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U.S. Department of State Passport Fees — 2026

US Passport Fees & Expedited Service Calculator

Current U.S. passport fee guide covering adult renewals, first-time applications, child passports, passport cards, $60 expedited processing, 1-3 day return delivery and urgent travel.

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Calculate total passport application, execution, expedited, and delivery fees.

2026 U.S. Passport Fees Explained

U.S. passport costs depend on the applicant's age, whether the application is a first-time application or renewal, whether you are requesting a passport book or passport card, and whether an execution fee applies.

ApplicationApplication FeeExecution FeeTypical Total
Adult passport book renewal$130$0$130
First-time adult passport book$130$35$165
Child passport book under 16$100$35$135
Adult passport card renewal$30$0$30
First-time adult passport card$30$35$65

Expedited Processing

The Department of State currently charges an additional $60 for expedited processing. Current processing time is approximately 2-3 weeks, compared with 4-6 weeks for routine processing. These processing times begin when the application reaches a passport agency or center and do not include mailing time.

1-3 Day Return Delivery

Applicants can pay $23.36 for 1-3 day return delivery of the passport book after it is mailed. This is different from expedited processing and does not cause the application itself to be processed in 1-3 days.

Urgent Travel

If you have urgent international travel within 14 calendar days, you may be eligible for an appointment at a passport agency or center. You should have proof of international travel and follow the Department of State's appointment instructions. An urgent appointment is not the same thing as guaranteed same-day passport issuance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Current fees depend on the passport type and application method. An adult passport book renewal is $130. A first-time adult passport book is $130 plus a $35 execution fee ($165 total). A passport book for a child under 16 is $100 plus a $35 execution fee ($135 total).

Expedited processing costs an additional $60 per application. Current processing is 2-3 weeks for expedited service and 4-6 weeks for routine service. Mailing time is not included in those processing estimates.

1-3 day return delivery of your passport book costs an additional $23.36. This is a delivery option after the passport is mailed and is separate from the application and expedited-processing fees.

Applicants with urgent international travel within 14 calendar days may be eligible for an appointment at a passport agency or center. Appointment availability and issuance timing vary, and same-day or next-day issuance should not be guaranteed.

The $35 execution or acceptance fee is generally charged by an acceptance facility when an application requires in-person acceptance, such as a first-time adult DS-11 application or a child's passport application. It is separate from the passport application fee paid to the Department of State.

Passport-card fees depend on whether the applicant is applying for the first time or renewing and whether the applicant is an adult or child. A first-time adult passport card has a $30 application fee plus a $35 execution fee. A passport card is not valid for international air travel.

Have questions about passport fees, expedited processing, or urgent appointments?

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