📍 WASHINGTON
King County District Court - Seattle
County Clerk / Court · Seattle
The King County District Court - Seattle is housed in the historic King County Courthouse at 516 3rd Avenue, Room E327, in the Civic Center district of downtown Seattle.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Monday–Friday | 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Saturday–Sunday | Closed |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The King County District Court - Seattle is housed in the historic King County Courthouse at 516 3rd Avenue, Room E327, in the Civic Center district of downtown Seattle. The King County District Court Clerk's office serves as an official U.S. passport acceptance facility, processing DS-11 applications for first-time applicants and those who cannot renew by mail. The courthouse setting makes this one of the more distinctive passport venues in the region — appointments take place inside an active judicial building steps from Seattle City Hall.
Passport hours at the King County District Court run 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Payment here differs from post office or city center requirements: the court accepts only checks or money orders — no cash, no credit cards. One payment goes to the U.S. Department of State for the federal application fee; a separate fee is payable to King County for the acceptance service. Applicants should budget extra time for courthouse security screening at the entrance before reaching Room E327.
This location draws applicants from across King County who want a government office alternative to the standard post office route, or who are already visiting the courthouse for other matters. It is convenient to multiple Metro bus lines and is within a few blocks of the Pioneer Square light rail station. Passport photos are not available on-site — bring your own 2x2 compliant photo. For a complete overview of acceptance sites throughout the city, visit the Seattle passport offices page or explore all options in the Washington state passport directory.
💡 Good to know
Plan for courthouse security screening before reaching Room E327 — allow extra time, especially during busy court days. Payment is by check or money order only: one made out to the U.S. Department of State and one to King County. No passport photos are provided; arrive with a compliant 2x2 photo. For appointment scheduling or questions, call (206) 205-9200 or visit the King County District Court website. See our Seattle passport guide for all city acceptance locations.