Passport Fees
Payment Information
Fees for Ages 16 and Over (Valid for 10 Years)
- $130 - Check or money order only, payable to the U.S. Department of State. (Counter checks, starter checks or temporary checks are not acceptable. Payment MUST be made by personal/company check, cashier's check or money order only.)
- $35 - Filing fee, payable to Blue Earth County
- $15 - Photo fee, payable to Blue Earth County
Fees for Ages 15 and Under (Valid for 5 Years)
- $100 - Check or money order only, payable to the U.S. Department of State. (Counter checks, starter checks or temporary checks are not acceptable. Payment MUST be made by personal/company check, cashier's check or money order only.)
- $35 - Filing fee, payable to Blue Earth County
- $15 - Photo fee, payable to Blue Earth County
Blue Earth County accepts credit cards, cash, money order, and personal check for the $35 passport filing fee and $15 passport photo fee only. Note: prices are subject to change. The payment to the US Department of State must be made by check or money order only.
Processing Time
Processing time can be 8-11 weeks. Times are subject to change. Please check the travel.state.gov website for the latest updates.
Expedited Service
Expedited service is available for an additional fee. Processing time can take between 5-7 weeks. Times are subject to change
Hours and Location
Applications for passports are accepted from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, at the Property and Environmental Resources Department located on the 2nd floor of the Government Center. You must arrive at the Property and Environmental Resources Department no later than 4:30 p.m. with all the necessary papers and completed applications.