Passport Cost Calculator (2026): How Much Is a US Passport?
A standard first-time adult passport book costs $165.00: $130.00 application fee plus $35.00 execution fee. An adult renewal by mail costs $130.00. Use the passport cost calculator to get your exact total.
Based on official State Department fees, updated September 1, 2026.
Not affiliated with the U.S. Department of State. Unofficial estimate as of September 1, 2026. Confirm fees at travel.state.gov.
| Scenario | Total | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| First-time adult book | $165.00 | $130.00 application + $35.00 execution |
| Adult renewal by mail | $130.00 | No execution fee |
| Child under 16 | $135.00 | $100.00 application + $35.00 execution |
| Adult passport card | $65.00 | $30.00 application + $35.00 execution |
| Lost or stolen replacement | $165.00 | Same as first-time plus Form DS-64 |
How the calculator works
The calculator on /calculator asks five or six short questions: application type (first-time, renewal, child, or lost/stolen), book versus card, processing speed, whether you still need a passport photo, and optional return shipping for mailed renewals. Your answers map to the same fee rules used on every cost page here.
It adds only the lines that apply to you: the application fee, the $35.00 execution fee when you apply in person on Form DS-11, expedite ($60.00) if you choose it, delivery fees, and a photo estimate ($15.00, labeled as non-government). You get an itemized total, a processing time range, and a link to the passport documents checklist for your path.
The tool is free, requires no sign-up, and nothing you enter is submitted to the government. Results are unofficial estimates. Always confirm current fees on travel.state.gov before you pay at the post office or mail your renewal.
Why use this calculator instead of the fee table?
The official fee schedule on travel.state.gov lists every possible charge, but it does not tell you which lines apply to your file. First-time adults pay application plus execution. Qualifying renewals by mail pay application only. Children, lost passports, and card-only files each follow different rules.
Most people are unsure whether they owe the $35.00 execution fee or whether expediting is worth the extra $60.00. The calculator asks about your case and totals only what you actually pay, including optional photo and delivery costs the government table does not combine for you.
You see your number before you visit an acceptance facility or buy postage for Form DS-82. For the raw schedule, read our US passport fees page. For your situation, run the passport cost calculator.
Common passport cost questions
How much does it cost to get a passport for the first time?
A first-time adult book is $165.00 in person: $130.00 application plus $35.00 execution at the acceptance facility. See the first-time adult passport cost for Form DS-11 steps and what to bring.
How much is a passport renewal?
An adult who qualifies to mail Form DS-82 pays $130.00 with no execution fee. If you no longer qualify for mail renewal, you pay the in-person total instead. Read the adult passport renewal cost before you buy postage.
Passport card vs book cost?
The book covers international air travel. A first-time adult card is $65.00. Ordering both at one appointment is $195.00. Compare on the passport card cost and book and card cost pages.
Who pays the execution fee?
You pay $35.00 execution on first-time adult applications, all child applications, lost or stolen replacements, and card-only first-time files submitted on Form DS-11 in person. Qualifying mail renewals skip it. That is why renewal is $130.00 instead of $165.00.
How long does processing take?
Routine service runs about 6-8 weeks from when your application enters the system. Expedited targets 2-3 weeks and adds $60.00. See US passport processing times for the full breakdown.
Can I expedite my passport?
Yes. Expedited service adds $60.00 on top of your base fees and targets 2-3 weeks. A first-time adult book with expedite is $225.00 before photo or shipping. Details on expedited passport cost and expedited processing time.
Popular scenarios
Pick the path that matches your situation. Each page shows fees, documents, and a prefilled link back to the calculator.
First-time adult
$165.00
Never had a passport book, or applying in person on Form DS-11.
Adult renewal
$130.00
Mail Form DS-82 when you still qualify. No execution fee.
Child under 16
$135.00
Both parents usually appear. Always in person on DS-11.
Passport card
$65.00
Wallet ID for some land and sea crossings. Not valid for flights.
Expedited
$225.00
Adds $60.00 for 2-3 weeks processing.
Lost or stolen
$165.00
Report on Form DS-64, then apply in person with DS-11.
Book and card together
$195.00
Both application fees, one execution fee at a single appointment.
Start early if travel is fixed
Routine passport processing is 6-8 weeks. Expedited service targets 2-3 weeks and costs an extra $60.00 on top of your application and execution fees. Count backward from your departure date using the slow end of the routine range, not the day you hope to mail the form.
If your trip is less than eight weeks out, routine mail may not finish in time. Compare expedited passport cost or look into an urgent passport agency appointment for same-day emergencies. Read passport processing times and expedited processing details before you book flights you cannot change.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a passport photo if I apply online?
There is no fully online first-time application for most people. You still apply in person or by mail with a physical 2×2 photo. Renewals by mail require a new photo with Form DS-82. See US passport photo requirements.
Can I use a passport card to fly?
No. The card works for some land and sea crossings from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean. You need the book to fly internationally. Compare rules on the passport card cost page.
What is the fee for a child's passport?
A child under 16 pays $135.00 for a book: $100.00 application plus $35.00 execution. Both parents or guardians usually appear. See the child passport cost page.
Can I expedite my passport after I already mailed it?
Sometimes. If your application is already in the system, you may request expedited service or faster return shipping depending on status. If you have not mailed yet, add expedite ($60.00) before you send. Read expedited processing time.
What happens if my passport is lost while abroad?
Contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate for an emergency passport. Fees and timing differ from a routine domestic replacement. At home, file Form DS-64 and apply in person with DS-11. See lost or stolen passport cost.
Is the passport calculator free?
Yes. The calculator on this site is free, requires no account, and does not submit anything to the U.S. government. You get an instant itemized estimate you can print or share.
Where does the fee data come from?
Totals come from our fee config, last checked September 1, 2026, matched against the official schedule at travel.state.gov. We update when published fees change. See the full US passport fee schedule.
Can I renew my passport online in 2026?
Most adults still renew by mailing Form DS-82 when they qualify. Online renewal options are limited and not available to every applicant. Check eligibility on travel.state.gov or use our renewal cost page for mail steps.
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