Grand Forks, North Dakota Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Grand Forks, ND: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Grand Forks, North Dakota there are (2) passport office locations (acceptance agents). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Grand Forks passport office clerks are official "acceptance agents" for the Passport Agency and can witness your signature and seal your passport documents (if you do not need your passport application sealed then you do not need to visit an acceptance agent).
In addition to the 2 passport offices in Grand Forks, there are (53) other passport offices in North Dakota from which you can get a passport application sealed at. If you are not needing a passport for at least (4-6) weeks, you can visit any of the passport acceptance agents listed below the map on this web page. If you need it faster than that, please see: closest regional passport offices to Grand Forks, North Dakota and Expedited Passport service options for Grand Forks.
Local passport offices are typically post offices, county clerk offices, and other government offices (Keep in mind: that not all county clerks, and not all post offices are acceptance agents). These local passport offices don't issue passports; the clerks (acceptance agents) at a local office can witness your signature and "officially" seal your passport application. There is a $35 fee for sealing your application and supporting documentation. Renewals do not need to visit an acceptance agent.
Passport Offices in Grand Forks North Dakota
Showing 2 passport offices in Grand Forks:
Grand Forks County Property & Records |
151 S. 4th Street, Ste 101 S First Floor
Grand Forks, ND 58201
Grand Forks Post Office |
2501 28th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
Other passport offices near Grand Forks North Dakota
Marshall County Assessor's Office - Warren - 22.2 MilesRegional Passport Offices Close to Grand Forks
These are passport issuing facilities. You will need to make an appointment and present proof of upcoming travel but in most cases, you will be able to get passport renewal, new passports, child passports, or a lost passport replacement Same Day or Next Day.
Chicago Passport Agency - 538.2 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 596.7 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 679 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 820.5 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 823.8 Miles
Grand Forks, North Dakota Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Grand Forks is easy, it depends on what type of passport application you are doing and how quickly you need it processed. We've written the following passport guides, it doesn't matter if you are in Grand Forks or not as the process will be similar regardless of where you are, The standard passport processing times right now are 10 to 12 weeks to receive your passport.
* Anyone applying for a new passport in Grand Forks will need to visit a passport office.
* Grand Forks isn't near a passport agency, you could try a passport service or arrange to travel to one of the regional offices.
* To renew your passport, you do NOT need to visit a passport office.
- How to get a New Passport Guide
- How to get a Child Passport guide
- How to Replace a Lost (or Damaged) Passport
- Passport Renewal Guide
- Passport Name Change Guide
- How to Get a Second Passport
Passport Renewal in Grand Forks
Just a quick note about passport renewals because it will save you a lot of time, money, and hassles. It doesn't matter where you are, if you are in Grand Forks or any other city in North Dakota or any other state for that matter. If you have your old passport that is in good condition, it expired less than 5 years ago (or hasn't expired yet) and you are an adult - you can simply do your renewal paperwork online at the Department of State / Bureau of Consular Affairs and mail it in with new passport photos. It is currently taking 10-12 weeks standard processing or 4-6 weeks for expedited processing. If you need to renew it faster, you MUST have proof of travel and you must visit a regional passport office yourself, the closest ones to Grand Forks are listed below. If this is not possible or you want to avoid going there yourself, please only then consider using a passport expeditor.
Passport Service for Cities Near Grand Forks
Residents of the following cities that are close to Grand Forks can consider using the passport office services in Grand Forks for their passport application sealing needs.
East Grand Forks Minnesota, Mayville North Dakota, Portland North Dakota, Conway North Dakota, Sharon North Dakota, Petersburg North Dakota, Michigan North Dakota, Gardner North Dakota, Karlstad Minnesota, Erie North Dakota, Edinburg North Dakota, Pekin North Dakota, Fosston Minnesota, Hamilton North Dakota, Lawton North Dakota, Casselton North Dakota, Milton North Dakota, Lancaster Minnesota, West Fargo North Dakota, Buffalo North Dakota
Passport Expediting in Grand Forks, North Dakota
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Grand Forks. Passport expediting companies charge their own set of fees for their service in addition to the government passport application fee and government expediting fee. The cost gets more expensive the faster your passport is needed and it's actually not any faster than visiting a regional passport office yourself. However, using an expediting service is highly convenient as you won't have to go to a regional passport office yourself (for any DS11 application, you will still need to visit a local acceptance agent to get your documents sealed).
Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Grand Forks, North Dakota
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Grand Forks simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Grand Forks contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:
Getting a passport is pretty much the process same wherever you are, the downside to being in Grand Forks and needing a passport is that there is no regional passport office nearby. If you need a passport quickly, you will have limited options. With most new passport applicants, the journey will start by going to a local acceptance agent; there are 2 passport offices in Grand Forks.
The basic process: fill out the DS-11 New Passport Application, take it with your proof of identity, passport photos, and passport fees to any of the passport offices in Grand Forks to witness your signature and seal the documents. Wait 10-12 weeks.
For complete in-depth details see: New Passport Application Guide
There are a couple of different methods to getting your passport processed, which route you choose will determine how fast your passport will be received. By going to a passport service office in Grand Forks, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks). There are no regional passport issuing offices within 200 miles. You might want to consider using a private passport courier that can expedite your passport application.
Unlike drivers licenses and state IDs, passports are a Federal (national) document, it costs the same no matter what city or state you are in, $130 ($165 with acceptance agent fee) for adult passports and $100 ($135 with acceptance agent fee) for child passports. There may be some additional fees and / or expenses that you might need to pay, please see passport fees for an explaination of all passport fees and costs.
List of places to get passport photos in Grand Forks
One of the most common questions we get asked is where "where should I get my passport photos taken at?" First, have a look at our in-depth passport photo guide so you know everything there is to know about passport photos. Here are the major stores that take and print passport photos near Grand Forks.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walmart Grand Forks Supercenter - (0.4 mi)Photo Center
2551 32nd Ave S
Grand Forks ND 58201
701-746-7560
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #8620 - Grand Forks - (0.6 mi)
Photo Center
1950 32nd Avenue South
Grand Forks ND 58201
(701) 746-8643
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Grand Forks - (1.6 mi)
Across from Altru, South of Perkins Restaurant
1395 S Columbia Rd
Grand Forks ND 58201
(701) 775-2756
Price: Cost varies by locationWalmart Grand Forks Supercenter - (3.6 mi)
Photo Center
5755 Gateway Drive
Grand Forks ND 58203
701-620-6007
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walmart Crookston Supercenter - (19 mi)
Photo Center
1930 Sahlstrom Dr
Crookston MN 56716
218-281-6178
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walmart Thief River Falls Supercenter - (39.1 mi)
Photo Center
1755 Highway 59 S
Thief River Falls MN 56701
218-683-3663
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #8613 - Fargo - (59.4 mi)
Photo Center
1321 19th Avenue North
Fargo ND 58102
(701) 232-2720
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Fargo - (59.6 mi)
One Block East Of The Fargodome
1100 19th Avenue N
Fargo ND 58102
(701) 235-9505
Price: Cost varies by locationWalmart Dilworth Supercenter - (61.5 mi)
Photo Center
415 34th St N
Dilworth MN 56529
218-233-9838
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walmart Fargo Supercenter - (61.5 mi)
Photo Center
4731 13th Ave S
Fargo ND 58103
701-281-9841
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44