How Much Does It Cost To Get a Passport?
By Lloyd C | Updated September 17th, 2018
Getting a passport is a privilege every citizen of a country has. When applying for a passport, there are requirements put in place by the State Department. So, U.S. citizens can apply for a passport anytime. There is no age limitation to getting a passport. A minor can have a passport, and so does an adult. However, how much it costs to get a passport will vary on age. The passport fee you will pay for a minor passport is less than the cost of an adult. Also, the different processing times will determine the value as well.
The cost of a passport at local facilities like the post office, county clerkβs office, courthouse, and public library will have the same price for an adult and a minor. These locations offer two processing options, and the amount will differ per option. Here is a breakdown of the different costs for a minor and an adult.
Minor and Adult Passport Fee for Routine Process
Passport Type | Standard Fee | Execution Fee | Passport Cost |
Adult Passport
(16 years and over) | $130.00 | $35.00 | $165.00 |
Minor Passport
(15 years and under) | $130.00 | $35.00 | $165.00 |
Passport Renewal | $130.00 | $0.00 | $130.00 |
Replacement Passport
(damaged, lost or stolen) | $130.00 | $35.00 | $165.00 |
Adult Passport Card | $30.00 | $35.00 | $65.00 |
Minor Passport Card | $15.00 | $35.00 | $50.00 |
Second Passport | $130.00 | $0.00 | $130.00 |
If you want to expedite your application, a fee of $60.00 is added to the passport cost. So, the different passport types will increase regardless if the request is for a minor or an adult.
Minor and Adult Passport Fees for Expedited Processing (2 to 3 weeks)
Passport Type | Standard Fee | Execution Fee | Expedited Fee | Passport Cost |
Adult Passport
(16 years and over) | $110.00 | $35.00 | $60.00 | $205.00 |
Minor Passport
(15 years and under) | $80.00 | $35.00 | $60.00 | $175.00 |
Passport Renewal | $110.00 | $0.00 | $60.00 | $170.00 |
Replacement Passport
(damaged, lost or stolen) | $110.00 | $35.00 | $60.00 | $205.00 |
Adult Passport Card | $30.00 | $35.00 | $60.00 | $125.00 |
Minor Passport Card | $15.00 | $35.00 | $60.00 | $110.00 |
Second Passport | $110.00 | $0.00 | $60.00 | $170.00 |
Regional Passport Agency or Private Expediting Company
The cost of a passport at a regional passport agency is one flat fee but will vary between a minor and an adult passport. The price will be a combination of the application, execution, and agency service fee. As we know, the cost of a passport for an adult is $145.00, and for a minor is $115.00; therefore, the agency service charge will increase the overall value of the passport.
A private expediting company has different processing services ranging from the same day and up to fourteen days. The cost of the passport again will change, but the price of the application and execution stay the same. Check with the expediting company for the different rates they have available.
Overall
How much it costs to get a passport will be determined by the applicant, the processing selection, or where you go to apply. The average processing option is cheaper when compared to expediting or same-day service. So, how much you pay for a passport can be on how soon you need it to travel or to have it for the next international trip.