Passport Acceptance Facilities in Hennepin County
Hennepin County encompasses Minneapolis and is Minnesota's most populous county. The Hennepin County Service Center at 300 S 6th St offers passport services with on-site photo.
Minneapolis is served by the Minneapolis Regional Passport Agency for urgent travel applications — one of the more recently expanded regional agency offices in the Upper Midwest.
Hennepin County Service Center
Limited — call ahead
Yes — $15
Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm
$130 book + $35 acceptance
USPS Minneapolis Main Post Office
What to Bring
Hennepin County residents should note that Hennepin County was significantly impacted by library closures. The Hennepin County Library system had an extensive passport acceptance network at branches including Southdale, Ridgedale, and Plymouth.
- Completed DS-11 (NOT signed — sign only when agent instructs)Download at travel.state.gov
- Certified birth certificate (original) + photocopyState-issued with raised seal. No hospital certificates.
- Government-issued photo ID (original) + front/back photocopy
- Passport photo — 2×2 inch, white background, no glasses, taken within 6 months
- Check/money order: $130 payable to "U.S. Department of State"
- Payment for $35 acceptance fee (many facilities accept cards)
Frequently Asked Questions
Hennepin County Service Center: Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm. USPS: Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat 9am–2pm. Always call or check the official website before visiting to confirm hours haven't changed.
Yes — both facilities above handle child passport applications. Children under 16 require both parents present or a notarized DS-3053 from the absent parent. The child must attend in person. See our child passport guide.
Pay for expedited processing (+$60) when you submit at any local facility. For travel within 6 weeks, book directly at the nearest regional passport agency. See the expedited guide.