Passport office in Tacoma, WA
12 places in and around Tacoma accept passport applications. Tacoma has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Seattle, about 27 miles away, under 2 hours by car.
Where to apply in Tacoma
For a first passport, a child's passport, or a lost one, apply at an acceptance facility. Bring your completed DS-11, proof of citizenship, photo ID and one passport photo.
There are 12 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Tacoma. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Pierce County Auditors Office
1.2 mi2401 S 35th St,rm. 200, Tacoma, WA 98409 · Map
Mon–Wed, Fri 8:30am–4:30pm
Thu 8:30am–4:30pm
(253) 798-7427 · Book appointment
Lincoln Post Office
1.5 mi3705 S G St, Tacoma, WA 98418 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
(253) 476-1251 · Book appointment
Tacoma Downtown Station Post Office
2.3 mi1102 A Street, Tacoma, WA 98402 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
(253) 627-8279 · Book appointment
Uspo - University Place
2.8 mi6817 27th Street W, Tacoma, WA 98466 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 10am–1pm
(253) 302-8356 · Book appointment
City of Fircrest
2.8 mi115 Ramsdell St, Fircrest, WA 98466 · Map
Tue 8am–12pm
Wed 10am–2:30pm
(253) 238-4135 · Book appointment
City of Federal Way
9.7 mi33325 8th Avenue South,city Hall, Federal Way, WA 98003 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:30am–12pm
(253) 835-7001 · Book appointment
City of Auburn
11.3 mi25 W Main Street,auburn City Hall, Auburn, WA 98001 · Map
Mon, Wed–Fri 8am–5pm
(253) 931-3039 · Book appointment
Uspo - Sumner
11.6 mi1313 Fryar Ave, Sumner, WA 98390 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:30am–3:30pm
(253) 891-9601 · Book appointment
Upso - Dupont
12 mi1313 Thompson Circle, Dupont, WA 98327 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:15am–1:15pm
(253) 964-8333 · Book appointment
City of Des Moines
14 mi21630 - 11th Ave. S. #d, Des Moines, WA 98198 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–3pm
(206) 878-4595 · Book appointment
King County District Court (maleng Regional Justice Center)
14.7 mi401 4th Ave N,#1a, Kent, WA 98032 · Map
Mon–Wed, Fri 9am–3pm
Thu 9am–3pm
(206) 205-9200 · Book appointment
City of Bonney Lake
14.8 mi9002 Main Street East,ste 300, Bonney Lake, WA 98391 · Map
Tue 8:30am–4pm
(253) 862-8602 · Book appointment
Source: U.S. Department of State acceptance facility database, retrieved November 2026. Hours change, so confirm with the facility before visiting.
Need it in under 2 weeks?
You can book an appointment at the Seattle Passport Agency. From Tacoma that is about 27 miles away, under 2 hours by car, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Tacoma
Timeline
- 6+ weeksRoutine service is fine. Apply at an acceptance facility (first-time, child, lost passport) or renew by mail or online.
- 3–6 weeksPay the $60 expedite fee and choose 1–2 day return delivery.
- Under 14 daysYou qualify for a passport agency appointment, if you can get one, or use a registered expediter.
- Under 3 daysLife-or-death emergency involving immediate family: call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778.
More options for the rest of the state: passport offices in Washington.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Tacoma?
There are 12 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Tacoma, including Pierce County Auditors Office and Lincoln Post Office. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Tacoma?
No. The nearest is the Seattle Passport Agency in Seattle, about 27 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Tacoma?
Not in Tacoma itself. Same-day or next-day passports are only issued at passport agencies, the closest being Seattle. An expediter can handle it without you travelling.