Passport office in Grand Forks, ND
3 places in and around Grand Forks accept passport applications. Grand Forks has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Minneapolis, about 271 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 6-hour drive.
Where to apply in Grand Forks
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 3 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Grand Forks. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Grand Forks County Tax Equalization
0.6 mi151 S 4th Street,suite 101, Grand Forks, ND 58201 · Map
Mon–Fri 8am–3:30pm
(701) 780-8251 · Book appointment
Grand Forks Post Office
0.6 mi2501 28th Ave S, Grand Forks, ND 58201 · Map
Mon–Thu 10am–3pm
Fri 10am–5pm
Sat 10am–11am
(701) 335-2000 · Book appointment
University of North Dakota International Center
1.3 mi2901 University Ave,stop 7109,suite 240, Grand Forks, ND 58202 · Map
Mon 8am–4pm
(701) 777-5908
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 Grand Forks that is about 271 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 6-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Grand Forks
Minneapolis, MN
~271 mi from Grand Forks
Chicago, IL
~621 mi from Grand Forks
Aurora, CO
~688 mi from Grand Forks
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 Grand Forks?
There are 3 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Grand Forks, including Grand Forks County Tax Equalization and Grand Forks Post Office. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Grand Forks?
No. The nearest is the Minneapolis Passport Agency in Minneapolis, about 271 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Grand Forks?
Not in Grand Forks 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.