U.S. Passport Fees – Routine & Expedited Passport Fee [2019]
One of the most common questions we usually get is how much is a passport? Here we will try to explain the cost of obtaining a U.S. passport. Passport fee can sometimes be confusing with the different fee structure for different passport services such a routine and expedited passport services. As of January 2016, the United States State Department is no longer adding additional visa pages which were removed from the list below. It is important to know that passport renewals and second passport applicant does not have any acceptance agent fee which is shown as blank in the following table.
Where to Pay Passport Fees
Effective April 2nd, 2018 execution fees are going from $25 to $35.00. You are able to pay the government fees with credit cards, debit cards, check, or money orders. Check and money orders should be payable to “Department of State” written in block letters in black ink.
Routine & Expedited Government Passport Fees Below
| Passport Service Type | Passport Fee | Expedite Passport Fees | Passport Execution Fee | Total Government Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Passport Age 16 and Older | $110.00 | $60.00 | $35.00 | $205.00 |
| New Passport Age 15 and Younger | $80.00 | $60.00 | $35.00 | $175.00 |
| Lost or Stolen Passport | $80 (Child) $110 (Adult) | $60.00 | $35.00 | $175 (Child) $205 (Adult) |
| 1st Passport Card | $15 (Child) $30 (Adult) | $60.00 | $35.00 | $110 (Child) $125 (Adult) |
| Passport Renewal | $110.00 | $60.00 | $170.00 | |
| Add Passport Pages [Service Discontinued] | ||||
| Second Passport | $110.00 | $60.00 | $170.00 |
The Cost Breakdown of U.S. Passport Fees for 2019
New Adult Passport Book: Application fee is $110.00 plus the execution fee of $35.00. If you need the passport to be expedited via the post offices, its another $60.00 with a total cost of a new passport is $205.00.
New Minor Passport Book: Application fee is $80.00 and the execution fee is $35.00, together it will cost $115.00 for a minor passport. If expedited service is chosen, then the fee is $60.00. The total cost when including expedited fee is $175.00.
U.S. Passport Book Renewal: Application fee is $110.00 and no execution fee. The expedited fee is $60. Together, the total cost to renew an adult passport is $170.00. A minor passport is not renewable. Learn how to renew a passport with detail instructions here.
Replacing a Lost or Stolen Adult Passport Book: The price is the same as applying for a new adult passport. It is $145.00 then add $60.00 for expedited. So, the total cost including expedited service is $205.00.
Replacing a Lost or Stolen Minor Passport Book: The price is the same as applying for a new minor passport. It is $115.00 then add $60.00 for expedited service. So, the total cost including expedited service for a minor passport is $205.00.
Adult Passport Card: Application fee is $30.00 and the execution fee is $35.00. Together, an adult passport card is $65.00. Add $60.00 more if you choose expedited service.
Minor Passport Card: Application fee is $15.00 and the execution is $35.00. The cost of a minor passport card is $50.00. With expedited service, the total cost is $110.00. The cost includes $60.00 for expedited service.
Type of Passport Processing Time
Our passport fee table is broken down into a different section for routine and expedited services. The passport processing time for routine passport service is 4 – 6 weeks and expedited passport services 3 – 4 weeks from the post office.
Routine Service is for U.S. citizen who is looking to get a passport and does not have a specific time to get the passport back. When doing a routine passport service it is recommended that you process your passport application with the United States Postal Services.
Processing Time: Usually passport processing time is between 4 – 6 Weeks and 3 -4 weeks for an expedited passport
Expedited Service is for U.S. citizen who is looking to get an emergency passport for travel within a specific period.
Processing Time: Usually 3 – 4 Weeks
Additional Passport Fees
Acceptance Agent Fee: The United States passport fee for the acceptance agent is required for all passport application expecting the passport renewal. This fee is for a federal agent to witness with the signature of passport application.
File Search Fee for U.S Passport: The file search fee is only used when you are looking to replace an adult passport where the passport holder cannot provide to the State Department proof of citizenship such as a: Old Passport or Birth Certificate. This fee is an additional $150. The file search fee is used so the State Department can verify your proof of citizenship.
Expediting Fee with Private Passport Expediter: If you need a passport expedited within 14 days and want to hire a private expediting company then you will need to pay a private expediting passport fee to have your passport expedited. This fee is paid directly to the private company and is separate from the expediting fee.
passport book $110 acceptance agent fee $25
post office only offers 2-4 week expedite fee is additonal $60 passport book $110 acceptance agent fee $25 expedite $60 $195
How much is a first passport 110 or 195
What is the actual cost for a 1st time passport and to expedite it within 3 weeks at a post office ty
Hello, in order to renew a passport you must compile a DS 82 app, current passport, passport photos and passport fees ($110 passport book). You will mail everything directly to the US Department of State address listed on your DS 82 app. Please note if the passport is 5 years past expiration date you must apply in person for a new adult passport.
the processing time? Stanadard route takes 4-6 weeks
my passport recently expired how much will it be and what info do i need if i mail it in how much is it hteres no calculations or add ons i can see or find ?/
How long the passport long for 5 yr old
yes, passport cards would be sufficent Minor $15 adult $30 acceptance fee for each $25
$110 with acceptance agent fee of $25
My family of 5 is going to canada by car do we need passports to reenter the US ?
I lost my passport how much would it be for a new one
Hello, the fee for a first time adult passport card is $30 than $25 acceptance agent fee. Your post office could have been including photo & shipping costs.
Hello, it will be a DS 82 renewal app and on the DS 82 app you will select passport book, along with all renewal documents, such as the current passport card, passport photos and passport fees ($110) and any original/certified copy name change documents then you will mail everything in directly to the US Department of State, address listed on your DS 82 app. Also it would not hurt to send a letter stating you still plan to use the valid passport card and wish for it to be returned.
I guess I don’t understand still. There is a fee of $30 for a passport card (first passport for one adult,) but the postal office said it was $80. I guess there is another fee in there but what is it? Is there a fee to file the application in there??
I have a valid passport card that allows me to go into Canada & Mexico but I want to upgrade it to go to other countries. Is the process the same? Is the price still the $110 for routine time frame if it’s an upgrade from.a passport card?
Hello, the fee is $110 with an acceptance agent fee of $25
How much is a passport for an adult, first time
U.S. Passport Help Guide thank you
yes please visit http://www.uspassporthelpguide.com/emergency-passport/
Margarita Boo Kerslake the 17 year old will be going to a new adult passport fee is $110 with acceptance agent fee of $25 and minor will be $80 with acceptance fee of $25
it will be one check for $170 personal check made out to the US Department of State
Hello, if the passport is over a year old, it will be a DS 82 renewal app and along with all renewal documents, such as the current passport, passport photos and passport fees ( $110 for passport book), you will need to submit your original/certified copy name change documents you will mail everything in directly to the US Department of State, address listed on your DS 82 app.
Hello, the expediting Government fee will be $140 and if you use a third party expeditor fees will vary
I need much passport by December 16 , will I have enough time to receive it?
Both renewals
How much for a 17 year old and a ten year old… confusing or maybe I’m just not understanding the pricing
If I am getting passport expedited do I write 2 checks, 1 for $110.00 and 2nd for $60.00 and who do I write check to?
What if you have changed you’re name a few times? What documents do u need?
Daughter is 3 months and we’re going on vacation at the beginning of December. How much will i be charged to get a passport right away?