US Passport Renewal Fee Calculator 2026
Add 2026 passport book, card and combo fees with the $35 execution-fee rule, $60 expedite and delivery options. Itemised USD total with processing-time guidance.
Your itemised passport cost
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Estimate for planning only, using State Department fees published at travel.state.gov (application fees, $35 execution fee for DS-11, $60 expedite, $22.05 return delivery, $150 file search). Processing times exclude mailing (up to 2 weeks each way). Always verify the final figure on travel.state.gov before paying.
Passport Renewal Fee Calculator: The Honest Total
This passport renewal fee calculator adds up exactly what the State Department will charge for your 2026 application: the application fee for your product (book, card or both), the $35 execution fee — but only when it actually applies — plus optional $60 expedited processing, $22.05 overnight return delivery and the rare $150 file search. Short answers: an adult passport book renewal by mail costs $130 with no execution fee; the same book applied for in person (DS-11) costs $130 + $35 = $165; a child passport book always costs $100 + $35 = $135 because every child applies in person. For the full walkthrough behind these numbers see our US passport renewal guide 2026, or compare worldwide document costs with the visa fee calculator.
2026 US Passport Fees Used by This Calculator
All figures below are the State Department fees published at travel.state.gov and confirmed on the February 2026 fee chart. They are estimates for planning — the State Department can adjust fees by rulemaking, so confirm on travel.state.gov before you pay.
Adult renewals by mail or online (Form DS-82, no execution fee)
| Product (16 and older) | Form | Application fee | Execution fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passport book | DS-82 | $130 | $0 — renewals skip it |
| Passport card | DS-82 | $30 | $0 — renewals skip it |
| Book + card together | DS-82 | $160 | $0 — renewals skip it |
First-time adults and all children in person (Form DS-11, execution fee applies)
| Product | Form | Application fee | Execution fee | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult book (first-time) | DS-11 | $130 | $35 | $165 |
| Adult card (first-time) | DS-11 | $30 | $35 | $65 |
| Adult book + card (first-time) | DS-11 | $160 | $35 | $195 |
| Child book (under 16) | DS-11 | $100 | $35 | $135 |
| Child card (under 16) | DS-11 | $15 | $35 | $50 |
| Child book + card | DS-11 | $115 | $35 | $150 |
Optional add-ons (per application)
| Add-on | Fee | What it buys |
|---|---|---|
| Expedited processing | $60 | 2–3 weeks instead of 4–6 weeks (excludes mailing) |
| Overnight return delivery | $22.05 | New passport book back in 1–3 days after issue (US addresses; card-only orders ship First Class) |
| File search | $150 | Record search when you cannot present citizenship evidence (rare; DS-11 + written request) |
The $35 Execution Fee, Explained Properly
The single most overpaid passport charge is the $35 execution (acceptance facility) fee — not because it is hidden, but because many calculators add it to every total. The rule is simple: the execution fee is a separate payment to the facility where you apply in person (post office, clerk of court, library), and it applies only to Form DS-11 applications made in person. That means first-time adult applicants, every child under 16, and adults who are not eligible to renew (lost, stolen, damaged, or issued more than 15 years ago). If you hand your application to a person across a counter, you owe $35 to that facility.
Renewals by mail or online with Form DS-82 never pay it. There is no counter, no acceptance agent, and no second payment — you mail one check or money order to the State Department (or pay online) and that is the whole bill. An adult book renewal is therefore exactly $130 routine, or $130 + $60 = $190 expedited, with nothing else required. This calculator implements that rule: choose “renewal by mail / online” and the execution fee stays $0; choose “in person (DS-11)” and $35 is added per application. Child products always include the $35, because all children must apply in person — the calculator enforces that automatically and says so in your breakdown.
A practical consequence: families renewing two adults by mail pay $260 with no execution fees at all, while the same family applying for two first-time child books in person pays 2 × ($100 + $35) = $270. Knowing which form you file is worth real money, and our renewal guide walks through DS-82 eligibility step by step.
Processing Times: How Long Will It Take?
The calculator shows a processing-time note with every total, because the fee only makes sense against the wait. Routine processing takes 4–6 weeks; expedited processing takes 2–3 weeks for an extra $60 per application. Those windows count only the State Department review — mailing adds up to 2 weeks each way, so a routine mail renewal can take 8–10 weeks door to door. Paying $22.05 for 1–3 day return delivery shortens only the trip back, not the review itself. Online renewal currently runs about 6–8 weeks and cannot be expedited the same way, so if you travel within 6 weeks, renew by mail and pay the $60 expedite instead.
How long hook: travelling in under 6 weeks means expedite; travelling within 14 days means you need an in-person appointment at a passport agency with proof of travel — mail and online routes cannot help you at that point. Read the full timeline breakdown in our US passport renewal guide 2026 (how long it takes) before you book non-refundable travel.
Worked Totals (Check Your Result Against These)
Adult book, routine, by mail: $130 + $0 + $0 = $130. Adult book, expedited, by mail: $130 + $60 = $190. Child book in person, routine: $100 + $35 = $135. Adult card only, routine, by mail: $30. Adult book with file search (no citizenship evidence): $130 + $150 = $280. Adult book + card, expedited, by mail: $160 + $60 = $220. Planning a trip once the passport arrives? Estimate the destination side with our visa calculator and keep every form in one place in applications; US-bound travellers can follow the form steps in our DS-160 guide.
Passport Renewal Fee FAQs
How much does it cost to renew a US passport in 2026?
An adult passport book renewal by mail or online (Form DS-82) costs $130. A passport card renewal costs $30, and renewing both together costs $160. No execution fee applies to mail or online renewals. Add $60 for expedited processing if you need it faster.
What is the $35 execution fee and do I have to pay it?
The $35 execution (acceptance facility) fee is charged only when you apply in person with Form DS-11 — first-time adults, all children under 16, and anyone not eligible for DS-82 renewal. Renewals by mail or online with Form DS-82 skip the execution fee entirely, so an adult book renewal is exactly $130.
How much is a child passport in 2026?
A child (under 16) passport book costs $100 plus the $35 execution fee ($135 total), a child card costs $15 plus $35 ($50 total), and both together cost $115 plus $35 ($150 total). All children must apply in person with Form DS-11, so the execution fee always applies.
How much is expedited passport service in 2026?
Expedited processing costs an extra $60 per application and shortens processing to 2-3 weeks instead of 4-6 weeks routine. It does not include mailing time. Overnight (1-3 day) return delivery of the new passport book costs an extra $22.05.
How long does passport renewal take in 2026?
Routine renewal takes 4-6 weeks of processing, expedited takes 2-3 weeks. Mailing adds up to 2 weeks each way on top. Urgent travel within 14 days requires an in-person appointment at a passport agency. Check the current status at travel.state.gov before booking travel.
What is the $150 file search fee?
The $150 file search fee applies only if you cannot present evidence of US citizenship or a previously issued passport or Consular Report of Birth Abroad, and must ask the State Department to search its records. Almost all renewals never pay it — you only add it if you lack citizenship evidence and file Form DS-11 with a written search request.
Can I renew my US passport online in 2026?
Yes, if you are 25 or older, renewing an adult passport book issued within the last 15 years when you were 16 or older, with no name change and an undamaged passport. Online renewal costs the same $130 and takes about 6-8 weeks. If you travel within 6 weeks, renew by mail with Form DS-82 and pay the $60 expedite fee instead.
Should I get the passport book, card, or both?
Get the book ($130 renewal) if you fly internationally — the card is not valid for international air travel. The card ($30) only covers land and sea travel to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean. Both together ($160) suits frequent North America travellers who want a wallet-size backup ID.
Are passport fees refundable?
No. By law the State Department keeps both the application fee and the execution fee even if no passport is issued. Only the $60 expedite fee may be refunded if you paid for expedited service but did not receive it within the stated timeframe.
How do I pay passport renewal fees?
By mail, pay by check or money order payable to the US Department of State — one payment for the application fee plus any $60 expedite or $22.05 return-delivery add-ons. The $35 execution fee, when it applies, is a separate payment to the acceptance facility. Online renewals pay by card through travel.state.gov.
How We Fact-Checked This Calculator
All fees were checked on October 4, 2026 against the State Department fee schedule at travel.state.gov (adult book $130, card $30, both $160; child book $100, card $15, both $115; $35 execution fee for DS-11 only; $60 expedite; $22.05 1–3 day return delivery; $150 file search) and the published processing times (routine 4–6 weeks, expedited 2–3 weeks, mailing extra). Fees change by federal rulemaking — always confirm on travel.state.gov before paying.