Passport Applications & Photos

× ALERT: Severe staff shortage in Licensing June through September. Customers visiting after 1 pm can expect 1-2 hour wait times. Passport applicants who are unprepared will be turned away after 4:00 pm. Vehicle and vessel licensing is provided by subagents throughout the county. Customers are strongly encouraged to conduct licensing at one of these locations.
× ID 2020: Questions about flying state to state with your Washington Driver's License or Identification card? Read about the REAL ID extension until October 2020.
*The agent fee increased from $25 to $35 on April 2, 2018.

 The Pierce County Auditor's Office is pleased to accommodate all U.S. citizens with their passport application needs. You can apply for your passport and have your picture taken in one easy location.

*No appointment necessary! Due to this, we see an influx of applicants during the summer months. We encourage applicants to complete all forms prior to arriving in the Office. 


​Adult Passport Renewal


Please Note:  Adult Passport Renewals are a self mail-in process only. Don't go to a passport acceptance facility if you qualify as an Adult Passport Renewal.  Renew a Passport by Mail.

Please visit the US State Department website to determine what forms to use and how to apply for your new passport.

View information on adult passport requirements.

View information on child passport requirements.

Remember to apply early for your passport. Please check the US Department of State website for current passport processing times.

Passport Fees

Type of Fee
 Fee Amount
Passport Book (16 years and older) paid to Department of State (*Check or Money Order)
 $110
Passport Book (15 years and younger) paid to Department of State (*Check or Money Order) $80
Passport Card (16 years and older) paid to Department of State (*Check or Money Order) $30
Passport Card (15 years and younger) paid to Department of State (*Check or Money Order) $15
Agent fee (per application - cash, check, or credit/debit card) $35
Color photos (per set - cash, check or credit/debit card) $12
* The above fee MUST be a check or money order. Each application requires its own check or money order. No cash or credit/debit cards accepted for the passport book or card fee.