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Passport Fee Calculator 2026
Select your applicant type and add-ons below to see the exact total cost of your passport application — including all government fees, the acceptance facility fee, and optional extras.
Step 1 — Applicant Type
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Adult (age 16 and older)
Passport valid 10 years
Child (under age 16)
Passport valid 5 years · lower fees
Step 2 — Passport Type
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Passport Book only
Required for air travel anywhere in the world
$130
Passport Card only
Land/sea crossings to Canada, Mexico, Caribbean only
$30
Both Book + Card
Best value — one acceptance fee covers both
$160
Step 3 — Application Method
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In-person at acceptance facility (DS-11)
Required for first-time applicants and replacements
+$35
Renewal by mail (DS-82)
Adults renewing qualifying passports — no acceptance fee
+$0
Step 4 — Optional Add-Ons
Expedited Processing
Reduces processing to 2–3 weeks (normal season) — strongly recommended if traveling within 14 weeks
+$60
1–2 Day Return Delivery
Passport shipped overnight after printing instead of standard USPS mail
+$19
Passport Photo (at USPS)
Getting photo taken at the acceptance facility — or bring your own from CVS/Walgreens
+$18
Payment tip: The State Department application fee must be paid by personal check or money order made out to "U.S. Department of State" — cash is not accepted. The $35 acceptance facility fee is paid separately at the office, and many facilities now accept debit or credit cards for that portion.
Complete 2026 Passport Fee Reference
| Fee Item | Adult (16+) | Child (Under 16) | Paid To |
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| Passport Book — new or replacement | $130 | $100 | U.S. Dept. of State (check/M.O.) |
| Passport Card — new or replacement | $30 | $15 | U.S. Dept. of State |
| Both Book + Card (same application) | $160 | $115 | U.S. Dept. of State |
| Passport Book — renewal (DS-82) | $130 | N/A (children use DS-11) | U.S. Dept. of State |
| Passport Card — renewal | $30 | N/A | U.S. Dept. of State |
| Acceptance Facility Fee | $35 | $35 | Facility (USPS, county clerk, etc.) |
| Expedited Processing (optional) | +$60 | +$60 | U.S. Dept. of State (separate check) |
| 1–2 Day Return Delivery (optional) | ~$19 | ~$19 | U.S. Dept. of State (separate check) |
| Passport Photo (if taken at facility) | $15–$18 | $15–$18 | Facility (typically card accepted) |
| DS-64 (lost/stolen — informational only) | No fee | No fee | N/A |
Disclaimer: Fees shown reflect 2026 State Department published rates. Fees are subject to change. Verify current fees at travel.state.gov before submitting payment.