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U.S. passports

Find out how to apply for or renew a passport and what to do if your passport is lost or stolen.

Apply for a new adult passport

You need a passport to travel to most countries outside the U.S. Learn how to apply for a passport in person, check your application status, and get it changed or corrected.

Renew an adult passport

Find out if you can renew your passport or need a new one. Learn how to renew your passport by mail, get it changed or corrected, or what to do if it expires soon.

Get a passport for a minor under 18

Find out how to get a child's passport, depending on their age.

Lost or stolen passports

If your passport is lost or stolen you must report it to the State Department right away. How you replace it depends on if you are inside or outside the U.S.

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Use this site to find the nearest acceptance facility where you can submit your U.S. passport application. Acceptance facilities include post offices, clerks of court, public libraries, and other local government offices which accept passport applications on behalf of the U.S. Department of State. Search for facilities by zip code, state, or state/city. You can also find facilities which offer on-site photo services.

• Download and fill out passport forms
• Steps on how to apply
• Calculate your fees
• Find current processing times

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Thousands of Post Offices ™ accept first-time passport applications for the U.S. Department of State. Most of those locations can also take your passport photo.

• Renewing Passports : If you answer 'Yes' to all 5 eligibility questions in the " Renew a Passport by Mail " section, mail your renewal form directly to the State Department. If you don't meet all the renewal requirements, you'll need to go to a Post Office in person and do a new, first-time passport application.
• First-Time Passports (and Passport Photos) : Schedule your in-person appointment online.

Schedule an Appointment

Alert: --> online scheduler to make an appointment for passport services to ensure the safety of our employees and customers. The State Department has extremely limited passport services due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Expect significant delays of several months before receiving your new U.S. passport. Learn More

Alert: Please use our online scheduler , a Post Office lobby self-service kiosk, or visit a Post Office retail counter to make an appointment for first-time passport and photo services. Alternatively, find a location near you with passport walk-in acceptance hours.

First-Time Passports

First-time applicants and people who aren’t allowed to get a new passport by mail.

Apply at a Post Office

Expedited Delivery

Renewing Passports

Most people renewing a passport should mail their application directly to the State Department.

Renew by Mail

Passports for Minors

Passports for children under 16 have special requirements. Make sure you are prepared.

Apply for a First-Time Passport

If you've never had a U.S. passport, are 16 or under, or aren't allowed to renew an existing passport by mail, you need to apply for a new passport in person at the Post Office.

Step 1: Gather Documents Early

Generally, you should apply for your new passport as soon as you know you’ll be traveling internationally—at least several months in advance. Passport processing times may vary, so be sure to check the latest State Department service estimates . First-time applicants, minors, and applicants who need a new passport but may not renew by mail may submit their passport application at the Post Office. The U.S. State Department website explains what you'll need to bring with you.

• Application forms (unsigned)
• Proof of identity document and a photocopy of the front and back
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship document and a photocopy of the front and back
• Passport fees

Apply for a Passport in Person

Step 2: Prepare Your Application Package

Visit the U.S. Department of State website to learn how to apply for a passport and what documents you need.

• Complete your Form DS-11 Application for U.S. Passport on the State Department website.
• Print your completed application. DO NOT SIGN YOUR APPLICATION. A Postal employee must witness your signature.
• Have a passport photo taken.
• Photocopy your proof of identity and U.S. Citizenship documents.
• Post Offices accept credit cards, checks, and money orders for Post Office acceptance fees.
• State Department fees are mailed with your application. You can pay with a personal, certified, cashier's, traveler's check, or money order, payable to "U.S. Department of State."

Get Started on Your Application

Step 3: Schedule an Appointment

Post Offices that offer passport services have set hours, and you'll need to schedule an appointment using the online Retail Customer Appointment Scheduler or a Post Office lobby self-service kiosk.

Scheduling Online

• Go to Schedule an Appointment .
• Choose the passport service you need, along with the number of adults and minors who need appointments.
• You can search for appointment by location or date first. If you search by location first, you'll then be asked to choose a date and time; if you search by date first, you'll then need to choose a location and time.
• After you choose your appointment location and time, provide your contact information, and agree to the Terms and Conditions.
• Click Review Appointment , then confirm your appointment.

If you need to modify or cancel your appointment, click the Manage Appointments tab and enter your confirmation number and email address or phone number.

Using a Self-Service Kiosk

• Go to a Post Office location with lobby self-service kiosks. Find USPS Locations
• At the self-service kiosk, touch the screen to begin, then select "Other Services," then "Passport Scheduler."
• Choose the passport service you need, then enter the number of adults and minors who need appointments.
• Search for Post Office locations by ZIP Code™ or City/State and choose a location.
• Select an available appointment date and time, then agree to the Terms and Conditions.
• Enter your contact information and decide if you'd like to receive SMS text notifications.
• Review and confirm your information, then select “Schedule Appointment” to finalize.
• Take your printed receipt listing your confirmation number and appointment details.

Step 4: Pay Passport Acceptance & Processing Fees

First-time passport applications have two types of basic fees, the application acceptance fee and the application processing fee. Passport photos and fees for faster processing are extra. Learn how to calculate fees and what you can use to pay for them.

Application Acceptance Fees – Postal Service

Pay acceptance fees in person at the Post Office. You may pay by check or money order, payable to "Postmaster," debit card, or credit card.

• $35.00 - Post Office acceptance fee
• $15.00 - Post Office photo fee (if needed)

Application Processing Fees – Department of State

State Department payment is sent with your application package. State Department fees are paid separately from USPS fees.

• State Department Fees State Department passport fees vary. Calculate passport fees online .
• Personal, certified, cashier's, or traveler's check, payable to "U.S. Department of State."
• Money order payable to "U.S. Department of State." You can buy a money order at the Post Office with cash, a debit card, or a traveler's check. You cannot pay with a credit card.

Application Status Updates

• Use the Online Passport Status System to check your application status if you applied by mail or in person. You may not be able to get a status update for 2 weeks after you apply or renew. During these weeks, your application and supporting documents are on their way to the Department of State. See more information about current processing times on the Department of State page " U.S. Passports ."

Renew a Passport by Mail

If you are eligible to renew your passport, please complete Passport Renewal Application Form DS-82 (see completion instructions on the form), and mail your completed renewal application directly to the State Department for processing. To verify if your passport is eligible for renewal by mail, please visit State Department Renew By Mail .

Step 1: Check Your Eligibility to Renew by Mail

A minor's passport may not be renewed by mail; to renew a minor's passport, you need to submit a new, first-time passport application in person . An adult passport may be renewed by mail if it meets certain requirements.

You can renew your adult passport by mail if you answer "Yes" to all 5 of the following statements:

Your passport:

• Is in your possession to submit with your application.
• Is undamaged other than normal "wear and tear."
• Was issued when you were age 16 or older.
• Was issued within the last 15 years.
• Was issued in your current name or you can document your name change. (Name changes are explained on Change a Passport .)

If your passport does not meet all these requirements, do not mail your renewal application. You must prepare the same application package as a first-time passport applicant.

State Department Renew by Mail

Apply early for renewals as many countries require that passports be valid for at least 6 months after you enter their country. Learn how to properly prepare your application package and include all the necessary documents so your passport is processed on time.

• Complete your Passport Renewal Application Form DS-82 on the State Department website.
• Print and sign your DS-82 form.
• Have a passport photo taken. You can schedule a passport photo-only appointment at a Post Office ™ location.
• Calculate your passport renewal fees .
• Collect your most recent passport, completed and signed application, renewal fees, and name change documents, if needed.
• Use an envelope large enough to fit the application without folding it.
• TIP : Pay for Priority Mail Express ® or Priority Mail ® service and get free envelopes that are large enough to hold your application. Order easily online: Priority Mail Express Flat Rate Envelope or Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelope .
• Address the envelope to the location for your state. See page 2 of your DS-82 form.

How to Renew a Passport - Details

Step 3: Mail Your Renewal Application

Department of State recommends using a USPS delivery tracking service to mail your renewal application.

Choose one of the following services:

• USPS Priority Mail ® Service with Delivery Confirmation
• USPS Priority Mail ® Service with Signature Confirmation
• USPS Priority Mail Express ® Service (for overnight delivery requests)

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Step 4: Follow Your Application Progress

If you use a USPS delivery tracking service, go to USPS Tracking ® to see when your package is delivered.

• With a USPS tracking service, you can see when your application arrived using the tracking number on your receipt.

USPS Tracking Status

U.S. Passport Application Status

Expedited Passport Delivery

Get a new passport faster in emergencies & special cases.

If you need your passport faster for emergency travel or another special case, you can send your passport application via Priority Mail Express ® service and pay the State Department fee for faster delivery.

Life-or-Death Emergency

If you need to travel within 72 hours (3 business days) for an immediate family member who is dead, dying, or has a life-threatening illness or injury:

• Visit the Life-or-Death Emergencies page on travel.state.gov to learn if you are eligible.
• The State Department processes these requests by appointment only.
• Your appointment date must be within 72 hours (3 business days) of travel.

Urgent Travel in Less than 10 Weeks

If you are traveling in less than 10 weeks, you must call the State Department Passport Agency to schedule an appointment:

• You can call 1-877-487-2778 (1-888-874-7793 TDD/TTY) to schedule an appointment.
• Your appointment date must be within 72 hours (3 business days) of travel, and you must provide proof of travel.

Note : An extremely limited number of appointments are available for customers who are traveling internationally in the next 72 hours (3 business days), and other restrictions apply .

Get My Passport Fast

Renew Your Passport Fast

If you pay an additional $60 for expedited service and mail it with Priority Mail Express , you can get your renewed passport within 10 weeks.

• Check your eligibility under Renew Your Passport by Mail, Step 1: Check Your Eligibility to Renew by Mail .
• Prepare your application as listed under Renew a Passport by Mail, Step 2: Prepare Your Application Package .
• Add these special fees, both payable to the U.S. Department of State, to your regular processing fees.
• $60.00—Expedited application processing at the State Department
• $18.32—1- to 2-day delivery service for faster return shipping to you from the State Department
• Clearly mark "EXPEDITE" on the outside of the envelope.
• Ship your application to the State Department by Priority Mail Express. Cost varies by location.
• Both parents/guardians must authorize the issuance of a child's passport. The best way to give consent is for both parents/guardians to go with the child when applying.
• Children need evidence of citizenship.
• Parents/guardians need proof of parental relationship.
• NOTE: Children's passports are only valid for 5 years. They are not "renewable": When a child's passport expires, you must apply for a new passport for them. When making a passport appointment for a child, please choose "New Passport Only" or "New Passport with Photo Services."

Apply for a Minor's Passport

• Department of State Passport Website English | Español
• Ask Questions at the National Passport Information Center
• Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)
• Plan Your Trip with the Traveler's Checklist
• Get Help in an Emergency Overseas

Lost or Stolen Passports

If your passport has been lost or stolen, you should report it immediately to the U.S. Department of State.

Report Your Lost/Stolen Passport

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8 FAM 602.2

Passport Fees

(CT:CITZ-92;   03-02-2023) (Office of Origin:  CA/PPT/S/A)

8 FAM 602.2-1  INTRODUCTION TO PASSPORT FEES

(CT:CITZ-92;   03-02-2023)

a. This subchapter discusses U.S. passport fees, fee waivers, exemptions, refunds, and means of payment. 

b. The passport application fee, established pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 214(a), recovers the costs of processing applications for passport books and cards that are not included in the enhanced border security fee.  The passport book application processing fee also recovers costs of providing certain overseas citizens services for which there is no specific, separate fee.  The fee appears at Item 2 in the Consular Schedule of Fees, 22 CFR 22.1.

c.  The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) surcharge fee, established pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 214(b)(1), is embedded in the passport application fee to cover the costs of meeting the increased demand for passports because of WHTI.

d. The expedite fee (see 22 CFR 51.56), established pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 214 (note) and the Department's general authorities to establish fees under 31 U.S.C. 9701 and 22 U.S.C. 4219 , is applicable only to passports applied for on an expedited basis at U.S. passport agencies/centers and acceptance facilities.  The expedite fee provides for passport processing within the expedited processing period published on the Department's website.  The fee is not applicable to passport applications submitted to posts.  The fee appears at Item 3 in the Consular Schedule of Fees, 22 CFR 22.1.

e. The enhanced border security surcharge fee (also known as the passport security surcharge), established pursuant to 8 U.S.C. 1714 and amended administratively pursuant to Public Law 109-472, recovers the costs related to consular services in support of enhanced border security.  The fee appears at Item 2(g) of the Consular Schedule of Fees, 22 CFR 22.1.

f.  The file search fee, established pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 9701 and 22 U.S.C. 4219 , is charged when a customer does not provide primary or secondary citizenship or identity evidence and requests in writing that a previous U.S. passport or Consular Report of Birth Abroad record be verified to establish citizenship or identity for the issuance of their passport.  The fee is not applicable for passport applications submitted to posts if a passport was lost or stolen abroad, or if a fee exemption is applicable.  The fee appears at item 6 of the Consular Schedule of Fees, 22 CFR 22.1.  (See 8 FAM 1201.1 for specific guidance on charging the file search fee.)

g. The passport execution fee, established pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 214(a), is charged to passport applicants applying on form DS-11 to recover the costs of executing the passport application, such as administering the oath, verifying the applicant’s identity, and transmitting the applications.  The fee appears at Item 1 of the Consular Schedule of Fees, 22 CFR 22.1.

h. All passport fees outlined in 8 FAM 602.2-2 ( except for the 1-2 Day Delivery Service) for applications accepted by facilities in the U.S. territories listed below are retained by the governments of those particular jurisdictions:

(1)  Guam (48 U.S.C. 1421h);

(2)  The U.S. Virgin Islands (48 U.S.C. 1642); and

(3)  The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (48 U.S.C. 1801).

i.  For passport fee collection and refunds at posts, refer to 7 FAH-1 H-720 , "Consular Fee Collection and Accounting" and the Consular Fee information under the Management tab on CAWeb.  The guidance below applies primarily to domestic passport operations.

8 FAM 602.2-2  Current passport fees

(CT:CITZ-54;   04-09-2021)

a. Current passport application processing and optional service fees are published in 22 CFR 22.1 and are available on the Bureau of Consular Affairs Web page.

b. Domestic and foreign postal fees:

(1)  A portion of the security surcharge covers the cost of upgrading passport book delivery from first class mail to traceable U.S. Post Office Priority Mail with delivery confirmation for domestic applicants;

(2)  A portion of the security surcharge fee that is paid by passport applicants covers the cost of shipping the completed passports from passport centers to posts by express courier for applicants overseas;

(3)  The security surcharge does not cover overseas mailing costs from posts to the applicant (see 8 FAM 1003.3 for guidance on use of host country postal service or courier systems ) .  Applicants who desire a higher level of service must pay the full cost of that service; and

(4)  If the host government postal system is found to be lacking, Consular Affairs will, upon justification, fund an appropriately secure delivery method; i.e., registered mail or courier delivery.  Post should direct questions to the appropriate regional management analyst in CA/EX.

c.  File search fee:

(1)  The file search fee is not charged to applicants applying overseas whose previous passport was lost or stolen abroad or if a fee exemption is applicable (22 CFR 22.1); and

(2)  See 8 FAM 1201.1 for more information on when a file search fee may be charged.

d. 1-2 Day Delivery Service:  The 1-2 Day Delivery Service is charged for any costs of mailing above the standard level of service regularly provided by the Department (see paragraph b above) (see 22 CFR 51.56(c)).

8 FAM 602.2-3  passport fee Refunds

(CT:CITZ-92;   03-02-2023)

a. Passport fees are refundable if they constitute an overpayment, for example:

(1)  If a person refiles a passport application and pays a second fee, the original fee should be refunded if the original passport application is subsequently received (see 8 FAM 603.4-1 regarding refiled passport applications); or

(2)  Duplicate fees are submitted due to connection error or delays between OPR and Pay.gov.

b. Execution fee:  The passport execution fee is generally not refundable.  See the exceptions listed in 8 FAM 602.2-5 (22 CFR 22.6, 22 CFR 51.51 paragraph (b); 22 CFR 51.52; 22 CFR 51.55).

c .  Passport application fee:  The passport application fee is a processing fee and is retained whether or not the passport is issued.  If it is determined that a passport cannot be issued given the documentation submitted, the passport fee is not refundable.  See the exceptions listed in 8 FAM 602.2-5 (22 CFR 22.6, 22 CFR 51.52, 22 CFR 51.53) and 8 FAM 706.1 .

d . Security surcharge:  The passport security surcharge is also considered to be part of application processing and is retained whether or not the passport is issued.  If it is determined that a passport cannot be issued, the security surcharge is not refundable.  See the exemptions listed in 8 FAM 602.2-5 (22 CFR 22.6, 22 CFR 51.52 and 22 CFR 51.53).

e . Expedite fee:  The passport expedite fee, which is only charged when an applicant applies for a passport at U.S. passport agencies/centers and acceptance facilities and requests expedited processing , will be refunded only upon written request from the applicant if the passport agency/center does not provide the requested expedited processing as defined by the Department’s regulations (22 CFR 51.56).  See also 8 FAM 203.1 regarding refunds if the applicant dies during the passport application process.

f .  1-2 Day Delivery Service:  Funds paid by applicants requesting 1-2 day delivery service will be refunded upon written request from the applicant to cancel the service or if the service is not provided (e.g., if the applicant has emergency travel and picks up a passport from the public counter or if the application is denied ).

g . File search fee:  The file search fee is a processing fee that is retained whether or not a previous U.S. passport or form FS-240, Consular Report of Birth of a U.S. Citizen Abroad, is located (see 8 FAM 1201.1-11 for further guidance on the file search fee).  The file search fee is refunded if it was charged in error, e.g., the applicant submitted both the file search fee and primary or secondary evidence of citizenship or identity.

h . Refunds for $5.00 or less:  A refund may be processed for amounts of $5.00 or less only if specifically requested by the applicant at the time of the payment (22 CFR 22.6(b)).

8 FAM 602.2-4  Refund Procedures for passport fees and overpayments

a. Except for refunds of overpayments greater than $5.00 and the passport card refund in 8 FAM 706.1 , refund requests must be received in writing.

b. Refund of overpayment procedures:  This section applies to refunds of overpayments greater than $5.00, unless specifically requested per 8 FAM 602.2-3 .  A written request is not required to refund overpayments of greater than $5.00.  You must take the following steps to refund overpayments greater than $5.00:

(1)  Review the comment from the cashier requesting that an overpayment be processed;

(2)  Review the application to verify that the applicant is not requesting additional services and has overpaid: 

(a)  If the overpayment exactly matches the fee for an additional product/service, it may be possible that the applicant was requesting that service and you may designate the funds accordingly; or

(b)  If the overpayment does not exactly match the fee for an additional passport/service, you should not re-designate funds, e.g., to add expedited delivery, without the consent of the applicant.

(3)  Verify the amount of overpayment;

(4)  In, or near, the fee block on the first page of the application, record the amount to be refunded, the reason, and your Travel Document and Issuance System (TDIS) number:

(5)  Photocopy the first page of the application, ensuring that the fee information at the bottom is visible:

(a)  The photocopy must be shredded in accordance with section I of the Internal Controls Guide for Employees after management has completed the verification of the spreadsheet; and

(b)  If a photocopy of the first page of the passport application is not made, the passport agencies/centers may create a shared folder containing a spreadsheet where the passport specialist must record the passport application number, the applicant's last name and date of birth, and the amount and reason for the refund.  The customer service unit may then copy and paste the information into the CA/C weekly spreadsheet and fill out the rest of the fields.

(6)  Add a comment in TDIS indicating that the application was set up for a refund or that the applicant authorized a re-designation of funds.  If the applicant authorized a re-designation of funds in writing, the passport specialist must add a comment in TDIS;

(7)  Reallocate the overpayment amount to "miscellaneous" via the Change of Service or Payment module and obtain management approval to override the fee issue, if required;

(8)  Forward the photocopy (if made) of the first page of the application to the customer service manager (CSM)/communications office, following passport agency/center procedures (see 8 FAM 105.3 ); and

(9)  The CSM/communications office will process the refund in accordance with 8 FAH-1 H-803.16.

c.  Refund of fees procedures:  The written request for a refund of fees, whether received via mail, fax, email, or at the public counter, must be forwarded to the CSM/communications office and handled in accordance with 8 FAH-1 H-803.16.

d. Refund of Fees must be overseen in accordance with section 2.19 of the Internal Controls Guide for Employees.

8 FAM 602.2-5  Fee waivers and exemptions

a. Acceptance facilities are requested to waive the execution fee when a form DS-11 is re-executed at the same acceptance facility.

b. 22 CFR 51.52 defines who is exempt from passport fees (including execution fees when the application is executed before a federal official).  This includes:

(1)  An officer or employee of the United States proceeding abroad on official business, or the members of their immediate family authorized to accompany or reside with them abroad (22 U.S.C. 214);

(2)  A U.S. citizen sailor who requires a passport in connection with their duties aboard a U.S. flagged vessel (22 U.S.C. 214);

(3)  A widow(er), child, parent, or sibling of a deceased U.S. service member proceeding abroad to visit the grave of such service member or to attend a funeral or memorial service for such a service member (22 U.S.C. 214);

(4)  An employee of the United Seamen's Service who requires a passport for travel to assume or perform duties thereof (10 U.S.C. 2604);

(5)  A Peace Corps volunteer (22 U.S.C. 2504);

(6)  American Red Cross employee for travel outside the United States to assume or perform duties (10 U.S.C. 2602);

(7)  An individual or individuals abroad, returning to the United States, when the Secretary determines that waiving the collection of such fee is justified for humanitarian reasons or for law enforcement purposes (22 U.S.C. 214(a), as revised by section 5 of the Department Of State Authorities Act Of 2006 ), including :

(a)  Repatriates:  Emergency, limited-validity (for direct return to the United States) passports issued at posts in conjunction with a repatriation loan (see 7 FAM 370 );

(b)  Destitutes: Emergency, limited-validity (for direct return to the United States) passports issued at post to destitute persons who are not recipients of a repatriation loan;

(c)  Victims of disasters and evacuees:  Emergency, limited-validity passports issued at posts during period of international disaster or crisis for return to the United States (this category includes all crises and evacuations, including evacuations from neighboring countries, under the Department's evacuation authority) (see 7 FAM 1860 );

(d)  Returning victims of serious crime:  Emergency, limited-validity passports issued at posts to U.S. citizens or non-citizen U.S. nationals who are victims of serious crime such as terrorism victims, hostages, and victims of sexual assault, whose passports were lost or stolen, and who are returning to the United States; and

(e)  Deportees, extraditees, and transferring prisoners:  Limited-validity (for direct return to the United States) passports issued at posts to U.S. citizens or non-citizen U.S. nationals who are under law enforcement escort for deportation, extradition, or prisoner transfer to the United States.

(8)  Other categories of persons exempted by law.

c.  Security surcharge.  If an applicant is exempt from paying the passport application and execution fees, as provided in 8 FAM 602.2-5 , the applicant is also exempt from paying the security surcharge.

d. File search fee.  The file search fee may be waived in certain limited situations:

(1)  If the applicant is applying overseas because a passport was lost or stolen abroad and has no other evidence of identity and evidence of citizenship;

(2)  If the applicant is exempt from paying the passport and execution fees, as provided in 8 FAM 602.2-5 ; or

(3)  In circumstances specified in 8 FAM 1201.1 .

e. Replacement passports.  A replacement passport may be issued without payment of the execution, passport, security surcharge, and expedite fees:

(1)  In circumstances specified in 8 FAM 1001.5 , 8 FAM 1001.4 , and 8 FAM 603.4 (see 22 CFR 51.56d); or

(2)  In circumstances specified in 22 CFR 51.54.

f.  Expedite fee:

(1)  The Department may decline to accept an expedited passport processing request (22 CFR 51.56).  The Department may refuse to accept an expedite fee request in circumstances that include, but are not limited to, the following:

(a)  The passport application is pending action by an office other than the passport agency/center;

(b)  The passport application has already been in process longer than the minimum routine passport processing time as stated on travel.state.gov;

(c)  The passport agency/center cannot provide the requested service; or

(d)  Processing is sufficiently advanced that expedited processing will not advance the completion date.

(2)  The Special Issuance Agency (CA/PPT/SIA) does not charge the expedite fee when a passport application for a regular passport is submitted in conjunction with a passport application for an official or diplomatic passport;

(3)  The expedite fee is waived for individuals who apply in person at passport agencies/centers during Passport Awareness Days for individuals seeking routine service. Those requesting expedited service must pay the expedite fee ; and

(4)  The expedite fee is not applicable at posts.

8 FAM 602.2-5(A)  Fee Waivers for Victims of Major Disasters

a. The Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 (the "DRRA"), part of the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018, 42 USC 5174b, provides that the President, in consultation with the Governor of a State, may provide a waiver to an individual or household described in 42 USC 5174(e)(1) of the following document replacement fees:

(1)  The passport application fee for individuals who lost their U.S. passport in a major disaster within the preceding three calendar years; and

(2)  The file search fee for a U.S. passport.  The file search fee waiver does not include a time limit in the Act although 44 CFR 206.110(e) indicates that the period of federal assistance because of a major disaster generally extends for 18 months after the date of the declaration.

b. The President has delegated to the Secretary of State the functions and authorities vested in the President to provide the fee waivers noted above. The Secretary further delegated this authority to the Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs on February 28, 2019 (Delegation of Authority No. 465). A list of major disasters for which no-fee replacement of passports has been authorized can be found on travel.state.gov.  Passport agencies/centers will be notified whenever an authorized disaster has been added to the list.

c.  The DRRA fee waivers are not retroactive. 

d. Passport agencies/centers may accept applications for disaster replacement passports at a passport agency/center without requiring the applicant to pay the expedite fee.  However, the application will not be expedited without the payment of the expedite fee.

e . An applicant who had a valid passport product lost in a major disaster for which no-fee replacement of passports has been authorized should apply for a replacement using a form DS-5504, a new photograph, and a form DS-64 supporting the claim that the previous passport was lost because of a major disaster (see 8 FAM 902.3 for more information regarding lost passports).  Certification letters from the Federal Emergency Management Agency are not required.  Section 2 of form DS-64 must include the following:

(1)  The approximate location where the loss occurred (e.g., the address of the impacted residence);

(2)  The approximate date when the loss occurred;

(3)  Certification that replacement passport fees will not be reimbursed by other sources, such as a homeowner's insurance policy; and

(4)  The name or description of the major disaster that caused the loss.  If this part of the statement is not entirely clear, passport specialists should verify this information on www.fema.gov/disasters.  For example, if the applicant just writes "lost in a wildfire," the passport specialist could determine whether there was a major disaster fitting that description based on the location and date and annotate the application to that effect.

f .  The passport(s) reported lost must be added to the Consular Lost and Stolen Passport database.  The passport specialist must limit the replacement passport(s) to the expiration date of the original passport or one year, whichever is greater, using endorsement 03.  If the applicant instead submits a form DS-11 at an acceptance facility, the execution fee is required.  The expedite fee (if applicable) will be required unless the major disaster also prevents the Department from fulfilling its expedited service obligations.

g . An applicant who did not have a valid passport but was a victim of the major disaster must apply for a new passport with a form DS-11 and a photograph at a passport agency/center, acceptance facility, disaster recovery center, or local assistance center.  The passport and execution fees are required and the expedite fee (if applicable) will be required unless, as above, the natural disaster also prevents the Department from fulfilling its expedited service obligations.  The file search fee will be waived if the applicant submits a signed statement supporting the claim to have lost the required evidence of citizenship in the major disaster.  The statement must include the same information regarding the major disaster as required for the form DS-64 above.

h . Passport agencies/centers must follow the guidance on adjudicating passport applications using passport records in 8 FAM 1201.1 .  If the passport agency/center determines that the previous passport was issued in error or if a passport application will be denied because of insufficient evidence, please contact [email protected] prior to denying the passport application or requesting revocation of the previous passport.

i .  To track these cases, and because of the internal controls vulnerability created when waiving fees, fee waiver cases for major disasters must be audited at a rate of 100 percent in accordance with the Standard Performance Audit (see 8 FAH-1 H-602.4).

8 FAM 602.2-5(B)  Unassigned

8 FAM 602.2-6  Acceptable forms of payment

a. If an applicant is unable to provide an acceptable form of payment after the application has been executed at the public counter, the application must be suspended until payment is received (see section 2.6 of the Internal Controls Guide for Employees).

b. In an emergency, appropriate members of management may approve an overpayment and process a refund in accordance with 8 FAM 602.2-4 .  Otherwise, except as provided below, no overpayments may be accepted at the public counter.

c.  All fees must be paid in U.S. currency (see exception for posts below).

d. At passport agencies/centers – payment may be made by:

(1)  U.S. currency (if presented at the public counter) – Applicants paying by cash must provide the exact amount.  Passport Services' employees cannot make change.  If any funds are accepted over the exact amount, the excess funds must be placed into the miscellaneous category in TDIS;

(2)  Check – personal, traveler’s, certified, cashier’s, or commercial – payable through a U.S. financial institution based in the United States.  Temporary, starter, or filled-in bank counter checks are not acceptable because they do not meet the criteria in section 2.6 of the Internal Controls Guide for Employees.  You must record the application number(s) on the check;

(a)  If a check (or money order) that appears to be foreign is submitted as payment at the public counter, passport specialists must manually verify that the check or money order is drawn on a U.S. financial institution based in the United States by verifying that the routing number (which appears first in the magnetic ink character recognition line of the check or money order) consists of nine consecutive digits:

(b)  If a check (or money order) that appears to be foreign is submitted as payment at the public counter, cashiers may further verify whether a check or money order is payable through a U.S. financial institution using the Federal Reserve Bank Services e-payments Routing Directory.  To use the e-payments routing directory, agree to the terms and conditions, select the “search FedACH participant RDFIs” link, and search using the routing number;

(c)  If a foreign check (or money order) is received with a fee issue passport application from the lockbox (or for a counter expedited mail out application that is not detected until cashiering), a passport specialist or other designated staff member must reject it and request another, acceptable form of payment.  The unacceptable foreign check or money order must be returned to the sender with Information Request Letter 795-07.  Passport agencies/centers must void foreign checks, but do not void foreign money orders .  Voiding a money order prevents the purchaser from cashing it; it must be returned as is.  Refund requests because of foreign money orders lost in the mail while being returned to the applicant will not be honored; and

(d)  If the passport application is a form DS-11, the customer service manager must also be notified that a foreign check or money order was received, so appropriate tracking, outreach, and training may be conducted with the acceptance agent/facility.

(3)  Major credit card - Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover Card:

(a)  Debit cards displaying the Visa or MasterCard logo are acceptable forms of payment; and

(b)  Pre-paid credit cards or gift cards displaying the Visa or MasterCard logo are acceptable forms of payment.  In addition to standard documentation requirements (see 8 FAM 603.1 ), the applicant’s full name must be manually recorded on the Department's copy of point-of-sale receipt.

(4)  Third-party credit card – a credit card submitted by anyone other than the primary applicant or the parent of a minor child (see section 2.7 of the Internal Controls Guide for Employees);

(5)  Money order - U.S. Postal, commercial, international, currency exchange.  You must record the application number on the money order.  If a money order that appears to be foreign is submitted, see the guidance above regarding foreign checks.  Do not void money orders or

(6)  Mobile device payments - Mobile device payments (such as, but not limited to, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, etc.) using any acceptable major credit card.  Processing mobile device payments, e.g., chargebacks, is the same as for any major credit card.

e. At domestic acceptance facilities – payment may be made by:

(1)  Check – personal, traveler’s, certified, cashier’s; or

(2)  Money order - U.S. Postal, commercial, international, currency exchange.

f.  At posts (see 7 FAH-1 H-700 ) - Payment may be made by:

(1)  Check - traveler’s, certified, or cashier’s.  Personal checks are not acceptable ;

(2)  U.S. or local currency - if presented directly at post (currency should not be mailed);

(3)  Major credit card - Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover at designated/authorized posts (see 7 FAH-1 H-722.2-2 for guidance on card-present and card-not-present transactions and 7 FAH-1 H-722.2-3 for guidance on chargebacks); or

(4)  Money order - U.S. Postal, commercial, international, currency exchange.

8 FAM 602.2-7  Insufficient Funds

a. Returned prior to issuance:  If the check is returned prior to issuance of the passport, the application will be suspended for the required fees.  If payment is not received within 30 days, the application may be denied per 8 FAM 802.1 (this is a separate process from the notices in 4 FAM 493 ).  Please note that the payment timeline differs from the regular passport application suspense process; however, there is no need to alter normal suspense procedures.

b . Returned after issuance:  If the check is returned after issuance of the passport, Passport Services will submit a form DS-1833, Debit Voucher and Returned Check Deposit, to the Bureau of the Comptroller and Global Financial Services (CGFS) to collect the debt in accordance with 4 FAM 493 .

c .  See also section 2.6 of the Internal Controls Guide for Employees.

8 FAM 602.2-8  Procedures and Management controls for fee collection and refunds

(CT:CITZ-22;   06-05-2019)

a. Refer to 8 FAH-1 H-700 and the Internal Controls Guide for Employees for procedures for passport agencies/centers regarding the collection and handling of fees.

b. Posts should refer to 7 FAH-1 H-720 and the Consular Fees information under the management tab on the CAWeb.

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How to Renew a U.S. Passport With Form DS 82

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This article was co-authored by Dhenu Maru . Dhenu Maru is an Immigration Lawyer, as well as the Founder and CEO of SwagatUSA, LLC. With over 10 years of experience, she specializes in family immigration and business immigration. She earned her law degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law and her BA in Philosophy & Child Development from Tufts University. She was named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers for 2017, 2018, and 2019. She earned the title of Super Lawyer in 2021 and has been selected again for 2023. This article has been viewed 182,685 times.

Renewing your U.S passport can be a relatively straightforward process. If you can answer "yes" to five questions, you're eligible to renew your U.S. passport with the easier form, Form DS-82.

• Can you submit your most recent passport book/card with the application?
• Were you at least 16 years old when the passport book/card was issued?
• Was your most recent passport book/card issued less than 15 years ago?
• Do you use the same name as printed on your most recent passport book/card? If not (such as a name change due to marriage, or legal name change) can you submit the proper documentation supporting the name change?
• Are you over 16?
• If any of the the five questions above are not true You must apply in person. Otherwise, If all of those questions apply to you, you can renew it by the mail, so follow these steps below to see how you can renew your U.S. Passport.

• Plan on starting your renewal about 10 weeks before you need your passport. That way you allow some additional time for processing just in case.

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• To help improve the renewal processing time, complete the form by typing in a downloaded .pdf. The forms are read by automatic scanners that have a higher error rate on handwritten forms than typed forms. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0

• Traveling on a soon-to-expire passport (one with six months or less validity) will cause you problems and traveling delays in many countries. You should consider your U.S passport truly valid for only nine and a half (9.5) years, not ten years. Thanks Helpful 3 Not Helpful 4
• When you renew your passport, you must send in your current passport in order to verify your identity and you may be without one for multiple weeks. Therefore, most travelers agree you should begin thinking about renewing your passport around the one year out mark. This ensures enough time to plan the renewal around any other plans that might be interrupted for being without your passport. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0

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• ↑ https://eforms.state.gov/Forms/ds82.pdf
• ↑ https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/apply-renew-passport/renew-by-mail.html
• ↑ https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/requirements/processing-times.html
• U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Consular Affairs ("Home"): https://www.travel.state.gov
• U.S. Department of State - Passport ("Home > Passport Home"): https://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html
• U.S. Department of State - Get or Renew a Passport ("Home > Passport Home > Get or Renew Passport"): https://travel.state.gov/passport/get/get_840.html

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One of the most confusing parts of applying for a new passport or a passport renewal is figuring out how much you need to pay.

If you are in a rush, a passport expediting service can help simplify this process, but if you choose to apply on your own, this guide will help.

The total cost of your passport fees will depend on several factors, including:

• the passport type
• the passport services you require
• additional services you might need or want to add on

Note: If you don't pay the correct fees, your passport application will be delayed or denied.

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Understanding Passport Fees

Navigating the costs associated with obtaining a passport can be complex. Below, we break down the fees into clear categories: mandatory fees, optional fees, no-cost services, and additional expenses.

Mandatory Fees

• Application Fee: A required fee for most passport applications that will vary depending on the type of application you are submitting
• Acceptance Fee: An additional fee for first-time applicants or those reapplying after a lost or stolen passport, payable at passport acceptance facilities

Optional Fees

• Expedited Processing: For an additional fee (currently $60), you can opt for faster processing of your passport application.
• 1-to-2-Day Delivery: Opt for expedited shipping of your passport with Priority Mail Express for an additional fee (currently $19.53).
• File Search Fee: If your citizenship documents are missing, you can request a file search for an additional fee.

No-Cost Services

• Correction of Printing Errors: If your passport has a printing error, the correction is made free of charge.

Additional Expenses

While the direct fees are a significant part of the passport cost, additional expenses can add up:

• Passport Photos: Costs associated with obtaining passport-standard photographs will vary depending on where you get your passport photos taken .
• Supporting Documents: Fees for procuring necessary documents, like a birth certificate.
• Submission Costs: Expenses related to sending your application to the appropriate agency or center, including postage or travel costs.

While the State Department's fee calculator offers a helpful starting point, it might not reflect the full extent of your costs .

To help ease the complexity of planning for international travel, we've compiled the most up-to-date costs into our 2024 Passport Fee charts below. These charts are designed to help you accurately calculate the total cost of obtaining your passport, ensuring no hidden fees catch you by surprise.

What Does a Passport Cost?

Carefully read the information below to be sure that your payment is correct. Know that submitting incorrect passport fees or form of payment will delay the processing of your application.

Note: Form DS-11 is used to apply for a new passport or to replace a lost, stolen or damaged one. All applicants submitting this form must apply in person at an Acceptance Facility (which include most post offices), Regional Passport Agency or, if currently outside the United States, at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate General.

Applicants who need new passports expedited quickly but are unable to personally visit the regional agency should apply through a passport expediting service.

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The US passport renewal fee is paid by those submitting application Form DS-82 . Adult renewal applicants in the U.S. may apply by mail (which we recommend).

You can also apply in person at a Regional Passport Agency if you have urgent international travel needs within 14 days or a life or death emergency that requires travel within 72 hours. Adult applicants outside the U.S. must apply through a U.S. Embassy or Consulate .

You cannot apply for a passport renewal at a post office or other passport acceptance facility.

Applicants who need their passport renewals expedited but are unable to personally visit the regional agency should apply through a passport expediting service .

• Passport Renewal Requirements (Book and Card)

Use Form DS-11 to apply for a child's passport. All Minor applicants ages 15 or younger, including those who are replacing a previous passport, must apply in person at an Acceptance Facility, Regional Passport Agency, a U.S. Embassy, or American Consulate.

Applicants who need passports expedited quickly but are unable to personally visit the regional agency should apply through a passport expediting service .

• Special Requirements for Children Under Age 16

Why Your Passport May Cost More

Please note that the actual total cost of getting a passport is more than the sum of the fees paid to the U.S. government. There are additional expenses that are not listed below such as postage, the price of a passport photo, and a protective envelope to send the application form. These are just a few of the extra costs you should expect when applying for a new travel document.

If you need a passport faster than the 6 to 8 weeks it takes for routine service, you can add the expedited service fee to the total payment. This will reduce your wait to 2 to 3 weeks

We recommend you also add the cost of 1 to 2 days delivery when sending the application by mail. This is not required if you submit the form at a regional agency , however, you will need to provide proof of imminent/urgent international travel to use this option. Note that this is not an option for passport cards. Passport cards are shipped via First Class Mail only.

If the 2 to 3 weeks turnaround offered through typical expedited service is not fast enough or you are unable to visit a processing center, you should apply online for expedited service through a registered courier service . By doing so, you could get your passport as quickly as the same day you apply.

Passport Fees for Optional Services

Expedited service.

Fee: $60 (Applicants in the U.S. only)

See important information about Application Processing Times and follow the instructions on How to Get Your Passport Fast .

When requesting this service, pay the $60.00 Expedited Service Fee for each application, in addition to the required fees noted above.

Passport Book 1-2 Day Delivery

Fee: $19.53

Please note, this fastest delivery service is not available for passport cards , which are delivered via First Class Mail only.

To request 1-2 Day Delivery, pay the $19.533 1-2 Day Delivery fee for each application, in addition to the required fees noted above.

File Search

Required when applicant is unable to present evidence of citizenship.

In addition to the passport application, submit a written request for File Search to verify a previous U.S. Passport or Consular Report of Birth Abroad .

Applicants who are overseas and whose passport was lost or stolen are exempt from paying the File Search Fee. For more information, see emergency passport , 22 CFR 22.1 Item No. 6.

Passport Fees for Special Services

Data error correction.

Use form DS-5504 .

See important information on Correcting or Changing Information in Your Passport .

Name Change

Fee: Varies

• Applicants ages 16 or older whose passports were issued less than a year ago, pay no fee.
• Applicants ages 16 or older who passports were issued more than a year ago, need to apply for a renewal using form DS-82 and pay the renewal fee .
• Applicants ages 16 or older who do not have official documentation of a legal name change, must apply for a new passport .
• Applicants ages 15 or younger must apply for a new passport and pay the appropriate fee .

Passport Fee Payment Instructions

You must be sure to use the appropriate payment methods for your passport application fees and services. Not all locations accept the same payment types, so be sure to check when making your appointment or submitting your application via mail.

Please Note: The Application Fee is a non-refundable processing fee and is retained by the Department of State whether or not the passport is issued . You can get a refund for the expedited service fee under certain circumstances.

Acceptance Facility

• Checks (personal, certified, cashier's, traveler's) and money orders payable to "U.S. Department of State"
• Credit and debit cards CANNOT be accepted.
• Money orders at all locations, payable as instructed by the Acceptance Facility
• Personal checks and cash (exact change only) at some locations
• Credit cards at U.S. postal facilities and some other locations

Renewal by Mail

• Checks (personal, certified, cashiers, travelers), payable to "U.S. Department of State"
• Money orders (U.S. Postal, international, currency exchange), payable to "U.S. Department of State"
• When renewing your passport by mail from Canada, you must pay by check or money order in U.S. dollars drawn from a U.S. banking institution.

Passport Agency

• Credit Cards (VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover) and Debit Cards displaying Visa or MasterCard logo
• Money orders (U.S. Postal, international, currency exchanges) payable to "U.S. Department of State"
• Cash (exact amount only)
• Pre-paid credit card or gift card displaying the Visa or MasterCard logo

U.S. Embassy or Consulate

• Please check with the U.S. embassy or consulate general where you plan to apply for acceptable payment options.

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How to Calculate Your Passport Fees on Travel.State.Gov: A Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re planning a trip abroad, one of the first things you’ll need is a passport. But before you can jet off to your dream destination, there’s one important thing you need to know: how much it will cost. Fortunately, the U.S. Department of State makes it easy to calculate your passport fees online through their website, travel.state.gov.

Understanding Passport Fees

Passport fees vary depending on several factors such as age, whether it’s a new or renewal application, and if expedited service is needed. The standard processing time for a new passport is 4-6 weeks while expedited service can take up to 3 weeks for an additional fee.

Navigating Travel.State.Gov

To calculate your passport fees on travel.state.gov, start by visiting the website and clicking on “Passports” in the menu bar. From there, select “Fees” and then choose the appropriate option based on your situation (new application or renewal).

Entering Your Information

Once you’ve selected your option, enter your age and indicate if you’re requesting standard or expedited service. If you’re applying for a new passport, also select whether it’s a book or card application.

After entering this information, the website will display your total fees including any additional charges such as execution fees or overnight delivery costs.

Additional Resources

In addition to calculating fees online through travel.state.gov, there are other resources available to help with passport-related questions. The website offers detailed instructions on how to apply for a passport and what forms are required as well as information on where to submit them.

Conclusion:

Obtaining a passport is an essential step in international travel planning and knowing how much it will cost is crucial in budgeting for your trip. By following the steps outlined above, you can easily calculate your passport fees on travel.state.gov and be one step closer to embarking on your next adventure abroad.

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As you run down your pre-travel checklist, there is one item you may need that requires some planning: a passport.

Though some destinations do not require U.S. travelers to have a passport, most of the time you'll need one for international travel. Wait times are down from the levels seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, when travelers could expect to wait about four months  for routine service, but travelers still need to think ahead if they want to avoid any disruptions to their plans.

"The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically reduced the Department’s capacity to issue passports," a U.S. State Department official told USA TODAY in an email. "However, we made great strides over the last year to lower passport processing times and are currently meeting our service standards, which almost match pre-pandemic norms."

Here's what travelers need to know about getting a U.S. passport.

How long does it take to get a US passport?

Travelers can expect to wait six to  nine weeks for routine service and three to five weeks for expedited service, according to the State Department . Those processing times do not include mailing times, which may vary across the U.S. Travelers might also have to wait as long as two weeks from the day they apply for their application to be "In Process."

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How much is a US passport?

That depends. Travelers 16 and older applying for a passport for the first time must pay both an application fee and an acceptance fee, according to the State Department . Application fees run $130 for a passport book, $30 for a passport card and $160 for both. The acceptance fee is $35 for each option.

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Those 16 and up who are renewing their passports have to pay the same application fees but do not have to pay an acceptance fee. For children under 16, application fees run $100 for a passport book, $15 for a passport card and $115 for both, with a $35 acceptance fee for each option.

For the procrastinators out there, travelers can pay a $60 fee to expedite their passports. They can opt to pay an additional $18.32 for one- to two-day delivery, though that option is not available to applicants for passport cards alone.

The State Department offers a fee calculator on its website, which can help travelers determine how much they will pay.

Where do I go to get a passport?

For routine and expedited service, travelers can apply at an acceptance facility or renew by mail (some must apply in person , including those who have never had a U.S. passport and children under 16). Those with urgent – but non-emergency – international travel plans within 14 calendar days can call 1-877-487-2778 to make an appointment, though some restrictions apply, according to the State Department .

Travelers also can make an appointment if they "have a life-or-death emergency that requires international travel within 72 hours (3 business days)." Qualifying travelers also can  renew their passports online . "Full availability to the public for online passport renewal is targeted for later in 2023," the State Department says.

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Applicants can find the forms and photo requirements on the State Department's website .

Do you need a passport for a cruise?

Not always. U.S. citizens booked on closed-loop cruises, which start and end at the same U.S. port, can enter the country with a government-issued photo ID and birth certificate instead, but the State Department encourages having a passport "in case of an emergency, such as an unexpected medical air evacuation or the ship docking at an alternate port," according to its  website . Cruise lines might also require it.

U.S. Passport Application Status

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