King County District Court – Bellevue

King County District Court’s East Division in Bellevue doubles as one of the Eastside’s most convenient passport acceptance facilities. The courthouse sits at 1309 114th Ave SE, Suite 100, just south of downtown Bellevue, making it a practical choice for residents who prefer a government office setting over a post office.

Passport applications accepted here follow the standard State Department process: a clerk verifies your identity documents, witnesses your signature, and forwards the application package to the appropriate processing center. Because this is a court facility, the environment is orderly and the staff are experienced with first-time applicants as well as child passport applications, which require both parents or a notarized consent form.

King County District Court accepts applications Monday through Friday during business hours. Appointments are strongly recommended — call (206) 205-9200 or check the county’s online scheduling portal before you arrive. For everything else about applying in the region, the Washington state passport guide covers agency locations, renewal rules, and processing timelines.

Child passport applications require either both parents present or a notarized DS-3053 parental consent form — confirm which documents to bring when you call ahead. The Bellevue passport offices page also lists the nearby Main Post Office option if a weekday morning slot fits your schedule better. Passport photos are not offered at this court location, so arrange photos in advance at a pharmacy or print shop.