U.S. Passport Cost Breakdown
The cost of applying for a U.S. passport varies depending on the application type, passport product, selected processing speed, shipping method, and other services included with the order. For this reason, there is no single price that applies to every customer. Your personalized pricing and payment breakdown will be displayed during checkout before you place your order.
What Determines Your Passport Application Cost?
Depending on your application, the price may include some or all of the following:
US Passport Assist Service Fee
The service fee covers the assistance provided by US Passport Assist, which may include:
- Application-type verification
- Preparation of the applicable government form using the information you provide
- Application and document review
- Passport photo compliance review
- Application-package preparation
- Submission and mailing instructions
- Shipment tracking
- Status updates
- Customer support
The service fee may vary based on the application type and selected processing speed.
U.S. Government Fees
Government fees are charged for processing and issuing a U.S. passport. The applicable fee depends on factors such as:
- The applicant’s age
- Passport book, passport card, or both
- New application or renewal
- Selected government processing speed
- Whether an acceptance-facility execution fee is required
For some US Passport Assist orders, the applicable government fee may be included in the checkout payment. For other application types, the government fee must be paid separately according to the instructions provided with the application package.
Checkout will clearly indicate whether the government fee is included or requires separate payment.
Shipping Costs
Shipping costs may cover the delivery of the prepared application package, a shipping label for submitting required documents, or other applicable mailing services.
The amount depends on the application route, shipping method, destination, and selected delivery speed.
Transaction Fee
A transaction fee may apply to the processing of the customer’s payment. When applicable, it will be included in the checkout breakdown before the order is submitted.
How Processing Speed Affects the Price
The selected processing speed can affect more than one part of the price.
A faster service option may increase:
- The US Passport Assist service fee
- The applicable government expedited-processing fee
- Shipping or delivery costs
Not every processing option is available for every application type or travel date. Available options and applicable charges will be displayed during checkout.
Selecting a faster option does not guarantee passport issuance by a specific date. The Department of State controls government processing and makes all final decisions on passport applications.
When Will You See the Exact Amount?
The exact pricing will be shown at checkout after you select your application type, passport product, processing speed, and available shipping options.
Before placing the order, the checkout page should clearly identify:
- The amount charged by US Passport Assist
- The services included in that amount
- Whether the government fee is included
- Any government fee that must be paid separately
- Applicable shipping and transaction fees
- The amount due at checkout
Choose your application type and preferred processing speed to see your complete pricing breakdown. All applicable charges and any government fees requiring separate payment will be clearly identified before you place your order.
One guided application asks the official eligibility questions, routes you to the correct form, and is reviewed by a specialist before you're charged.