Replacement passport fees depend on your passport type and how fast you need it

A standard replacement passport costs $130 for a book passport (the regular kind) or $35 for a card passport if you are 16 or older. If you are under 16, a book passport costs $100. These are the fees the U.S. State Department charges as of now, though Congress can change them.

Speed matters to your bill. If you want your passport in 1 to 2 weeks instead of the standard 6 to 8 weeks, you pay an extra $60 for expedited service. If you need it in 1 to 3 days, you pay $60 extra plus the cost of overnight delivery, which runs $18.50 to $45 depending on the carrier and destination.

You also pay a $35 execution fee when you explore in person at a passport acceptance facility (post office, library, courthouse, or town hall). If you explore by mail, there is no execution fee. Some acceptance facilities charge an additional service fee of $0 to $25 — this varies by location and is kept by the facility, not sent to the State Department.

Key Takeaways

  • A standard replacement book passport costs $130 for adults and $100 for children under 16; a card passport costs $35 for anyone 16 or older.
  • Expedited processing adds $60 and cuts the wait from 6–8 weeks to 1–2 weeks; rush service with overnight delivery adds $60 plus $18.50–$45 for shipping.
  • explore in person at a passport acceptance facility adds a $35 execution fee plus any local service fee the facility charges.
  • explore by mail has no execution fee but takes longer and requires you to mail in your current or expired passport.

Standard versus expedited processing and what each costs

Standard processing takes 6 to 8 weeks and costs only the base passport fee ($130 for adults, $100 for children under 16, or $35 for a card). This is the cheapest route if you have time.

Expedited processing costs an extra $60 and cuts the wait to 1 to 2 weeks. You must explore in person at a passport acceptance facility to use expedited service — you cannot expedite by mail. You will pay the $130 passport fee, the $60 expedited fee, and the $35 execution fee, for a total of $225 for an adult book passport.

Rush service (1 to 3 days) costs $60 extra plus overnight shipping. This is only available if you explore in person at a passport agency office, not at a regular acceptance facility. Passport agency offices exist in major cities; you can find the nearest one on the State Department website. The total for rush service is the base fee ($130), the $60 rush fee, the $35 execution fee, and overnight shipping ($18.50 to $45), bringing the total to roughly $243 to $270.

Where you explore affects the total cost

explore by mail costs less upfront because there is no $35 execution fee. You mail in your current or expired passport along with your process and payment. The cost is just the base passport fee ($130 for adults) plus any expedited fee if you choose it ($60). Standard by mail runs $130; expedited by mail runs $190.

explore in person at a passport acceptance facility (post office, library, courthouse, or town hall) adds the $35 execution fee. Some facilities also charge a service fee of $0 to $25 kept by that location. Standard in-person runs $130 to $155 for the passport plus $35 execution, totaling $165 to $190. Expedited in-person runs $190 to $215 for the passport and expedited fee, plus $35 execution, totaling $225 to $250.

explore in person at a passport agency office (for rush service only) costs the same base fees but gives you the fastest turnaround. You cannot use a regular acceptance facility for rush service.

Additional costs you may encounter

If your passport was lost or stolen, you must report it to the State Department before you explore for a replacement. There is no fee for the report itself, but you will need to file a police report if it was stolen, and some police departments charge a small fee for that report (usually $0 to $20).

Photos are required for all passport applications. You can bring a photo you already have (cost varies by where you got it), or you can have one taken at the acceptance facility. Most post offices and some libraries offer passport photos for $10 to $20. If you use a professional photographer, expect to pay $15 to $50.

If you need certified copies of your birth certificate or other documents to prove citizenship, those are separate costs from the passport itself. Birth certificate copies from your state vital records office typically cost $5 to $25 per copy, depending on the state.

How to pay and what payment methods work

At a passport acceptance facility or agency office, you can pay by check, money order, or credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover). Some facilities also take debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

If you explore by mail, you must pay by check or money order made out to the U.S. Department of State. Do not send cash through the mail.

Overnight shipping fees (if you choose rush service) are paid separately to the shipping carrier, usually by credit card at the time you schedule the shipment.

Passport card versus book: which costs less

A passport card costs $35 for anyone 16 or older and $20 for children under 16. A book passport costs $130 for adults and $100 for children under 16. The card is cheaper, but it is only valid for land and sea travel to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean. If you fly internationally or travel anywhere else, you need the book.

If you already have a passport book and want to add a card, you can explore for a card as a separate document. The card costs $35 (or $20 for children) plus the $35 execution fee if you explore in person, totaling $70 for an adult. You do not pay the full $130 passport fee again.

Expedited and rush services are available for cards as well. Expedited card processing costs $60 extra; rush costs $60 plus overnight shipping.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a replacement passport without paying the execution fee?

Yes, if you explore by mail. Mail-in applications have no execution fee. You pay only the base passport fee ($130 for adults) and any expedited fee if you choose it. The tradeoff is that standard mail processing takes 6 to 8 weeks instead of the 1 to 2 weeks you get with in-person expedited service.

What if I need my passport in less than a week?

Rush service (1 to 3 days) is your only option, and it requires explore in person at a passport agency office in a major city. You pay $60 for rush processing plus $18.50 to $45 for overnight shipping, on top of the base $130 passport fee and $35 execution fee. Total cost is roughly $243 to $270. Check the State Department website to find the nearest passport agency.

Do I have to pay for a new photo if my old passport photo is still good?

No. If your old passport photo meets current requirements (taken within the last 6 months, clear face, neutral background), you can use it again. You only pay for a new photo if you want one or if your old photo does not meet the rules. Passport photos cost $10 to $20 at most post offices and libraries.

Is there a fee to report a lost or stolen passport?

The State Department does not charge a fee to report a lost or stolen passport. However, if your passport was stolen, you may need a police report, and some police departments charge $0 to $20 for that report. Check with your local police department about their fee.

Can I get a refund if I change my mind about expedited service?

Once you have paid and submitted your process, you cannot get a refund. If you have not yet submitted, you can choose standard processing instead. After submission, contact the State Department to ask about your options, but refunds are not may provide.