Passport Information
The Yelm Municipal Court is an official Passport Acceptance Facility as of August 1, 2006, allowing us to assist with applications for a US passport.
Acceptance agents receive applications from the public and review them to ensure all necessary information and citizenship evidence is included. They administer the required oath and witness the applicants’ signatures, then forward the applications to the Passport Services Agency (US Dept. of State) for issuance. Acceptance facilities also provide the public with general information on passport procedures and serve as a liaison between applicants and Passport Services Agencies. The actual decision to issue or deny a passport is made only by a Passport Services Agency, not the City of Yelm.
Passport Services Hours
Monday, Tuesday, and Friday between 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Thursday between 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Court related business is a priority so please expect delays.
Passport Fees (effective July 13, 2010)
Passport Fee - $110 or $80 for ages 15 and under (check or M.O.)
Execution Fee - $25 (check, cash or M.O.)
Total Fees - $135 or $105 ages 15 and under
The execution fee may be paid in cash or by check to the Yelm Municipal Court. The passport fee must be paid by check or money order to U.S. Dept. of State.
Documents Needed
Applications may be downloaded from www.travel.state.gov or may be picked up at the Yelm Municipal Court office at 206 McKenzie Ave SE, Yelm, WA.
Processing Time
If you intend to travel within two (2) weeks, you will need to go to Seattle for your passport with your paperwork as well as proof of travel. The Seattle Passport Agency will not process your passport without an appointment. For an appointment and directions, please call 877-487-2778.
Renewals
You may renew your passport with Form DS-82 if you meet all of the following criteria:
1. You can submit your most recent passport
2. Your previous passport was issued on or after your 16th birthday
3. Your most recent passport was issued less than 15 years ago
4. You use the same name as on your most recent passport, OR have had name changed by marriage or court order and can submit proper documentation to reflect name changes.
Total Fee: $75
Minors
As of February 1, 2008 the passport Two-Parent Consent Law (Public Law 106-113, Section 236) will be modified to encompass all children under the age of 16. This means that as of that day all passport agents nationwide will require the consent of both parents from children under the age of 16. Therefore, all passport applications for minors’ ages 0-15 will require the consent from both parents before the passport can be issued.
Contacts
For application forms and additional information please visit:
www.travel.state.gov
www.ci.yelm.wa.us
Yelm Municipal Court
Public Safety Building
206 McKenzie Ave SE
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-3242
To check the status of a passport that is being processed, you may call toll free at 1-877-4USA-PPT (1-877-487-2778). For TDD/TTY service, you may call toll free at 1-888-874-7792.