First things first: Are you a passport rookie or a seasoned renewal expert? New applicants will need more documentation, just like preparing for a first hockey tournament. Bring your birth certificate, social security card, and valid photo ID. First-time travelers, we’ve got your back.

Document gathering is like prepping your hockey gear—meticulous and precise. We recommend organizing everything before arriving at City Hall. Birth certificates must be original, not photocopied. Social security cards need to be actual cards, not just numbers memorized from years of filling out forms.

Fill out Form DS-11 with the same attention to detail you’d use mapping a hockey play. Every box matters. No scribbles, no crossed-out sections. Use black ink, write clearly, and double-check every single entry. Our local processors have zero tolerance for messy paperwork.

Head to Northland Photography downtown for regulation passport photos. No hockey jerseys allowed! Standard 2×2 inches, neutral expression, facing directly at the camera. They know exactly what federal requirements demand and can snap a pic that’ll sail through processing.

Bring everything to Eveleth City Hall. Processing fees vary by age and document type. Bring exact cash or personal check. Our staff will review everything with the same careful eye used to referee a hockey match—nothing gets past them without careful inspection.

Processing typically takes 6-8 weeks for routine service. Expedited options exist for urgent travelers. Track your application online, just like checking hockey stats. Once approved, your passport arrives by mail—your golden ticket to adventures far beyond the Iron Range.