Passports

Apply for a passport in Goodhue County. Passport applications are available Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., closed from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Acceptance agent highly recommends calling 651-385-3223. 

• Appointments are strongly encouraged

For more information, including forms and fee schedule, visit the official U.S. Department of State website.

How to Apply

You must apply in person using Form DS-11 if at least one of the following is true:

• You are applying for your first U.S. passport
• You are under age 16
• Your previous U.S. passport was issued when you were under age 16
• Your previous U.S. passport was lost, stolen, or damaged
• Your previous U.S. passport was issued more than 15 years ago

If none of the above statements apply to you, you may be eligible to renew using Form DS-82, allowing you to renew by mail and not be charged a processing fee.

Please note: If you are printing your and completing your forms, they must be printed single-sided.

Passport Photos

We take passport photos in our office for a $15 fee or you may bring in your own photo. Please refer to the U.S. Department of State website for photo requirements.

Fees

When applying for a passport, you will be required to pay two separate fees:

• passport fee: check or money order only 
• execution fee: cash or check or credit card

Contact

Goodhue County Passport
Recorders Office
Room 106
509 W 5th Street
Red Wing, MN 55066

Phone: 651-385-3231 or 651-385-3223