While the Department of Licensing and Thurston County Auditor’s Office will temporarily pause vehicle and vessel licensing services on Friday, February 14, residents can take advantage of increased walk-in capacity for passport application appointments. With the REAL ID deadline approaching on May 7, 2025, now is the perfect time to ensure you have the proper identification to fly. A passport is REAL ID compliant and can be processed quickly during this licensing service downtime.

The Thurston County Auditor's Office will hold a Passport Fair on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Thurston County Atrium Building. As the only provider of full-time passport services in the county, the Auditor's Office is dedicated to ensuring accessible passport services for community members.