Passport office in Bellingham, WA
4 places in and around Bellingham accept passport applications. Bellingham has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Seattle, about 80 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 2-hour drive.
Where to apply in Bellingham
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 4 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Bellingham. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Uspo - Bellingham
0 mi315 Prospect St., Bellingham, WA 98225 · Map
Tue–Fri 10am–2pm
Sat 10am–12pm
(360) 752-9822 · Book appointment
Whatcom County Treasurers Office
0 mi311 Grand Avenue,suite 104, Bellingham, WA 98225 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–3pm
(360) 778-5162 · Book appointment
Western Washington University-testing Center
0 mi333 32nd St,suite #120, Bellingham, WA 98225 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm
Sat 8:30am–4:30pm
(360) 650-3080 · Book appointment
City of Everson
12.9 mi111 W. Main St., Everson, WA 98247 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm
(360) 966-3411 · 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 Bellingham that is about 80 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 2-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Bellingham
Seattle, WA
~80 mi from Bellingham
San Francisco, CA
~758 mi from Bellingham
Los Angeles, CA
~1,036 mi from Bellingham
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 Bellingham?
There are 4 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Bellingham, including Uspo - Bellingham and Whatcom County Treasurers Office. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Bellingham?
No. The nearest is the Seattle Passport Agency in Seattle, about 80 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Bellingham?
Not in Bellingham 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.