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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. You can also use our fee calculator to figure out the cost of your passport. The fees you pay depend on:

  • Your age
  • If you want a passport book, passport card, or both documents
  • How fast you need your passport
  • Where you apply
  • If you have a lost or damaged passport from a major disaster

What fees should I pay?

When you apply for a passport using Form DS-11, you will need to pay two fees: one to the U.S. Department of State and one to the facility where you submit your application.

Our Apply for Your Adult Passport page has more information on how to submit your application.

Document Form Filler Passport Application Fee Facility Acceptance Fee
Passport Book DS-11 $130 $35
Passport Card DS-11 $30 $35
Passport Book & Card DS-11 $160 $35

This only only for adults who are eligible for online or mail-in renewal. If you are not eligible for renewal, please see our Apply for Your Adult Passport page. 

Document Submit your Form Passport Application Fee
Passport Book By Mail or Online $130
Passport Card By Mail or Online $30
Passport Book & Card  By Mail or Online $160

When you apply for your child's passport using Form DS-11, you will need to pay two fees: one to the U.S. Department of State and one to the facility where you submit your application.

All children must apply in person. Our Children Under 16 page has more information on how to apply. 

Document Form Filler  Passport Application Fee Facility Acceptance Fee
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?
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 passport fee amount:

Service  Fee for each Application Notes
Expedited Service $60

Go to our Processing Times page to decide if you need expedite service.

Request a refund if you paid the $60 and did not get expedited service.

 
1-2 Day Delivery $22.05
  • You will receive your new passport 1-2 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.
File Search $150.00 (if record issued before 1994)

Request a file search if you had a U.S. passport in the past, but you cannot submit it as evidence of U.S. citizenship with your application. 

Passport fee calculator

Answer a few questions and we'll calculate your passport fees.

 

Where do you currently reside?

Check with your local U.S. embassy or consulate for information on how to apply for a passport.

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We accept different forms of payment

Go to our Apply In Person page to find the steps to apply.

When you apply for a passport using Form DS-11, you will need to pay two 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."
  • Write the applicant’s name and date of birth in the memo section.

There are optional fees you can add to your passport fees if you want your application processed or mailed quicker:

  • Add $60 to your application fee if you want expedited service.
  • Add $22.05 to your application fee if you want your new passport in 1-2 days after we mail it.  

To pay the $35 facility acceptance fee:

If you are renewing by mail:

  • Send us a check (personal, certified, cashier's, traveler's) or money order payable to "U.S. Department of State"
  • When renewing by mail from Canada, you must pay by check or money order payable in U.S. dollars through a U.S. bank.

If you are renewing online:

  • Use a credit card or debit card

Go to our Passport Agency and Center page for steps on how to apply at one of our 26 locations across the country.

Pay with:

  • Credit cards: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover
  • Debit cards (or prepaid cards that are not linked to a line of credit or bank account): Visa or Mastercard
  • Contactless payments such as Apple Pay, Google Pay or Samsung Pay

You must pay with a credit card, debit card, or contactless payment such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Samsung Pay. We will not accept any other form of payment.

 

Last Updated: October 9, 2025
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Requesting a Refund for Expedited Service

Service Commitment

If you paid the $60 fee for expedited service when you applied and you did not receive expedited service, you may be eligible to request a refund of this 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 our Refund of Expedited Passport Fee page.