Federal passport fees will increase on July 13. Passports, passport cards, additional visa pages and file searches will increase by as much as 47 percent under fees set by the U.S. Department of State.

“Apply for a passport now to beat the increase,” said Pierce County Auditor Julie Anderson.
Passport applications require a certified birth certificate or proof of US citizenship (photo copies not accepted); Driver’s license, Military ID, or State ID with additional proof of identity; Social Security number.

Passport photos are available for $12. Passport fees must be paid by check, cashier’s check or money order (cash not accepted).

Auditor staff are available to process passport applications Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

For more information, go to http://www.piercecountywa.org/passport or call (253) 798-7445.