Grand Forks County Tax Equalization Office

The Grand Forks County Tax Equalization Office, located at 151 S. 4th Street in the heart of downtown Grand Forks, serves as a passport acceptance facility for Grand Forks County residents. The office primarily handles property assessment and tax records for the county, but also offers passport application acceptance services — making it a practical alternative to the post office for applicants working or living near the downtown core.

First-time applicants, those applying for a child's passport, and individuals who need to appear in person to submit a DS-11 can use this facility. Staff witness the required oath and forward documents to a federal processing center. No passport photos are offered here, so applicants should arrange photos in advance.

To compare all available acceptance facilities before deciding where to apply, see the full Grand Forks passport office guide. The North Dakota passport page provides statewide context on typical processing times.

Call (701) 780-8251 before visiting to confirm that a passport acceptance agent is on duty, as availability may vary. No passport photos are offered at this location — plan to obtain them separately before your appointment. Applicants needing an urgent passport for travel within 14 days should contact the Minneapolis Passport Agency (~315 miles away) directly, as same-day or next-day processing is not available at county acceptance offices.