Expand the boxes on this page to see how much you need to pay for a passport, and what types of payment to use. You can also use our fee calculator to figure out the cost of your passport. The fees you pay depend on:
You will need to pay both an application fee and an acceptance fee. Pay the acceptance fee to the facility which takes your application, and the application fee to the U.S. Department of State.
Our Apply in Person page has more information on how to submit your application.
Document | Form Filler | Application Fee | Execution (Acceptance) Fee |
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Passport Book | DS-11 | $130 | $35 |
Passport Card | DS-11 | $30 | $35 |
Passport Book & Card | DS-11 | $160 | $35 |
Pay an application fee to the U.S. Department of State.
Adults (16 and older) may be able to renew their passport.
Document | Submit your Form | Application Fee |
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Passport Book | By Mail or Online | $130 |
Passport Card | By Mail or Online | $30 |
Passport Book & Card | By Mail or Online | $160 |
You will need to pay both an application fee and an acceptance fee. Pay the acceptance fee to the facility which takes your child's application, and the application fee to the U.S. Department of State.
All children must apply in person. Our Children Under 16 page has more information on how to apply.
Document | Form Filler | Application Fee | Execution (Acceptance) Fee |
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Passport Book | DS-11 | $100 | $35 |
Passport Card | DS-11 | $15 | $35 |
Passport Book & Card | DS-11 | $115 | $35 |
Service I need | How much do I pay? | What form should I submit? |
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Name Change | Use our Fee Calculator to learn how much you owe | It depends on your situation since you may need to complete either Form DS-11, DS-82, or DS-5504. Please see the Change or Correct a Passport Page for details on which form you need to submit. |
Correct Data Error | $0 | DS-5504 |
Add these fees to your total application fee. Include the amount in your check or money order which you make payable to the U.S. Department of State.
Service | Fee for each Application | Notes |
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Expedited Service | $60 | Request a refund if you paid the $60 and did not get expedited service. |
1-2 Day Delivery | $21.36 |
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File Search | $150.00 (if record issued before 1994) | Request a file search if you got a U.S. passport in the past, and you cannot submit it with your application as evidence of U.S. citizenship. |
*To be eligible, you must make an appointment and provide proof of international travel.
If you have a life-or-death emergency or other need for urgent travel abroad, the passport agency or center will do everything possible to issue a U.S. passport in time for your trip.
Go to our Apply In Person page to find the steps to apply.
You will need to pay both an application fee and an acceptance fee. Pay the application fee to the U.S. Department of State, and the acceptance fee to the facility which takes your application.
To pay for the application and special services such as expediting your application:
To pay the separate acceptance fee:
If you are renewing by mail:
If you are renewing online:
Go to our Passport Agency and Center page for steps on how to apply at one of our 26 locations across the country.
We accept:
We also accept checks, money orders, and cash. Make checks and money orders payable to the "U.S. Department of State."