What is how much does it cost to get a passport?

Here's the breakdown of passport costs in the US:

  • First-Time Applicants (Form DS-11):

    • Passport Book: The application fee is $130. There is also a separate $35 execution fee.
    • Passport Card: The application fee is $30. There is also a separate $35 execution fee.
    • You may also need to pay a $60 fee for expedited%20service if you need the passport faster.
  • Renewal by Mail (Form DS-82):

    • Passport Book: The renewal fee is $130.
    • Passport Card: The renewal fee is $30.
    • You may also need to pay a $60 fee for expedited%20service if you need the passport faster.
  • Children's Passports (Under Age 16 - Form DS-11):

    • Passport Book: The application fee is $100. There is also a separate $35 execution fee.
    • Passport Card: The application fee is $15. There is also a separate $35 execution fee.
  • Other Fees:

    • Expedited Service: $60 (in addition to the application and execution fees).
    • File Search Fee: $150 (if you need the State Department to search for a previous passport record).
  • Payment Methods: You can pay with credit cards, checks, or money orders. Check the accepted%20payment%20methods on the State Department's website for the most up-to-date information.

It's always a good idea to check the official U.S.%20Department%20of%20State website for the most current fee information, as prices can change.