Get your passport

Passport Process

The International Student and Study Abroad Services Office is a certified passport acceptance facility. Our office will now serve U.S. citizens of the NDSU and Fargo-Moorhead communities seeking to obtain a passport. We process passports for first-time U.S. passport holders by appointment only. Requirements for minors

Renewals can be done online or by mail. Confirm you meet the requirements for Renewal by Mail or Online.

Gather Documents for Your Appointment

First-time applicants

1. Proof of U.S. Citizenship document and a photocopy of the front and back
   This is often a certified copy of your birth certificate. Each state varies on how to obtain a certified copy, please refer to your state government page.
   • Born in ND
   • Born in MN
2. Proof of Identity and a photocopy of the front and back
   Often a Driver's license or military or government issued ID (Social Security Cards are NOT accepted alone as valid form of ID)
3. Completed application (Do Not Sign)
   Print your completed application. You will be asked to sign during your appointment.

4. One Passport Photo
   Photos can also be taken at any Walgreens, CVS, UPS on 19th Ave. N, and AAA Fargo on 13th Ave. S in Fargo.

   *Pictures are good for ONLY 6 months.

5. Payments (2 separate checks or money orders)
   • Check or money order to "U.S. Department of State"
     $130 for Passport Book, $30 for Passport Card, and $160 for both. Expedited costs (optional): $60
   • Check or money order to "NDSU ISSAS" acceptance facility for $35

Processing will be BY APPOINTMENT ONLY:

Weekdays only, hours may vary

Location: Office of International Student and Study Abroad Service

1401 Administration Ave.

Memorial Union 116

Fargo, ND 58102

Make an Appointment

If link above is not working, please email ndsu.international@ndsu.edu to notify us.

If no appointment times are currently available, check back at a later date or next month. Thank you!

*Paid parking is available

*Appointments are scheduled for one-hour sessions; however, they do not typically last the full hour.

*If you intend to submit more than one application (e.g. for a family, etc), please notify us in your booking.