This information was provided by the Rice County Recorder's Office.

The U.S. Department of State this week announced a $20 increase in the passport book fee, effective Monday, Dec. 27, 2021.

The application fee for a first-time adult passport book moves to $130; the fee for minors will be $100. A $35 fee paid to the acceptance facility remains unchanged. There is no increase in the fee for a passport card or expedited service.

Adults applying for their initial passport, and minors applying for or renewing their passport may do so by appointment only at the Rice County Recorder’s Office inside the Rice County Government Services Building, 320 Third St., Faribault. Hours are 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays, excluding holidays. Call 507-332-6114 to schedule appointment.

Adults applying for their first passport, and minors needing their first passport or a renewal should

Adults needing to renew passports, provided they have expired within the last five years or are about to expire, should apply via mail using the DS-82 form found online at bit.ly/3H5InYB.