Passport Fees Explained

Passport fees are based on which type of passport you need, as well as the processing time that you need the passport. This page will provide a clear explanation of all passport book and card fees for all passport types (child, adult, replacement, renewal, etc).

There are two ways to get your passport. The first and most common is routine processing. The second option is expedited processing. Routine passport service is for any applicant that does not need a passport fast. This is available at any local passport acceptance facility. The processing times for routine service are 6-8 weeks, and routine passport fees are the simple government fees. You may verify these fees by visiting the U.S. Department of State website at travel.state.gov.

Expedited passport processing is available with speeds as fast as 1 business day and ranging up to 3 weeks turnaround time. Learn more about passport expediting here.

 

Government Passport Fees for Routine Passport Service

• New Passport Book Adult (Age 16 and above): $110 application fee + $35 acceptance agent fee = $145
• New Passport Book Child (Age 15 and below): $80 application fee + $35 acceptance agent fee = $115
• Passport Book Renewal: $110 application fee
• Add Passport Pages (48): No longer available.
• Acceptance Agency Fee: $35 (required for all passport applications except adult passport renewals)
• New Passport Card Adult: $30 application fee + $35 acceptance agent fee = $65
• New Passport Card Minor: $15 application fee + $35 acceptance agent fee = $50
• New Adult Passport Book & Card: $140 application fees + $35 acceptance agent fee = $175
• Renew Adult Passport Book & Card: $140 application fees
• Child Passport Book & Card: $95 application fees + $35 acceptance agent fee = $130
• File Search Fee: $150.00 (often used for lost passport applications when the birth certificate is not readily available)

 

Government Fees for Expedited Passport Service

If you need a passport faster than 4-6 weeks, you can use the expedited option through the government. This will take 3 weeks and the expedited passport fees are the same as above, plus $60 for the expedited service. These are the same fees you would pay if you are able to get an appointment at a local passport acceptance facility or at a Regional Passport Agency.

• New Passport Book Adult (Age 16 and above): $110 application fee + $60 expedited fee + $35 acceptance agent fee = $205
• New Passport Book Child (Age 15 and under): $80 application fee + $60 expedited fee + $35 acceptance agent fee = $175
• Passport Book Renewal: $110 application fee + $60 expedited fee = $170
• Add Passport Pages (48): No Longer Available
• Acceptance Agency Fee: $35 (required for all passport applications except adult passport renewals and name changes)
• New Passport Card Adult: $30 application fee + $60 expedited fee + $35 acceptance agent fee = $125
• New Passport Card Minor: $15 application fee + $60 expedited fee + $35 acceptance agent fee = $110
• New Adult Passport Book & Card: $140 application fees + $60 expedited fee + $35 acceptance agent fee = $235
• Renew Adult Passport Book & Card: $140 application fees + $60 = $200
• Child Passport Book & Card: $95 application fees + $60 expedited fee + $35 acceptance agent fee = $190
• File Search Fee: $150.00 (often used for lost passport applications when the birth certificate is not readily available)

 

The Fastest Passport Processing Option

If you need a passport in two weeks or less, you can pay for a private expediting service like us to help you. We can get the passport for you very fast. This may be the easier and faster option, but it does come at an additional cost. You will pay the expedited government fees as show above, plus the Expeditor/ Courier fees to process your passport quickly and securely. This fee is paid online directly to the expediting service, plus shipping.

Shipping and Expedited Government Fees Paid Separately