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Passport Fees
On this page, you will learn how much you need to pay for a passport and what types of payment to use.
Passport form guide and fee calculator
If you are unsure about which forms to use, use our guide. After you answer some questions, we will tell you which forms to use and how much to pay. Then we will give you a list of next steps to submit your application.
The guide is not an online application. Using it does not mean you will receive a passport.
Common passport fee types
Your passport fees will depend on:
- Your age
- How fast you need your passport
- If you want a passport book, passport card, or both
- If you are eligible for renewal or not
- If you are eligible for a replacement due to an error or major disaster
When you apply for a passport using Form DS-11, you will need to pay 2 fees: one to the U.S. Department of State and one to the facility where you submit your application.
Visit Apply for Your Adult Passport for more information on how to submit your application.
| Document | Forms Needed | Application Fee | Facility Acceptance Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
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$130 |
$35 |
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$30 |
$35 |
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Passport book and card |
$160 |
$35 |
When you apply for a passport, you must submit evidence of U.S. citizenship. If you cannot get evidence, you may need to pay $150 for a file search.
Adults who are eligible to renew their passport can do so by mail or online. To confirm you are eligible to renew, visit Renew by Mail and Renew Online. If you are not eligible for renewal, you must Apply for Your Adult Passport.
| Document | Submit your Form | Application Fee |
|---|---|---|
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$130 |
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$30 |
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Passport book and card |
$160 |
When you apply for your child's passport using Form DS-11, you will need to pay 2 fees: one to the U.S. Department of State and one to the facility where you submit your child's application.
All children must apply in person. Visit Apply for a Child’s U.S. Passport to learn how to apply.
| Document | Forms Needed | Application Fee | Facility Acceptance Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
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$100 |
$35 |
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$15 |
$35 |
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Passport book and card |
$115 |
$35 |
| Service Needed | Forms Needed | Fee |
|---|---|---|
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Name Change |
It depends on your situation. Visit Change or Correct a Passport for details on which form you must submit. |
Use our fee calculator to learn how much you owe. |
|
Correct Data Error |
$0 |
Additional fees apply for these services. Add these fees to your total fee. This determines how much to include in the check or money order made out to the U.S. Department of State.
| Service | Fee for each application | Notes |
|---|---|---|
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$60 |
Visit Processing Times to decide if you need expedited service. Request a refund if you paid the $60 and did not get expedited service. |
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1-3 Day Return Delivery |
$22.05 |
You will receive your new passport 1-3 days after we mail it. Do not submit a pre-paid return envelope to us. We do not offer this service if you are applying for a passport card only. We only send cards via USPS First Class Mail. |
If you’re applying in person, you can also pay the acceptance facility to mail your passport application to us faster.
How to pay for your passport
There are different ways to pay for your passport depending on how you apply.
Applying at a passport acceptance facility (post office, government office, library)
When you apply in person at a passport acceptance facility, you will need to pay 2 fees: one to the U.S. Department of State and one to the facility where you submit your application.
To pay the passport application fee:
Submit a check (personal, certified, cashier's, traveler's) or money order payable to "U.S. Department of State" with your application.
Write the applicant’s name and date of birth in the memo section.
If you want your application processed or mailed quicker, you can add these optional fees:
Processing: For expedited service, add $60 to your application fee.
Sending your application to us: Pay the acceptance facility for faster USPS Priority Mail Express shipping. The cost for this service varies based on location.
Returning your new passport: If you want your new passport in 1-3 days after we mail it, add $22.05 to your application fee.
To pay the $35 facility acceptance fee, find an acceptance facility to learn what payment methods they accept.
Renewing
If you are renewing by mail:
Send a check (personal, certified, cashier's, traveler's) or money order payable to "U.S. Department of State" with your application.
When renewing by mail from Canada, you must pay by check or money order. It must be payable in U.S. dollars through a U.S. bank.
If you are renewing online, use a credit card or debit card.
Applying or renewing at a passport agency
Visit Passport Agency and Center for steps on how to apply at one of our 26 locations across the country.
Pay with a:
Credit card: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover;
Debit card or prepaid cards that are not linked to a line of credit or bank account: Visa or Mastercard; or
Contactless payment such as Apple Pay, Google Pay or Samsung Pay.
Request a refund
Service commitment
If you paid $60 for expedited service but your application wasn’t processed within our stated timeframe, you may be eligible to request a refund of the $60 expedite fee. We cannot refund any other passport fees or your travel expenses if you miss your trip.
Non-refundable fees
We cannot refund the passport application fee and the execution fee. By law, we collect both fees and keep them even if a passport is not issued.
Learn more about refunds on Refund of Expedited Passport Fee.