The cost to get a passport in the US varies depending on first-time application/renewal, age, standard or expedited, and either you are getting a passport book or a card. Here’s what you’ll be paying to get a US passport.
Adult (Age 16 and older) – First-time applicant
- Passport Book: $130
- Passport Card: $30
- Both Book and Card: $160
- Execution Fee: $35
Please note that there is no execution fee (acceptance fee) for adults applying for a passport card holding a valid passport book.
Adult (Age 16 and older) – Renewal
- Passport Book: $130
- Passport Card: $30
- Both Book and Card: $160
Child (Under 16)
- Passport Book: $100
- Passport Card: $15
- Both Book and Card: $115
- Execution Fee: $35 (on all 3 services)
Optional Fee
- Expedite Fee: $60
- 1-2 Day Delivery: $19.53
- File Search Fee: $150
What is Acceptance Fee for a Passport?
The acceptance fee for a passport, paid to the acceptance agent (typically a post office, library, or court clerk) for their services in adjudicating a passport application, is $35 as of 2023. This fee is required for new adult and minor passports and to replace lost passports. It can be paid via cash, check, money order, and sometimes a credit card. Please note that passport application prices are subject to change with shifts in policy and scenarios.
What is File Search Fee for a Passport?
A file search fee for a passport is charged when an applicant cannot provide proof of citizenship or needs verification of a previously issued U.S. passport or Consular Report of Birth Abroad records. The fee covers the cost of searching the files to verify or confirm the information.
How long is a Passport Valid?
- For passport holders who were 16 years of age or older when the passport was issued, the passport is valid for 10 years.
- For passport holders under 16 years of age at the time of issuance, the passport is valid for 5 years.
The same rules apply to passport books and cards.
How much does it Cost to Change or Correct my Passport?
It doesn’t cost anything to correct a data error. You’ll need a DS-5504 form to request changes. For a name change, you can use the government’s fee calculator to find out the charges.
