Photos Processed in the Recorder's Office for a Fee of $10.00 per person
(cash, check or credit card) Credit Cards are now accepted - 2.35% fee or minimum of $1.75 per transaction

 Questions?  Please contact our office at 763-682-7942

NOTE:  NON-SCHOOL DAYS AND FRIDAYS YOU MAY EXPERIENCE HIGHER WAIT TIMES, PLEASE ALLOW ENOUGH TIME TO OBTAIN YOUR PHOTO.  THE AUDITOR TREASURER'S PASSPORT ACCEPTANCE HOURS ARE 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. PASSPORT APPLICATION QUESTIONS CONTACT THE AUDITOR TREASURER'S OFFICE AT 763-682-7584 OR VISIT THEIR WEBSITE.

 
Requirements for a Good Passport Photo

• No glasses
  • If you cannot remove your glasses for medical reasons, please include a signed note from your doctor with your application.
• Taken with a neutral facial expression or a natural smile, with both eyes open
• Taken in clothing that you normally wear on a daily basis.  You cannot wear a uniform, clothing that looks like a uniform, or camouflage attire and AVOID wearing a white shirt.
• No hats, headbands, barrettes or head coverings, unless you wear it daily for religious purposes. Your full face must be visible and your head covering cannot cast shadows on your face.
• No headphones or wireless hands-free devices.  
• Background must be plain white or off-white
• Head must be directly facing the camera with your full face in view
• In color
• Printed on matte or glossy photo quality paper
• Size of photo
  • 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) in size
  • Size of head must be between 1 -1 3/8 inches (25 - 35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head.
• Recent photo, taken in the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance

Frequently Asked Questions available at www.travel.state.gov website