Hours of operation for accepting passport applications at the City Clerk's Office in Tukwila City Hall are Mondays, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The City of Tukwila is a Passport Acceptance Facility, allowing us to assist with applications for a U.S. passport. Following is some basic information regarding common passport questions. For more detailed information, as well as downloadable forms, addresses, and frequently asked questions, please visit the U.S. Passport Services Website.
By U.S. regulation, only Federal, State or Local government officials may serve as passport acceptance agents. Acceptance agents receive applications from the public and review them to ensure all necessary information and citizenship evidence is included. They administer the required oath and witness the applicants' signatures, then forward the applications to the Passport Services Agency (U.S. Dept. of State) for issuance. Acceptance facilities also provide the public with general information on passport procedures and serve as a liaison between applicants and Passport Services Agencies. The actual decision to issue or deny a passport is made only by a Passport Services Agency, not the City of Tukwila. To check on the status of a submitted passport, please call 1-877-487-2778 or send email to npic@state.gov.
What Do You Need To Apply?
- Two identical photographs (2"x2")
- Proof of citizenship: Certified copy of birth certificate issued by State, County or City; OR previously-issued passport (if you have a previous passport you must bring this with you); OR Certificate of Naturalization. -No Photocopies
- Photo identification such as Driver's license (no temporaries or learner's permits); Government employee I.D. card; Official military I.D. card; Aircraft pilot's license issued by DOT, FAA. (We cannot accept social security or medicare cards, credits cards, voter registration, or club membership cards.)
- Refer to Passport Fee Schedule below. Passport fees in the form of check/money order (no cash or credit card) to be made payable to PASSPORT SERVICES. Execution fees to be made payable to City of Tukwila (cash, check or Mastercard/Visa accepted for this portion of fee only).
Passport Services' goal is to issue passports within 25 business days of receipt of an application. (applications are mailed to two Passport Offices prior to final processing so please add approximately 2 weeks mail delivery time in your planning--14 days for final delivery to Passport Services + 25 business days for processing)
Expedited service is available for an additional fee. This may be necessary if you have immediate travel plans, or if you are going to a country that requires a visa for travel (you must have your passport in hand first before you can apply for a visa).
Passport Fees
Passport fee changes went into effect on February 1, 2008.
♦ View/Print the current Passport Fee Schedule in PDF format.
