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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. The fees you pay depend on several factors including:

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

You can also use our fee calculator to figure out the cost of your passport, and what form of payment to use. 

 

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What fees should I pay?

I'm applying for the first time as an adult (16 and older)

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
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I'm an adult (16 and older) and I'm renewing my passport

Pay an application fee to the U.S. Department of State.

Adults (16 and older) may be able to renew their passport. Our Renew page has more information on how to submit your application. 

Document Form Filler Application Fee
Passport Book DS-82 $130
Passport Card DS-82 $30
Passport Book & Card DS-82 $160
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My child is under 16 and I'm applying for their passport

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
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I'm changing or correcting my passport

 

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
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I need to rush my passport or pay for a special service

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  $19.53
  • 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

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.
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We accept different forms of payment

Applying at a Passport Acceptance Facility (Post Office, Government Office, Library)

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.
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Renewing by Mail

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.
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Applying or Renewing at a Passport Agency

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:

  • 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
  • Digital wallet payments such as Apple, Google, 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: April 22, 2024
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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.