Passports

Applications for passports as well as passport photos are processed at the Carver County License Center. 

CURRENT PROCESSING TIME:  4 - 6  weeks from date of application                                             

EXPEDITED PROCESSING TIME:  2 - 3  weeks from date of application (if expediting - need to purchase 1 express mail stamp  available at any post office for $18.30 and bring with you to our office)

Both parents need to be present when applying for a passport for children under the age of 16.

Customers must arrive at least 1 hour prior to closing and allow approximately 20 minutes per applicant excluding wait time for processing your passport.   License Center Hours

Note: Two (2) separate checks are needed for passport applications. Example: One check for Adult Passport fee ($75.00) and one check for Execution Fee ($25.00).  WE CANNOT ACCEPT CREDIT OR DEBIT CARDS FOR THESE FEES.  THE PAYMENT FOR THE ACTUAL PASSPORT FEE MUST BE IN THE FORM OF PERSONAL CHECK OR MONEY ORDER -  NO CASH.  The execution fee for Carver County can be either cash or check.  

**Instant Passport Photos can now be taken at both Carver County License Centers.

 Visit travel.state.gov for further information and a printable application.