. DEPT. OF STATE"  (separate check/money order for EACH application). Click here for fee chart

  • PROCESSING FEES may be paid by cash, credit card or a SEPARATE check or money order payable to "KITSAP COUNTY CLERK"

  • Applications can be obtained at the Kitsap County Clerk's Office or by downloading from www.travel.state.gov


Already have a passport and looking to renew?

Find out if you're eligible to renew your passport without having to come into the Clerk's office. The Clerk's office can only process DS-11 forms. To view passport renewal information, Click Here!


REAL ID Act— Extensions approved for WA and OR

Washington ID cards will now be accepted for domestic air travel with an extended date of May 7, 2025. After that date the standard driver's licenses will cease to be adequate identification for use at the airports.

Both states had applied for an extension of the REAL ID program and were recently granted permission. The previous deadline was set for October 2020. For more information please visit the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or the Transportation Security Agency (TSA).

 

If your passport has been processed and you do not receive it during the allotted time you may contact the United States Passport Services direct line listed below:

National Passport Information Center
(877) 487-2778 - Direct Line
(888) 874-7793 - TDD

Call Center Hours: 8:00 am. – 8:00pm, Monday through Friday (Eastern Time)
The Center is closed Saturday, Sunday and Federal Holidays
24 hour automated service 7 Days a week
Website address: www.travel.state.gov

What to Bring:

 1. Completed DS-11
 2. Provide evidence of U.S. Citizenship
 3. Present ID
 4. Bring copies of Evidence of U.S. Citizernship and ID
 5. Any supporting documents for Special Circumstances (ie name change)

 Minors additionally need to bring both parents or DS-3035, documentation showing parental relationship (ie birth certificate), and show parental consent. Please refer to U.S. Passports (state.gov) for more information. 


We will attempt to process passport applications for everyone that comes into the office during the hours listed above, but the Clerk's statutory duties take precedence. Due to staffing demands, safety requirements and the increased volume of passport applicants we may not be able to process all applications even for those individuals that arrive during the posted hours. Thank you for your understanding and consideration. 


PASSPORT INFORMATION

Passport Acceptance Hours

*The office is closed for lunch from 12:15-1:15pm daily. (Excluding Holidays)

614 Division St Room 202

Port Orchard, WA 98366

*Expect high volumes.* 

**Beginning March 24, 2025**

Due to continued unprecedented demand for passport processing, our office is now accepting appointments only on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Appointments for DS-11 passport processing can be scheduled by clicking HERE. 1-2 applicants max per appointment. 

We are offering "Walk-in Wednesday" where appointments will not be accepted, and applicants can get on an electronic waitlist. DS-11 applications will be processed from 10:00am-12:00 and 1:30pm-3:00pm. We cannot guarantee everyone on the waitlist will be processed. This is a high volume service. Please utilize the waitlist link below to get an idea of how long you may be waiting and plan your trip accordingly. We appreciate your patience during this time. 

PASSPORT WAITLIST

To help your application submission run smoothly, please complete our checklist to ensure you are ready for processing.

Passport photos available at the Clerk's Office for $15!

All Passport Applicants must appear in person (including minors under 16)

To view special requirements on minors under the age of 16, Click Here

Applications must be single sided and filled out in black ink only

Passport Fees to be paid by check or money order (NO CASH) payable to "U.S. DEPT. OF STATE" (separate check/money order for EACH application)

Processing Fees to be paid by cash, credit card or a SEPARATE check or money order payable to "KITSAP COUNTY CLERK"

Processing: $35.00

Photos: $15.00

For current passport rates please visit: www.travel.state.gov

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