U.S. Passports
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Prepare to Apply for a Passport Homepage
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?
Adult (16 or Older): First Time or Not Eligible for Renewal
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 |
Adult (16 or Older): Renewal Eligible
Adults who are eligible to renew their passport can do so by mail or online. If you are not eligible for renewal, you must Apply for Your Adult Passport.
- Renewing by Mail: Steps to mail your application to us
- Renew Online: Steps to submit your application online, if you are eligible
| 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 |
Child (Under 16)
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 child's 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 |
Change or Correct 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 |
Rush My Passport, Add 1-3 Day Delivery, or Request a File Search
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.
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| 1-3 Day Delivery | $22.05 |
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| 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. |
Renew Passport
Processing Method
Processing Method: Overseas Processing
*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.
Applying at a Passport Acceptance Facility (Post Office, Government Office, Library)
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 1-3 days after we mail it.
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 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
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.
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.
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