Passport Fees

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:

  • Your age
  • If you want a passport book, passport card, or both documents
  • How fast you need your passport, and 
  • Where you apply

What fees should I pay?

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
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
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
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 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
Expedited Service $60

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

1-2 Day Delivery  $21.36
  • You will receive your passport 1-2 days after we mail it.
  • Do not submit a return envelope to us with postage pre-paid.
  • We do not offer this service if you are applying for a passport card only. We send cards via USPS First Class Mail.  
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.

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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Have you ever had a U.S. passport?

We accept different forms of payment

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:

  • Submit a check (personal, certified, cashier's, traveler's) or money order payable to "U.S. Department of State"

To pay the separate acceptance fee:

  • Find your acceptance facility to learn what form of payment they will accept. Some locations accept: 
    • Personal checks and money orders
    • Credit cards. The facility may add a surcharge to cover the cost of the credit card transaction.
    • Cash. You must provide the exact amount.

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.

We prefer that you 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

We also accept checks, money orders, and cash. Make checks and money orders payable to the "U.S. Department of State."

  • Checks: personal, certified, cashiers, and travelers
  • Money orders: U.S. Postal, international, and currency exchanges  
  • Cash: must provide the exact amount  

 

Last Updated: August 26, 2024