Sherburne County

Recorder

Vital Records - Passports

The Sherburne County Recorder's Office is an acceptance agent for passport applications.

• Application Requirements
• Tips for faster processing
• Passport Fees
• Passport Fees with Expedited Processing
• Renewal Service by Mail
• Related Information

Please make note of the following requirements for passport application:

• The applicant must apply in person
• Valid Photo ID
• Certified birth certificate
  can be obtained from the Recorder's Office for a $26 fee if the applicant was born in MN after 1935
• Passport photo
  can be obtained from the Recorder's Office for a $9 fee
• Passport fee payments accepted as follows:
  
  • personal checks
  • certified checks
  • money order
  • cash payment may be acceptable in some cases, please call to verify
  • credit/debit cards are NOT accepted

Here are some tips to help you get faster service:

• Fill out the passport application ahead of time
  download application forms from the Passport Services website.
  
• Please arrive at least 1/2 hour prior to closing to assure enough processing time.
• Avoid the rush:
  
  • Avoid the lunch hour or end of the day.
  • Avoid days right before or after holidays.
  • Be aware that we may be busier during school breaks (passport season).

Passport Fees - allow 4-6 weeks for processing

Passport Photos are now available from the Recorder's Office for a $9 fee

Expedited Service - allow 2-3 weeks for processing

NOTE: All Returned Checks are subject to a $30.00 charge

Renewal Service by Mail

You may use form DS-82 if your previous passport:

• was issued when you were 16 or older
• was issued in the last 15 years
• was issued under the same name
• is not damaged
• is submitted with your application

The passport fees for adults eligible to apply by mail using form DS-82, Application for a US Passport by Mail, are $110 for the passport book and $30 for the passport card.

Related Information:

• Minneapolis Passport Agency
  To apply at the agency, you must schedule an appointment by calling toll-free at 1-877-487-2778, open 24 hours/day. When you make the appointment you must let them know you are planning on applying at the Minneapolis Passport Agency.
• June 1, 2009 - U. S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry are required to have documents that comply with the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, most commonly a U. S. Passport or a Passport Card.

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