Passport office in Fargo, ND
5 places in and around Fargo accept passport applications. Fargo has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Minneapolis, about 215 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 4-hour drive.
Where to apply in Fargo
For a first passport, a child's passport, or a lost one, apply at an acceptance facility. Bring your completed DS-11, proof of citizenship, photo ID and one passport photo.
There are 5 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Fargo. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Ndsu Global Programs and Services
0.9 mi1401 Administration Ave,mu 116, Fargo, ND 58105 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–12pm
(701) 231-7895 · Book appointment
Uspo - Fargo
1.1 mi657 2nd Ave. N, Fargo, ND 58102 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–2pm
Sat 10am–12pm
(701) 241-6156 · Book appointment
Uspo - Prairiewood Station
2 mi1455 32nd St S, Fargo, ND 58103 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 10am–12pm
(701) 353-6049 · Book appointment
Moorhead Post Office
2.9 mi119 S Fifth Street S, Moorhead, MN 56560 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
(218) 422-2000 · Book appointment
Uspo - West Fargo Post Office
4.7 mi415 Main Ave E, West Fargo, ND 58078 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:30am–3:30pm
(701) 282-3158 · Book appointment
Source: U.S. Department of State acceptance facility database, retrieved November 2026. Hours change, so confirm with the facility before visiting.
Need it in under 2 weeks?
You can book an appointment at the Minneapolis Passport Agency. From Fargo that is about 215 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 4-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Fargo
Timeline
- 6+ weeksRoutine service is fine. Apply at an acceptance facility (first-time, child, lost passport) or renew by mail or online.
- 3–6 weeksPay the $60 expedite fee and choose 1–2 day return delivery.
- Under 14 daysYou qualify for a passport agency appointment, if you can get one, or use a registered expediter.
- Under 3 daysLife-or-death emergency involving immediate family: call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778.
More options for the rest of the state: passport offices in North Dakota.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Fargo?
There are 5 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Fargo, including Ndsu Global Programs and Services and Uspo - Fargo. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Fargo?
No. The nearest is the Minneapolis Passport Agency in Minneapolis, about 215 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Fargo?
Not in Fargo itself. Same-day or next-day passports are only issued at passport agencies, the closest being Minneapolis. An expediter can handle it without you travelling.