Passports

Due to mail delays impacting passport application processing times, please be sure to apply in advance of planned travel. See processing times below.

Passport applications will be accepted Monday through Friday by appointment only. Appointments are available from 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. by calling 763-494-5988 or by scheduling online. Please arrive 15 minutes early to fill out the necessary paperwork. Late arrivals will be asked to reschedule.

Schedule your appointment online

To schedule your appointment online, please visit the appointment scheduler page. To set up an appointment, begin by selecting the number of people who will be applying for a passport, then select Maple Grove in the drop down location box. A listing of date and time availability will be displayed. Select the appointment time that works best for the applicant, and follow the prompts to complete the appointment.

Processing times

Per the U.S. Department of State, routine passport processing is currently taking 7-10 weeks from the day an application is submitted to the day a new passport is received. The timeframe includes both the processing times and the mailing times on the front and back end.

Expedited passport services

Expedited service (for an additional $60) can take 3-5 weeks from the day an application is submitted to the day a new passport is received. The timeframe includes both the processing times and the mailing times on the front and back end.

Visit the U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Consular Affairs website for more information on passports, the application process, and to access all necessary forms. A social security number is required on the paperwork and is needed at time of application.