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Passport Information

Beginning January 23, 2007, ALL PERSONS traveling by AIR between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean region are required to present a passport or other valid travel document to enter or re-enter the United States. For more information, including requirements for Land and Sea Travel, visit: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html

Passport Photos now available in the Clerk's Office!
Cost: $10

All Passport Applicants MUST appear in Person
(including minors under age 16)

The Passport Card:
Beginning February 1, 2008, customers will now have the option to apply for a Passport Card which may only be used for land and sea travel between the Unites States and Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean. For more information visit: http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_card/ppt_card_3926.html

Applications for passports may be obtained at the Kitsap County Clerk's Office or you may download them at: http://travel.state.gov/passport/forms/forms_847.html

To obtain a passport you must have the following items:

Proof of Citizenship: certified copy of Birth Certificate, previous passport, or Certificate of Naturalization
2 official passport photos, 2 X 2 inches (Now available in the Clerk's Office for $10)
Valid photo identification
Applicant's social security number

Special requirements for Children under age 16 effective February 1, 2008. Both parents or child's legal guardian must:

Present evidence of child's U.S. citizenship and
Present evidence that they are the parents or guardian and
Show valid personal identification and
Sign and take oath before an authorized passport acceptance agent
If either parent is unable to appear, the absent parent must provide a notarized statement of consent, which includes the child's name and date of birth, authorizing passport issuance

For further information: http://travel.state.gov/passport/forms/ds3053/ds3053_1547.html

Passports for age 16 and over are valid for 10 years; for under age 16 they are valid for 5 years.

New Rates Effective February 1, 2008

(The Kitsap County Clerk's office does not accept
credit cards for passport services).

Fee Type	Passport Fee	Processing Fee	Total Fee
Passport Book Age 16 & Over Age 15 & Under	$75 $60	$25 $25	$100 $85
Passport Card - First Time Applicant Age 16 & Over Age 15 & Under	$20 $10	$25 $25	$45 $35
Passport Card - With Valid Passport (Mail-in form) Age 16 & Over Age 15 & Under	$20 $10	$0 $0	$20 $10
Passport Renewal (Mail-in Form)	$75	$0	$75

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

Processing Fees to be paid by cash or a SEPARATE check or money order payable to "KITSAP COUNTY CLERK" for each application

EXPEDITED PASSPORT:

In order to expedite service for your passport, you must pay an additional $60.00 fee per application. See Clerk for Rush Passport details.

PASSPORT ACCEPTANCE LOCATIONS:

Kitsap County Clerk
614 Division Street, Room 202
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 337-7164
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm
City of Poulsbo
Office of the City Clerk
19050 Jensen Way NE
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 779-3901
Hours: Tuesdays by appointment only from 9:00am-11:30am and 2:00pm-3:45pm.
Bainbridge Island Municipal Court
10255 NE Valley Rd.
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-5641
Hours: Friday's by appointment only from 9:00am-11:30am & 12:45pm-2:45pm.
City of Gig Harbor
Office of the City Clerk
3510 Grandview Street
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 851-8136
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am - 4:00pm
Mason County Clerk
5th & Alder
Shelton, WA 98584
(360)427-9670
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm

APPLICATION STATUS:

National Passport Information Center
Toll Free 1-877-487-2778 (TDD/TTY: 1-888-874-7793)

24 Hour Automated Information. Customer Service Representatives available Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, Eastern time (excluding federal holidays) or via email at npic@state.gov