Schedule an Appointment at the Minneapolis Passport Agency

Schedule an appointment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week using our automated appointment system at 1-877-487-2778.

  • You must pay the $60 expedite fee to apply at this agency.
  • Travel plans are not required when applying at this agency. When calling the automated appointment system, you will hear this requirement, but it does not apply to this agency.
  • Will call service is offered for life/death emergencies and immediate travel abroad (leaving within 5 business days). It is strongly recommended that you bring proof of travel in these instances. The agency will advise you when the passport will be made available for pickup at will call based on your documented travel plans.
  • For all other customers, passports will be issued within 5 business days of applying at the agency. During your appointment, the agency will advise how the passport will be sent to you.

This agency can issue both the U.S. passport book and U.S. passport card on-site.

Appointments Available From
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday
Excluding Federal Holidays

Address
United States Federal Office Building aka The "Old" Federal Building
212 3rd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55401

When You Arrive for Your Appointment

  1. Arrive on time
  • You will not be admitted more than 15 minutes before the scheduled appointment time
  • You will not be admitted more than 15 minutes after the scheduled appointment time
  1. We are located on the ground floor
  2. You will be required to pass through building security screening and metal detectors
  1. Check-In at Information Desk
  • You must present your Social Security Number or Appointment Confirmation Number to verify your appointment
  1. Receive your queue number and take a seat
  • The public waiting area is limited to applicants, required witnesses, and those accompanying minors, disabled applicants, or serving as interpreters

Directions

Public Transportation Directions

The Federal Building is located on the west side of 3rd Ave S, across the street from the Depot Hotel and three blocks north of the Government Plaza stop on the light rail line. There is a public bus stop behind the Federal Building on 2nd Ave S. For light rail, bus and commuter rail maps, fares and schedules, please visit http://www.metrotransit.org/

Driving Directions

From the North:
Take I-35W South and exit at Washington Avenue (exit 17C). Take a right onto Washington Avenue. Take another right onto 3rd Ave S. The Federal building will be on the left.

From the East:
Take I-94W to the Cedar Ave Exit. Turn right onto Cedar Ave. Continue North on Cedar Ave., which will curve around and become Washington Ave. Take a right and head North on 3rd Ave South. The Federal building will be on your left.

From the South:
Take I-35 North to I-35W (toward Minneapolis). Continue on I-35W North toward the “Downtown Exits.” Stay in left 3 lanes and merge onto Hwy 65 North. Take the 5th Ave S exit. Continue on 5th Ave. for 8 blocks and turn left onto Washington Ave S. Go two blocks to 3rd Ave S. Turn right onto 3rd Ave S. The Federal building will be on the left.

From the West:
Take I-394 E towards Minneapolis. Take the 3rd Ave N / Washington Ave exit (exit 9c). At the top of the ramp take a right onto Washington Ave. Take a left onto 3rd Ave S.

Parking:
There is metered parking available on 3rd Ave. S. in front of the Federal building for $1/hr. There is also a parking lot located across from the Federal building at 3rd Ave & 2nd St. The rate is $5.85/day. There is also a parking lot at 3rd Ave. S. and Washington Ave. which charges $6/day.

Important Information

  • There is no charge for an appointment at a passport agency. Customers should not pay anyone or any business making such a charge.
  • For information on what you need to bring to your appointment, see How to Apply In Person.

Title 18, United States Code, Section 930
Weapons Prohibited at All Passport Agencies – Federal law prohibits the knowing possession or the causing to be present of firearms or other dangerous weapons in Federal facilities and Federal court facilities by all persons not specifically authorized by Title 18 U.S.C., Section 930(c). Violators shall be subject to fine and/or imprisonment for periods of up to five (5) years.