Municipal Court PASSPORTS - PROCEDURES

Hours | Fees | Processing Times | Renewals | What to bring | FAQ's | Notes

Link to U.S. Passport Services

HOURS OF OPERATION

9:30AM to 2:30 PM -- Monday, Thursday and Friday (Not on Tuesday or Wednesday)

FEES

ADULTS - (16 yrs and older) $100.00 each.

$25 in the form of Cash or Credit Card AND $75 in the form of Check or Money Order payable to US PASSPORT OFFICE

CHILDREN - (15 yrs and under) $85.00 each

$25 in the form of Cash or Credit Card AND $60 in the form of Check or Money Order

• Children - All children must be present.

• Both parents (with ID) must sign form for children age 15 or below OR one parent and certified letter from other parent.


• One parents (with ID) must sign form for children age 16 & 17

• If Child had prior passport, both the Prior Passport and Birth Certificate are required.

Make all checks payable to: US PASSPORT OFFICE (Each application must have its own check)

PROCESSING TIMES

• REGULAR - Takes 6 weeks to be returned with all your original documents

• EXPEDITE - Takes 2 weeks to be returned with all your original documents
  
  EXPEDITE COST = $160.00
  
  $160.00 = $135.00 check or Money Order (made out to US PASSPORT OFFICE) and $25.00 Cash or Credit Cards.

ADULT RENEWALS

If the passport was issued 15 or below prior years, the applicant must process his/ her individual renewal form. The Edmonds Municipal Court will supply the Renewal Form (DS-82).  ALL Instructions for renewing an adult passport are provided on the back of the renewal form.

If the passport was issued 16 or more prior years, the applicant must use a passport agent.  The Edmonds Municipal Court will process the application using the same procedure and fees as a new passport application.

Renewal Fees are the same as a normal Passport Application.

• Adults - Bring prior Passport and valid Driver's License.
• Children - Bring prior Passport, Original Certified Birth Certificate
  • If 15 years and younger - EITHER both parents must be present or one parent and certified letter from other parent.
  • If 16 & 17 years - One parent must be present

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING

• Completed Application Form DS-11
  
  All blanks on the form must be fully completed and CANNOT be pre-signed

• 2 Passport Photos - size 2” x 2”
  
• A Picture ID in the form of a Valid Drivers License, current School, Work or Military ID
  
• One of the following:
  • Certified Birth Certificate (NO foot print birth certificates)
  • Consular Report of Birth Abroad
  • Certificate of Citizenship
  • Naturalization or Citizenship Certificates
  • US Passport (if renewal)

All Certificates MUST be ORIGINALS and NOT copies

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: For what length of time is a Passport valid?

A: Passports are valid for a period of 10 years.

Q: My Passport is over 10 years old but is less than 15 years old. Can it be renewed?

A: Yes. Passports that are over 10 years old and less than 15 years old can be renewed by filling out a renewal form, paying a fee and the applicant required to mail.

Q: My Passport is greater than 15 years old. Is it still possible to renew it?

A: No. A renewal at this point is not possible. A new Passport would need to be obtained.

NOTES:

• This office will not accept an Affidavit of Identifying Witness. The person must go to another location or to the Seattle Office.
• Persons born in the following Texas Counties must be advised that a Birth Abstract is NOT ACCEPTABLE only the Long Form Certified Birth Certificate will be accepted: (Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, Zapata, Webb, Maverick, Kinney, Val Verde, Terrell, Brewster, Presidio, Hudspeth, and El Paso)
• Persons born in the state of California must be advised that a Birth Abstract is NOT ACCEPTABLE, only the Long Form Certified Birth Certificate will be accepted.