📍 WASHINGTON
Passport Acceptance Offices in Des Moines, Washington
Des Moines sits on the eastern shore of Puget Sound in King County, tucked between SeaTac and Federal Way with the marina and Saltwater State Park giving it a distinct waterfront character.
🔎 Passport offices in this city
2 offices
📌 Quick facts
📖 About Des Moines
Des Moines sits on the eastern shore of Puget Sound in King County, tucked between SeaTac and Federal Way with the marina and Saltwater State Park giving it a distinct waterfront character. For a city this size there are two solid ways to start a passport application without leaving town.
If you want photos taken in the same visit, the Des Moines Post Office on South 216th Street is the natural first stop; it accepts first-time and child applications by appointment and shoots the headshot for you. If you'd rather work with city staff on a set weekday schedule, the City Clerk's desk at City Hall on 11th Avenue South handles the same applications, though you'll need to bring your own 2x2 photo.
Families applying for children should note that minors under 16 need both parents present, so coordinate schedules before booking. Whichever office you choose, reserve a slot early, since acceptance is appointment-based at both.
The nearest federal facility is the Seattle Passport Agency downtown at 300 5th Avenue, roughly 15 miles and about 25 minutes north; it serves travelers with departures inside two weeks and is by appointment only. Everyone else is well served by the two local acceptance offices here in Des Moines. More cities are listed on our Washington passport directory.
💡 Good to know
Only the post office takes photos on site, so if you pick City Hall bring a compliant photo with you. Both offices operate by appointment, and the Seattle agency is reserved for urgent travel inside 14 days. Compare the two local desks on this Des Moines page before you book.