City processes passport applications

The City Clerk's Office at Bloomington Civic Plaza accepts passport applications for processing.

U.S. passport book and U.S. passport card
Required documentation
Passport photos
Fees
Hours and location

What is the difference between the U.S. passport book and the U.S. passport card?

U.S. passport book: U.S. citizens may present a valid U.S. passport book when traveling via air, land or sea between the U.S. and other countries.

U.S. passport card: U.S. citizens may present a valid U.S. passport card on a limited-use basis. The passport card will be valid ONLY for land and sea travel between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean region (including Bermuda).

U.S. citizens will now have the option to apply for a passport book, a passport card or both. For further information, visit the U.S. Department of State website external link .

What documentation is required when applying for a passport?

All first time applicants must apply in person, submit a completed passport application, provide required identification, proof of U.S. citizenship, two identical passport photos, and pay the necessary fees.

Individuals who have had a previous passport, may be able to apply for a renewal passport by mail if they:

1) Can submit most recent U.S. passport,

2) Were at least 16 years old when most recent passport was issued,

3) Were issued most recent U.S. passport less than 15 years ago, and

4) Use the same name as on most recent U.S. passport or have had name changed by marriage or court order and can submit proper documentation.

Acceptable forms of identification include a driver’s license (not temporary or learner’s permit), a previous U.S. passport, a Certificate of Naturalization, or an official military identification card.

Acceptable proof of U.S. citizenship includes:

1) Certified copy of birth certificate,

2) Original naturalization certificate, or

3) Most recent U.S. passport.

If individual has been issued a previous U.S. passport, the passport must be provided at time of application.

For complete information or to download forms, visit the U.S. Department of State website external link .

What documentation is required when applying for a child’s passport?

Children under the age of 16, and their parents, must be present when the child’s application is presented for processing. Consent from both parents is required. Children between the ages of 16 and 17 also need parental approval for the application to be processed, but both parents are not required to give consent. Required documentation includes:

1) Child’s identification, if child is 16 to 17 years of age and s/he has photo identification;

2) Previous passport, if applicable;

3) Certified copy of birth certificate showing parental relationship;

4) Parent(s) photo identification; and two identical passport photos.

If child has been issued a previous U.S. passport, the passport must be provided at time of application.

For complete information or to download forms, visit the U.S. Department of State website external link .

Passport photos

Two identical photos are required. For information about the specifications required for passport photos, visit the U.S. Department of State's photo guide external link .

Photo service is available at the City Clerk's Office. The fee is $15.

Fees

Service	Fee payable to City of Bloomington	Fee payable to U.S. Department of State
Adult passport book (age 16 and over)	$25	$75
Adult passport card (age 16 and over)	$25	$20
Minor passport book (under age 16)	$25	$60
Minor passport card (under age 16)	$25	$10
Passport photos	$15	N/A
Expedite fee	N/A	$60
Overnight return delivery	N/A	$16.25
Note: A single check cannot be used to cover both portions of the fee.	Fees to the City of Bloomington may be paid by cash, check or credit card. (If paid by check, must be payable to “City of Bloomington” and must be a separate check from that written to the U.S. Department of State.)	All fees to the Department of State must be paid by check or money order payable to "U.S. Department of State."

Hours and location

Hours:

Passport processing service is available M - F, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Location:

City Clerk's Office
Bloomington Civic Plaza
1800 W. Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington, MN 55431

For more information, contact:

City Clerk's Office
PH: 952-563-4923, TTY: 952-563-8740
E-mail: djunker@ci.bloomington.mn.us