To expedite the application process, you may pick up an
application from the Recorder’s Office or on line from the U.S. Department of State website.
All persons applying for a passport, regardless of age, must appear in person no later than 4:15 p.m. (Monday - Friday)
- Children, age 15 & under, must be accompanied by both parents with photo I. D.s.
- Children, age 16 & 17, must be accompanied by one parent with a photo I. D.
The following items are required:
- Certified copy of your birth certificate or your original naturalization papers.
- Passport photo.
- County Recorder's Office: $10.00
- Other locations: Walgreen or Wal-Mart
- Adults: Driver's license or another form of photo identification.
Fees:
Two separate checks* or money orders* are required for each passport application made out as follows to:
| 1. U. S. Department of State: |
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| Passport: |
$110.00 |
| Passport: |
$80.00 (ages 15 & under) |
| Passport Card: |
$30.00 (ages 16 & over) |
| Passport Card: |
$15.00 (ages 15 & under) |
| Passport & Passport Card: |
$140.00 (ages 16 & over) |
| Passport & Passport Card: |
$95.00 (ages 15 & under) |
| 2. Steele County Recorder: |
$25.00 (+ cost of photos if taken by the Recorder's office.) |
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| * Recorder’s fees may be combined with other family members into one check or money order |
| * (or may be paid in cash) |
Delivery of your passport, in less than normal delivery time, will require some or all of the following additional fees:
- Expedite fee: $60.00 per application - U.S. Department of State
- Express mail: $18.95 - Steele County Recorder
- Express return mail: $12.72 - U.S. Department of State
A copy of your travel itinerary is required if you need your passport in 10 days or less. |
