King County Community Service Centers Open for “Passport Day in the USA” Saturday

Editor's Note: The following is a press release issued by King County.

King County is partnering with the U.S Department of State to help residents apply for their passport. Four King County Community Service Centers will be open on Saturday, March 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for “Passport Day in the USA.” This special event will help residents who might not otherwise be able to apply for a passport in person during standard workday hours.

The four Community Service Centers participating in “Passport Day in the USA” are:

• Cottage Lake CSC, 19145 NE Woodinville-Duvall Rd., Woodinville
• Covington CSC, 27331 172nd Ave. SE, Suite 116, Covington
• Maleng Regional Justice Center CSC, 401 Fourth Ave. N., Room 1A, Kent
• Vashon CSC, 19021 Vashon Hwy. SW, Vashon

Since 2010, all U.S. citizens must present a valid passport book when re-entering the United States by air. In addition, U.S. citizens entering the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda at land borders and sea ports-of-entry must present a passport book, passport card, or other travel documents approved by the U.S. government.

No appointment is needed for services on “Passport Day in the USA.” However, services at all four Community Service Centers during this special event will be limited to passports only. Expedited processing is available for an additional fee.

For information about the passport application process, documents needed, associated costs, and available options, visit www.travel.state.gov, call the National Passport Information Center toll-free at 1-877-487-2778, or contact one of the Community Service Centers listed above. For general information about King County Community Service Centers, visit www.kingcounty.gov/csc or call 206-205-6166.