Fee table
At an acceptance facility you pay two separate fees: the application fee goes to the U.S. Department of State (check or money order), and the $35 execution (acceptance) fee goes to the facility itself. Ask the facility which payment types it accepts.
| Application | Application fee (to State Dept) | Execution fee (to facility) |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (16+) first-time, passport book (DS-11) | $130 | $35 |
| Adult first-time, passport card (DS-11) | $30 | $35 |
| Adult first-time, book + card (DS-11) | $160 | $35 |
| Under 16, passport book (DS-11) | $100 | $35 |
| Under 16, passport card (DS-11) | $15 | $35 |
| Under 16, book + card (DS-11) | $115 | $35 |
| Adult renewal by mail, book (DS-82) | $130 | None |
| Adult renewal by mail, card (DS-82) | $30 | None |
| Adult renewal by mail, book + card (DS-82) | $160 | None |
| Optional add-ons | Fee |
|---|---|
| Expedited service | $60 |
| 1-3 day return delivery (book only) | $26.87 |
| File search | $150 |
Paying
- At an acceptance facility, pay the application fee by check (personal, certified, cashier's or traveler's) or money order payable to "U.S. Department of State"; write the applicant's name and date of birth in the memo.
- The $35 acceptance fee is paid to the facility; ask the facility which payment methods it accepts.
- At a passport agency or center you pay by credit card, qualifying debit/prepaid card, or contactless payment (Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay).
- Renewing online: credit or debit card. Renewing by mail: check or money order.
- 1-3 day return delivery ($26.87) is not available for passport-card-only applications; cards are mailed First Class.
- Faster USPS Priority Mail Express shipping of your application to the State Department is paid to the acceptance facility; the price varies by location.
- The application and acceptance fees are not refundable. The $60 expedite fee can be refunded if expedited processing was not met.
Source: State Department passport fees (updated March 19, 2026), fee chart (PDF), checked October 27, 2026.
Related: renew or apply in person? · passport offices by state.