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Kitsap County Clerk
County Clerk · Port Orchard
The Kitsap County Clerk's Office in Port Orchard is the official passport acceptance authority for Kitsap County, operating from the Kitsap County Courthouse on Division Street.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday | 8:00 AM–12:15 PM and 1:15–4:30 PM (appointment required) |
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| Wednesday | Closed for passport appointments — call to confirm |
| Saturday–Sunday | Closed |
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📖 About this office
The Kitsap County Clerk's Office in Port Orchard is the official passport acceptance authority for Kitsap County, operating from the Kitsap County Courthouse on Division Street. Positioned about ten miles south of downtown Bremerton, it draws applicants from across the peninsula who prefer a government clerk office over a postal facility — particularly families applying for children's passports, where both parents are often required to appear together.
The clerk's office accepts completed DS-11 applications, collects the applicable federal fees, reviews supporting documents, and forwards everything to a U.S. passport processing center. Passport photos are also offered on-site, making this a one-stop location for first-time applicants. The courthouse setting means staff have experience handling document questions and can clarify requirements on the spot.
Due to high demand, the office schedules passport appointments on select weekdays — call ahead or check the county website to secure a slot. Bremerton residents can reach Port Orchard in roughly 20 minutes by car, or via the Kitsap Transit foot ferry. For a complete list of Kitsap-area acceptance offices, visit the Bremerton passport offices page.
💡 Good to know
The Kitsap County Clerk accepts passport applications for residents throughout Kitsap County, including Bremerton, Silverdale, and Bainbridge Island. Appointments are required; the office was previously open for walk-ins but moved to appointment-only scheduling due to sustained high demand beginning in 2025. Call (360) 337-7164 or visit kitsap.gov/clerk to schedule. Bring both original documents and photocopies — the clerk's office retains copies.