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Minneapolis Passport Agency

Physical Address:
United States Federal Office Building aka The "Old" Federal Building
212 3rd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55401

Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday

9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday

By Appointment Only
Closed Federal Holidays

Mailing Address:
U.S. Department of State
Minneapolis Passport Agency
CA/PPT/MN
44132 Mercure Cir.
PO Box 1101
Sterling, VA 20166-1101

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How to Apply at a Passport Agency

1. Find out if you're eligible

To apply at this passport agency, you must meet all of the following requirements:

Make an appointment by calling 1-877-487-2778 or 1-888-874-7793, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. Our appointment line is closed on the weekend and on federal holidays. We do not charge a fee to make appointments.
Be traveling internationally within 72 hours (3 business days)
Be able to show printed proof of international travel (such as your flight itinerary, hotel reservation, cruise tickets, or international car insurance)
Pay the $60 expedite fee in addition to the regular application fees.
Note: you can schedule your appointment up to 2 weeks before your international travel but the date of your appointment must be within 3 business days of your international travel. If you need a foreign visa, the date of your appointment must be within 10 business days of your international travel.

If you have a life-or-death emergency, please see Life-or-Death Emergencies. If you don't meet the requirements for an appointment, please see Where to Apply for other options.

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2. Collect all your application materials

Appointment confirmation number and instructions emailed to you by the National Passport Information Center when the appointment was scheduled.
Proof of international travel
- If you are flying internationally, you must provide a flight receipt or an itinerary. If you are traveling by land or sea to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, or the Caribbean, you can provide a hotel reservation, cruise tickets, or international car insurance.
Completed form(s )*
All required supporting documents*
One passport photo. Passport photos are not taken at the agency. Please bring your own photo when you apply.
Application fee and expedite fee. We accept:
- Major credit cards
- Debit/Check card (not ATM cards)
- Cash (exact amount only- no change provided)
- Checks
- Bank Draft or Money order

If you are applying for a child under 16, both parents and child must be present to apply. You must submit documentation that shows parental relationship to that of the child applying for a passport. See Children Under 16 for a full list of requirements and documents.

*The agency accepts all forms for first-time and renewal customers. Not sure what forms or supporting documents you need? Start at the Passport Application Wizard.

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3. Make an appointment

You must make an appointment to apply at a passport agency. Due to limited availability for urgent travel appointments, we cannot guarantee you service at a passport agency or center.

To make an appointment, you must call 1-877-487-2778 or 1-888-874-7793 (TDD/TTY). Se habla español. Be sure to keep track of the appointment confirmation number and the check-in instructions you will receive by email from the National Passport Information Center. You will need this information on the day of your appointment.

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4. Arrive early to your appointment

We ask that you come prepared and bring a mask or face covering to your appointment. While public health guidance has changed during the pandemic as more U.S. citizens are fully vaccinated for COVID-19, some of our agencies and centers are located in buildings that have different policies for wearing masks and face coverings than our lobby and waiting areas. Follow the signs posted in the building and the lobby of our agency or center which will display the most up-to-date mask and face covering requirements.

We suggest you arrive 15 minutes early to go through security screening. You must show valid government ID to enter the building. Weapons, food, and drinks (except water in a sealable bottle) are not allowed.
Check in at the Information Window on the ground floor. Give them your appointment confirmation number to verify your appointment.
Be seated and wait until we call your number.
When we call your number, go to your assigned window.
A Department of State employee will review your application and supporting materials and discuss available delivery options.

Please note: We may not see you exactly at your appointment time.

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Getting Here

Parking Information

There is limited metered parking available on 2nd St. and 2nd Ave. in front of the Federal building. Parking is also available across the street from the Federal building at The Renaissance Inn/The Depot Hotel and at a lot located at 2nd Ave. S. and 2nd St.