Passport Fees


Prevent Application Processing Delays by Submitting the Correct Fees the First Time!
 
Submitting incorrect passport fees could delay the processing of your application. Before submitting your application, read the information below carefully and entirely to ensure that your payment is correct.
 
Skip to: Adult Passports Minor Passports Optional Services Special Services Payment Instructions

Adult First Time Applicants (Age 16 Years and Older)
What Are You Applying For?
Application Fee
Payment Instructions
Execution Fee
Payment Instructions
Use Form
Adult Passport Card
If you do NOT currently hold a valid Passport Book
$20
+
$25
DS-11

All first time applicants must apply in person at a Passport Agency, Acceptance Facility, U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
 
Adults
Adult Renewals (Age 16 Years and Older)
What Are You Renewing?
Renewal Fee
Payment Instructions
Use Form
Adult Passport Card
If you currently hold a valid Passport Book
$20
DS-82

Adult renewal applicants in the U.S. may apply by Mail (recommended), or in person at a Passport Agency.
Adult renewal applicants outside the U.S. must apply at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
 
Minor
All Minor Applicants (Under Age 16)
What Are You Applying For or Renewing?
Application Fee
Payment Instructions
Execution Fee
Payment Instructions
Use Form

All Minor applicants, including renewals, must apply in person at a Passport Agency, Acceptance Facility, U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Please see Special Requirements for Children Under Age 16.
 
Optional Services
Service
Additional Fee
Notes
Expedited Service
(Applicants in the U.S. only)
$60.00
Passport Book Overnight Delivery
(Applicants in the U.S. only)
$14.85
  • We strongly suggest that you use overnight delivery service to return your newly issued Passport Book to you. Overnight delivery service is not available for passport cards, which are delivered via First Class Mail only.
  • To request Overnight Delivery, pay the $14.85 Overnight Delivery fee for each application, in addition to the required fees noted above.
File Search
(Required when applicant is unable to present evidence of citizenship)
$60.00
  • In addition to the passport application, submit a written request for File Search to verify a previous U.S. Passport or Consular Report of Birth Abroad.
  • Applicants who are overseas and whose passport was lost or stolen are exempt from paying the File Search Fee. For more information, see 22 CFR 22.1, Item No. 6.
 
Special Services
Service
Fee
Use Form
Notes
Name Change
Fee and form vary depending on circumstances; for details and instructions see Change Your Name in Your U.S. Passport.
 
Payment Instructions
Please Note:
The Application Fee is a non-refundable processing fee and is retained by the Department of State whether or not the passport is issued.
Location
Methods of Payment Accepted
Passport Agency
All Fees:
  • Credit Cards (VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover) and Debit/Check Cards
  • Checks (personal, certified, cashiers, travelers), payable to "Department of State"
  • Money orders (U.S. Postal, international, currency exchanges) and bank drafts, payable to "Department of State"
Acceptance Facility
Application Fee and any Optional Services Fees:
  • Personal checks, money orders and bank drafts at all locations, payable to "Department of State"
  • Exact cash at some locations (verify with the Acceptance Facility)

$25 Execution Fee Paid Separately:
  • Money orders and bank drafts at all locations, payable as instructed by the Acceptance Facility
  • Personal checks and exact cash at some locations (verify with the Acceptance Facility)
  • Credit cards at U.S. Postal Facilities and some other locations (verify with the Acceptance Facility)
By Mail
Renewal Fee and any Optional Services Fees:
  • Checks (personal, certified, cashiers, travelers), payable to "Department of State"
  • Money orders (U.S. Postal, international, currency exchange), payable to "Department of  State"
U.S. Embassy or Consulate
All Fees:
  • U.S. Embassies and Consulates accept the local foreign currency equivalent to the dollar ($) amounts indicated above.
  • For guidance on additional methods of payment, contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

For further information regarding passport application fees, please contact the National Passport Information Center.