Passports

DOUGLAS COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE - General Passport Information

**Appointments are required**
Please call to schedule or Click Here to schedule a time.

305 8th Avenue West Alexandria, Minnesota 56308  Phone: 320-762-3877
Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00-4:30

*            All applicants must appear in person.

*           Both parents must accompany children ages 15 and under. 

*           One parent with 16 and 17-year-old children.

*           You will need to know your social security number.

*           Use BLACK INK ONLY when filling out the applications.

*           For printable applications, please visit  https://travel.state.gov/content/travel.html

You will need the following:

*Proof of citizenship:(must have at least ONE of the documents listed below)

1. A certified Birth Certificate issued by the city, county, or state: Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or Certification of Birth (our office can issue certified copies of Minnesota births for $26.00) OR
2. Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or Certification of Birth Option
3. A full validity U.S. Passport book or card (can be expired)
4. Original Naturalization Certificate or Certificate of Citizenship
   

*MINORS UNDER 16 with a previous passport MUST also submit a certified birth certificate. *

Both parents must accompany applicants ages 15 and younger

If second parent is NOT available to sign please visit www.travel.state.gov for more information.

*Proof of Identity:

1. Valid or recently expired U.S. passport
   
2. Naturalization Certificate or Certificate of Citizenship with identifiable photo attached
   
3. Valid driver’s license (NOT temporary or learner’s permit)
   
4. Official U.S. military or military dependent identification card
5. Government employee identification card (federal, state, county, municipal)
6. Current (VALID) foreign passport

*Photo:

1. One 2” x 2” passport photo is required; you may bring one or have one taken here for $10.00.

*Fees:

Check or money order ONLY:

*U.S. Department of State fees:

1. Passport -16 years and older…………………………………….$110.00
2. Passport –15 years and younger………………………………..$80.00
3. Passport Card -16 years and older…………………..………….$30.00( Land & Sea travel ONLY)
4. Passport Card- 15 years and under………………….…………$15.00( Land & Sea travel ONLY)
5. Expediting Fee……………………………………...............….$60.00
6. USPO express mail fee……………………..….............……$17.13

   Check, Cash, VISA, Mastercard or Discover: ($1.50 Convenience charge added per $50.00 on credit/debit cards)

   *Douglas County Recorder fees:

7. Agent Processing fee…………………………..…..$35.00
8. Photo Fee……………………………………….…..$10.00

NO STARTER CHECKS ACCEPTED

For more information and applications please visit the U.S. Department of State’s website at
www.travel.state.gov