The food is unbelievable and disgusting... There's 1 staff member that's an awesome lady Deputy Si!…read moreThe showers are grimey and the blankets make me itch!

Awwww shit you're now incarcerated. Be nice and the staff will treat you well; be a prick and the…read morestaff will treat you as such. I've had the displeasure of coming here a few times. The staff will let you know what's going on.

Public Statement -- Courthouse Security Experience (Snohomish County, Oct 21 2025)…read more On October 21, 2025, around 11:40 a.m., I went through security at the Snohomish County Courthouse and was treated with unnecessary hostility by a courthouse deputy named D. Hart. I complied fully with every requirement but was met with sarcasm and a dismissive remark that "if I didn't like it, I didn't have to come there." For many citizens who must attend court, that attitude is unacceptable. I later tried to give calm, respectful feedback, but the deputy cut me off, activated his camera, and escalated the exchange instead of listening. I have filed a formal written complaint with the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office, but I'm sharing this publicly because people deserve to know how visitors are treated at their own courthouse. Encounters like this can discourage people from exercising their rights or fulfilling their legal obligations. If you experience similar behavior, please speak out and document it. Every report helps show that this is not an isolated incident but part of a broader pattern that needs to be addressed. Professionalism and respect at the courthouse door should never be optional.

The security desk STEALS YOUR STUFF…read more If you have anything in your pockets that, just maybe, could be considered dangerous, DO NOT ENTER. The faux, poseur security will take your stuff, TELL you you'll 'get it back when you leave', then never return your items. Even if you barely pass the metal detector so you can turn-around immediately (perhaps you were in the wrong building), they keep your stuff. They will, then, tell you they ALWAYS keep everything that is confiscated. Not _held_ while you turn around, stolen.

The wait was unbelievably long, and after wasting most of my day there, I still didn't receive any…read morehelp. The process is slow, disorganized, and incredibly frustrating. They kept calling numbers that is not in the lobby for screening which makes no sense they just waste time for no reason and after I spent hours there they called my number and give me a piece of paper to schedule an appointment unbelievable.

I spent 18 minutes on hold so I could make an appointment, then finally the phone rang. No one…read morepicked up, and a recording told me to call back later and hung up.

Stopped by to ask about renewing my enhanced driver's license which expires in a few months. Could…read morenot renew online or make a DOL appointment. Front counter was a very helpful employee who demonstrated great patience with the customers online. When it was my turn, explained why I couldn't renew online and made me an appointment that fit my schedule. Obviously the department was understaffed and explained the current wait time. Overall a very good experience.

Told me I wouldn't be able to get an Enhanced licenses before June every licensing place was…read morepacked. Not true Oak Hardor was open and very nice and there were only 2 people in there and they didn't give me a sappy story about how no ones been hired in 4yrs. Ill be driving out there everytime for my Licensing needs. Got my Enhanced Licenses in 2weeks an I was a walk in.

I have visited the Gardner office several times as I navigate through the parts A, B, and C…read morebureaucracy. Each time I talked to a counselor, they guided me through. They gave me information I didn't know I didn't know. No calls anywhere for me. In person, nice, and knowledgeable service.

My first ever visit to the SS office. The male employee (in window 1) said he could not answer any…read morequestions but to call a number! After I asked for a form concerning Part B. I'd rather speak to someone in person not over the phone. He apparently needs more training in Customer Service!!! That's Government for ya!! The only reason I'm giving a 1 star is for the Security Guard who was very polite!

10 out of 10 stars. Passport agency was amazing and helpful. Quick and efficient. Made everything…read morego smoothly. Front counter lady is best customer service ever experienced.

We needed two passports for our children and with minor passports they always need to be completed…read morein person. I was grateful to find this spot on a web search with Saturday hours from 9:30-5 pm. We arrived 20 minutes after opening and waited roughly forty minutes. It was well organized and had confidence that they knew what they were doing (I was a little nervous the last time doing it at the post office since the gentleman who helped me although nice seemed like it was the first time he was finishing a passport form). Given how difficult it is to find an agency that accepts passports on a Saturday highly recommend this spot!

I visited the Mill Creek passport services one month before my trip to get a passport for my son. I…read morewas very unsure of how the process would go due to a missing parent. To my surprise, passport manager Jodie was very helpful! She was extremely patient and understanding. She guided me through the process and let me know what other documents I needed. My son's passport was shipped the following week! Best experience, hands down.

One of the best Passport Service offices I have been to. Better to get an appointment, but walk ins…read moreare also accepted till 3pm. We didn't have an appointment; walked in. Our position in queue was 6th. And couple of appointments in between. We were at the counter in 30 mins. The service - the BEST. The gentleman at the counter was very patient and kind to the 5 year old. Explained the process and completed the formalities very quickly. We were done in 10 mins. Highly recommend this place for the wonderful staffs and their amazing service!

small quaint little town on the outskirts of the greater seattle area. its a nice spot to get away…read moreand do a little antique shoppin, tea tastin, cupcake eatin, bar hoppin, ice cream lickin, drink sippin, or cruise down the avenue skippin! Its the perfect day get-away from the hustle and bustle of a big city. and if you want to make a day out of it - Snohomish Sky dive is literally right down the street!

Note: This post is specifically regarding US passport renewals. I am not covering other local…read moregovernment services provided by the City of Lake Forest Park. I learned a pro tip from another Yelper/IGer (thanks a billion, Carol!) regarding US passport renewals, to go to the Lake Forest Park City Hall website and make an appointment to get this done. She had successfully completed this process for a family member. Way back when, I recalled there were passport renewal days at local post offices, county courthouse sites or just head to the Federal Building in downtown Seattle. This isn't the case anymore. Lake Forest Park City Hall is located at Ballinger Way and Hwy 522 (17425 Ballinger Way NE, 206-957-2834), same vicinity as Third Place Books and other retail sites at the Lake Forest Town Center. Follow the signage once arriving at the main entrance and waiting area for passport services. Appointments are available a month to two months in advance, no unscheduled walk-ins. I just happen to be online and snagged a slot which must of been a cancellation. The specific instructions for required documents, photos, identification, and fees are provided on the LFP City Hall government site, as well as, via the US Department of State site. However, make sure you are visiting an actual US city/county/state/government site while online! This timely appointment was for a family member who had an expired US passport. Once I had secured the appointed date/time and location, the days leading up to that date involved getting required documents together, photocopies made, getting passport photos taken, having both check (for the US Department of State) and cash available (for the LFP City Hall processing fee) for payments. The renewal process onsite was straightforward, thorough, and convenient. Estimated processing time takes 10-13 weeks, expedited takes 7-9 weeks - so plan ahead accordingly.