Passport Services
Passports
First time applicants must appear in person before a Passport Agent and submit a completed passport application. You must also present proof of U.S. citizenship. This consists of either a certified copy of a birth certificate in the U.S., or an original Naturalization Certificate.  
You will need two passport photos. 
An adult passport is valid for 10 years; a minor’s passport is valid for 5 years. 
Age 18 and Over
Your passport will be valid for 10 years.  You must provide:

1. Two professional photographs taken specifically for a passport.
2. A valid government issued picture ID.
3. A certified copy of your birth record (to be sent to the Passport Agency and returned with your passport).
4. Your Social Security number.
5. Your parents' birth names, birth dates, birth places (State or Country).  The applicant must sign in front of a passport agent.

Age 16 - 17
Your passport will be valid for 10 years.  You must provide:

1. Two professional photographs taken specifically for a passport.
2. A valid government issued picture ID or a parents' ID is acceptable. 
3. A certified copy of your birth record (to be sent to the Passport Agency and returned with your passport).
4. Your Social Security number.
5. Your parents' birth names, birth dates, birth places (State or Country).  The applicant must sign in front of a passport agent.  One parent must sign in front of a passport agent.  The parent that signs must provide a valid government issued picture ID.

Age 14 - 15
Your passport will be valid for 5 years.  You must provide:

1. Two professional photographs taken specifically for a passport.
2. A certified copy of your birth record (to be sent to the Passport Agency and returned with your passport).
3. Your Social Security number.
4. Your parents' birth names, birth dates, birth places (State or Country).   The applicant must sign in front of a passport agent.  One parent must sign in front of a passport agent.  The parent that signs must provide a valid government issued picture ID.

Under Age 14
Your passport will be valid for 5 years.  You must provide:

1. Two professional photographs taken specifically for a passport.
2. A certified copy of your birth record (to be sent to the Passport Agency and returned with your passport).*
3. Your Social Security number.
4. Your parents' birth names, birth dates, birth places (State or Country). Both parents must sign in front of a passport agent. Both parents must provide valid government issued picture ID. If both parents are not available to sign, see “Special Requirements for Children Under Age 14” on the U.S. Department of State www.travel.state.gov/ web page.

Renewal Application
You can obtain a passport renewal application from a passport office or download the form from the U.S. Department of State www.travel.state.gov/  web page.

1. Complete the form.
2. Send in your old passport.
3. Provide two current professional passport photos.
4. The fee is $67 (valid for 10 years).

Passport Fees
Our passport agency will need two separate types of payment.
Payment 1: The Passport Fee and any Expedite Fee must be in the form of a check or money order, made payable to "U.S. Department of State."
Payment 2: The Execution Fee may be paid with cash or a check made payable to "Polk County Recorder."

Routine passports are taking approximately 8-10 weeks to be processed by the passport office. 
Expedited travel within 2 weeks and 2-way express mail: is taking approximately 7-10 days - A copy of your itinerary is needed with this process and you must be leaving within two weeks. 
Expedited with 2-way express mail: is taking approximately 3-4 weeks

To expedite your passport, there is an additional charge of $60.00. Ask us about the additional requirements for this service with or without express mail and/or the itinerary requirements.
You can also download a variety of Passport-related forms from the U.S. State Department site (www.travel.state.gov/), including a Passport Application (form DSP-11), a Statement Regarding Lost or Stolen Passport (form DSP-64), a Form to Change your Passport or Add Pages (form DSP-19), and an Application for Passport Renewal by Mail (form DSP-82).

Passport Photos
Two identical 2" x 2" photos are required in order to obtain a passport. These instant passport photos are available in Crookston at We Click, located at 110 South Main. Hours are Tuesday – Friday 10:30 – 4:30 or by appointment 218-281-2580. Fee is $12.00.