Whatcom County Treasurer's Office

The Whatcom County Treasurer's Office, located in Suite 104 at 311 Grand Avenue in downtown Bellingham, is a government-run passport acceptance counter operated by the county. Staff here execute new passport book and passport card applications, witnessing your signature and forwarding your paperwork to the U.S. Department of State.

Service is strictly by appointment, Monday through Friday excluding holidays, and each applicant must book their own separate slot. One local detail worth planning for: this counter accepts only checks or money orders for the government fee, not cash or cards, so bring the correct forms of payment.

This civic option pairs well with the nearby post office for anyone applying downtown. For a side-by-side look at both counters, visit our Bellingham passport office guide.

This office does not process DS-82 mail-in renewals, and it can't accept cash or credit cards for the State Department fee — bring a check or money order. Each traveler in your party needs an individual appointment, so families should book early because slots fill quickly. For alternatives and travel-agency details across the county, see the wider Washington passport directory.