How much does a passport cost? That is one of the most common
questions that we receive at our help desk. To answer the question of
what the costs are, you'll have to look at your travel circumstances.
Here is a breakdown of the fees involved:
- If you are over the age of 16 and apply for a new passport book, you'll pay $75 to the State Department and then a $25 execution fee. The total cost would be $100.
- If you are over the age of 16 and apply to renew an expired passport, you'll pay $75 in total fees.
- If you are a minor and currently under the age of 16, then you apply for a new children's passport and that cost is $60 to the State Department and then a $25 execution fee. Total cost for your passport would be $85.
If
you need to get your US passport faster, then it is a good idea to hire
a passport expediter. Passport expediting services, like us, have
developed a relationship with the State Department and can hand-carry a
limited amount of applications into the Agency on a daily basis. This
relationship allows expediters to obtain a passport as quick as in 24
hours or to save on the costs, a week-long service would save money with
most companies. You'll find the fees of a passport expediter to range
from $199-$299 for same day service. Fees for a less-expedited service
would range from $69-$99 for arrival in about 10 business days. You'll
find that private expediting services can help you take the stress out of the process if you need your passport quickly and get your on your trip!
