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:
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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? |
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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 in the check or money order you make payable to the U.S. Department of State.
Service | Fee for each Application | Notes |
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Expedited Service | $60 | Go to our Processing Times page to decide if you need expedite service yet. Request a refund if you paid the $60 and did not get expedited service.
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1-2 Day Return Shipping | $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. |
*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.
Type |
$0.00 |
Processing |
$0.00 |
Standard Delivery |
$0.00 |
Execution Fee |
$35.00 |
Total Payable to Department of State | |
Execution Fee Payable to Acceptance Facility |
$35.00 |
Total: |
Total Payable to Department of State - Information.
Acceptance Facility Fee - Information.
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:
There are optional fees you can add to your passport fees if you want your application processed or mailed quicker:
To pay the $35 facility acceptance fee:
If you are renewing by mail:
If you are renewing online:
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:
We may also accept checks, money orders, and cash at some passport agencies. Make checks and money orders payable to the "U.S. Department of State."
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.
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