Routine & Expedited Passport Fees 2023

One of the most confusing parts of applying for a new passport or a passport renewal is figuring out how much you need to pay.

The total cost of your passport fees will depend on several factors, including:

• the passport type
• the passport services you require
• additional services you might need or want to add on

Some fees you can't avoid. For instance, there is a mandatory passport application fee for most passport options. There is also an extra acceptance fee when applying for a new passport at an application acceptance agency or center.

Furthermore, there are additional fees you may choose to pay for services like faster processing of your application, 1-to-2-day shipment of your new passport via priority mail express, or a file search for missing citizenship documents.

Some passport services are free of charge. For example, no fee is required to correct a printing error or to change the name in a passport that was issued within the last 12 months.

There are also other costs associated with getting a passport beyond the fees charged by the Department of State. Getting new passport photos, procuring supporting documents like birth certificates, and costs associated with getting your application to the right agency or center can add to the total amount you will pay for a new or renewed passport. So, while you can use the fee calculator on the State Department website, it may not give you the full picture of what you can expect to pay.

All that said, don't stress. Traveling internationally can be challenging enough without worrying about your math. We've compiled the most up-to-date-costs so you don't have to. Use the 2023 Passport Fee charts below to help you calculate the cost of getting your passport.

What Does a Passport Cost?

Carefully read the information below to be sure that your payment is correct. Know that submitting incorrect passport fees or form of payment will delay the processing of your application.

Note: Form DS-11 is used to apply for a new passport or to replace a lost, stolen or damaged one. All applicants submitting this form must apply in person at an Acceptance Facility (which include most post offices), Regional Passport Agency or, if currently outside the United States, at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate General.

Applicants who need new passports expedited quickly but are unable to personally visit the regional agency should apply through a passport expediting service.

Related Links

• New Passport Requirements (Book and Card)
• Passport Card information
• Payment Instructions

The US passport renewal fee is paid by those submitting application Form DS-82. Adult renewal applicants in the U.S. may apply by mail (recommended). You can also apply in person at a Regional Passport Agency if you have urgent international travel needs within 14 days or a life or death emergency that requires travel within 72 hours. Adult applicants outside the U.S. must apply through a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

You cannot apply for a passport renewal at a post office or other passport acceptance facility.

Applicants who need their passport renewals expedited but are unable to personally visit the regional agency should apply through a passport expediting service.

Related Links

• Passport Renewal Requirements (Book and Card)
• Passport Card information
• Payment Instructions

Use Form DS-11 to apply for a child's passport. All Minor applicants ages 15 or younger, including those who are replacing a previous passport, must apply in person at an Acceptance Facility, Regional Passport Agency, a U.S. Embassy, or American Consulate.

Applicants who need passports expedited quickly but are unable to personally visit the regional agency should apply through a passport expediting service.

Related Links

• Special Requirements for Children Under Age 16
• New Passport Requirements (Book and Card)
• Passport Card information
• Payment Instructions

Why Your Passport May Cost More

Please note that the actual total cost of getting a passport is more than the sum of the fees paid to the U.S. government. There are additional expenses that are not listed below such as postage, the price of a passport photo, and a protective envelope to send the application form. These are just a few of the extra costs you should expect when applying for a new travel document.

If you need a passport faster than the 8 to 11 weeks it takes for routine service, you can add the expedited service fee to the total payment.

We recommend you also add the cost of 1 to 2 days delivery when sending the application by mail. This is not required if you submit the form at a regional agency, however, you will need to provide proof of imminent/urgent international travel to use this option. Note that this is not an option for passport cards. Passport cards are shipped via First Class Mail only.

If the 5-7 week turnaround offered through typical expedited service is not fast enough or you are unable to visit a processing center, you should apply online for expedited service through a registered courier service. By doing so, you could get your passport as quickly as the same day you apply.

Passport Fees for Optional Services

Expedited Service

Fee: $60 (Applicants in the U.S. only)

See important information about Application Processing Times and follow the instructions on How to Get Your Passport Fast.

When requesting this service, pay the $60.00 Expedited Service Fee for each application, in addition to the required fees noted above.

Passport Book 1-2 Day Delivery

Fee: $19.53

We strongly suggest that you use the 1-2 day delivery service to return your newly issued Passport Book to you more quickly. This was once an overnight delivery option, but due to delays with the US Postal Service, 24 hour turnaround is no longer a guarantee. But, there still is a chance that you could receive your passport overnight.

Please note, this fastest delivery service is not available for passport cards, which are delivered via First Class Mail only.

To request 1-2 Day Delivery, pay the $19.533 1-2 Day Delivery fee for each application, in addition to the required fees noted above.

File Search

Fee: $150

Required when applicant is unable to present evidence of citizenship.

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 emergency passport, 22 CFR 22.1 Item No. 6.

Passport Fees for Special Services

Data Error Correction

Fee: $0

Use form DS-5504.

See important information on Correcting or Changing Information in Your Passport.

Name Change

Fee: Varies

Fee and form for a passport name change vary depending on circumstances.

• Applicants ages 16 or older whose passports were issued less than a year ago, pay no fee.
• Applicants ages 16 or older who passports were issued more than a year ago, need to apply for a renewal using form DS-82 and pay the renewal fee.
• Applicants ages 16 or older who do not have official documentation of a legal name change, must apply for a new passport.
• Applicants ages 15 or younger must apply for a new passport and pay the appropriate fee.

Passport Fee 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. You can get a refund for the expedited service fee under certain circumstances.

Acceptance Facility

Application Fee and any Optional Services Fees:

• Checks (personal, certified, cashier's, traveler's) and money orders payable to "U.S. Department of State"
• Credit and debit cards CANNOT be accepted.

• Money orders at all locations, payable as instructed by the Acceptance Facility
• Personal checks and cash (exact change only) at some locations
• Credit cards at U.S. postal facilities and some other locations

Renewal by Mail

Renewal Fee and any Optional Services Fees:

• Checks (personal, certified, cashiers, travelers), payable to "U.S. Department of State"
• Money orders (U.S. Postal, international, currency exchange), payable to "U.S. Department of State"
• When renewing your passport by mail from Canada, you must pay by check or money order in U.S. dollars drawn from a U.S. banking institution.

Passport Agency

All Fees:

• Credit Cards (VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover) and Debit Cards displaying Visa or MasterCard logo
• Checks (personal, certified, cashiers, travelers), payable to "U.S. Department of State"
• Money orders (U.S. Postal, international, currency exchanges) payable to "U.S. Department of State"
• Cash (exact amount only)
• Pre-paid credit card or gift card displaying the Visa or MasterCard logo

U.S. Embassy or Consulate

All Fees:

• Please check with the U.S. embassy or consulate general where you plan to apply for acceptable payment options.

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U.S. Passport Service Guide - Who we are

For over 20 years, U.S. Passport Service Guide has helped American citizens understand and navigate the passport application process. We use our expertise and experience to help travelers get United States passports quickly and efficiently.

Our website currently receives over half a million visitors a month. We are committed to going the "extra mile" for all of our readers. Both passport officials and website visitors frequently write to express gratitude for the assistance we provide.

Please contact us if you have any travel related questions - especially ones about passports and visa expediting. We usually respond to e-mails within 24 hours, oftentimes the same day. We are committed to working with you until you get the answer you need.

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