For passport forms, or to check the status of a submitted passport application visit the US Department of State Passport Services website.

The Whatcom County Treasurer’s office is an approved passport acceptance facility. If you need to apply for a new Passport Book or Passport Card, pick up forms to renew an existing passport, or report one as lost or stolen, we can help.

Passport Processing Hours
Our passport processing hours are from 8:30am to 4pm, Monday - Friday (holidays excluded), no appointment is necessary.

Processing Time
Please check the US Department of State website for current expected processing times. There is an “Expedite” service available for an additional $60 per passport, that could shorten this time to within 3 weeks door-to-door.

Photographs
All photographs must be taken within the last 6 months, 2x2 inches in size, and with a white background. They must be taken in normal street attire, without a hat or dark glasses. There are several places in town that take passport specific photos, and they should know the Department of State requirements, as not all are listed here.