Passports
Passport Fees
- Adult Passport Book (16 and over) $130
- Adult Passport Card (16 and over) $30
- Minor Passport Book (Under 16) $100
- Minor Passport Card (Under 16) $15
- Processing Fees are an additional $35.00
- Passport Photos are $17.20
Requirements
- 2 passport photos are required (photos currently obtained at Recorder's office)
- Certified copy of Birth Certificate (Must be State Issued) Request for Certified Copy of a Birth Record Form (PDF)
- Drivers License or Photo identification
If under 16 both parents or legal guardians must accompany the child when applying. Both parents or legal guardians must sign the application for the child. If this is not possible, the single applying parent or legal guardian must show proof of sole custody or the consent of the second parent.
Application
If you are going to apply for a passport, please be sure to either get a form from the Recorder’s Office or fill out a printable form at the State Department website.
Any other sites that charge or have you fill in your information are not reputable. The service is free and secure at the State Department website. We don’t want any of our customers taken advantage of or have their personal information compromised.
Please call 701-623-4491 if you have questions.
Processing Time
As of October 31, 2022 the processing time is as follows:
- Routine Service: 6-9 weeks
- Expedited Service: 3-5 weeks (Expedited service fees are an additional $60.00).
- Please note processing times now begin the day the application is received at a passport agency or center, not the day the customer applied for a passport at an acceptance facility.
Forms are available at our office. Applications and processing are by appointment only. Please call 701-623-4491 to schedule an appointment.