Ramsey County Property Records And Revenue

The Ramsey County Property Records and Revenue Department, housed in the Plato Building at 90 West Plato Boulevard, is St. Paul's principal county-run passport acceptance facility. Ramsey County is Minnesota's smallest county by area but one of its most densely populated, and this office reflects that urban character: it handles a broad range of civic services under one roof, including vital records, property documents, and — importantly for travelers — U.S. passport applications.

As a County/State acceptance agent, this office processes new passport applications for adults and minors on DS-11 forms. Staff at the Property Records window are trained to verify supporting documents — birth certificates, naturalization papers, and photo IDs — and to witness the applicant's signature. The Plato Building sits near the interchange of West Plato and South Robert Street, easily accessible from downtown St. Paul and I-35E.

St. Paul residents who prefer a government office setting over a postal counter will find this location particularly useful for child passport applications, where both parents (or a non-appearing parent's notarized consent) may be required. For a full overview of passport resources in the capital city, see the St. Paul passport guide, or browse all acceptance sites across the state on the Minnesota passport offices page.

Bring your completed DS-11 application unsigned, your original citizenship document (such as a certified birth certificate), a valid government-issued photo ID, a clear photocopy of the ID, and a compliant passport photo. Fees are paid separately to the U.S. Department of State (by check or money order) and to the county as the acceptance agent. For time-sensitive applications requiring travel in under two weeks, the Minneapolis Passport Agency at 212 3rd Ave S — roughly 10 miles west — accepts urgent appointments. Learn more about passport offices in St. Paul to compare your options.