A passport is a document, issued by the U.S. government, which certifies the identity and nationality of its holder. To apply for a first-time passport, applicants must appear in person at one of two county locations. However, there are also special requirements for minor applicants age 15 and younger.
Processing times
Passports are currently taking 4-6 weeks for routine service and up to 2-3 weeks for expedited service. If you need a passport sooner, please refer to
travel.state.gov or call 1-877-487-2778. The call center is experiencing a high volume of calls, and wait times are longer than usual.
Locations & hours
At both locations, passport processing ends at 4 p.m.
Appointments
Reserve your appointment
Walk-ins available
Service and license centers are open for walk-ins. However, making an appointment is encouraged.
View walk-in wait times
Renewal requirements
If you have been previously issued a passport, you may qualify for the renewal process. If you qualify for the renewal process, the application will need to be mailed to the passport office and can’t be accepted in person. Applicants who have been issued a passport age 15 and younger do not qualify for renewal. See renewal requirements.
New application requirements
To receive a new passport or replace a lost or damaged passport, you must come in person to one of the two county locations, bringing the following:
- Completed
DS-11 Passport Application Form (with black ink) - Passport fees — each applicant should have separate checks payable to the U.S. Department of State and Dakota County.
- Applicant’s Social Security number
- Proof of citizenship
- Proof of identity
- Passport photo — one 2 inch by 2 inch color photo with a solid white background. Photos available at Administration Center or Western Service Center only.
In person photo guidelines
- No camouflage clothing
- Glasses must be removed at the time of photo
- For infant photos, bring a solid, white blanket — no design
Payment options
For U.S. State Department fees: Check or money order only. A separate check or money order is required for each application.
For Dakota County fees: Check, money order, cash, or credit or debit cards (Discover, Visa and MasterCard). A 2.49-percent convenience fee is charged for credit and debit cards.
Adult fees (Age 16 & older)
* U.S. State Department and Dakota County fees must be paid separately.
| Passport book | $130
| $35 |
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| Passport card | $30 | $35 |
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| Book/card combo | $160
| $35 |
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| Passport photo | N/A | $13.50
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| Expedite | $60 | N/A |
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| Express mail | subject to postal rates | |
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| Overnight delivery return (books only) | subject to postal rates | |
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Child fees (Age 15 & younger)
* U.S. State Department and Dakota County fees must be paid separately.
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Passport book | $100
| $35 |
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Passport card | $15 | $35 |
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Book/card combo | $115
| $35 |
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Passport photo | N/A | $13.50
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Expedite | $60 | N/A |
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Express mail | subject to postal rates |
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Overnight delivery return (books only) | subject to postal rates |
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Book vs. card
Passport books can be used for international travel by air, sea or land.
Passport cards allow entry into the U.S. at land border crossings and sea ports – Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda. It can't be used for international air travel.
Checking application status
Passports are processed and issued by the U.S. Department of State. Visit their website for current
processing times.
If you have already applied and would like to check the status of your application, call the National Passport Information Center at
1-877-487-2778 or TDD/TTY at
1-888-874-7793 or visit their website at
U.S. Department of State.