Application Fees and Execution Fees are paid separately. For more information on how to apply, please see First-Time Applicants.

Adult renewal applicants residing in the U.S. must apply by mail. Some U.S. citizens residing in Canada may be eligible to renew by mail. For more information on how to apply, please see Renew My Passport or Children 16 and 17.

All child applicants must apply in person. Application Fees and Execution Fees are paid separately. For more information on a passport for a child, please see Children Under 16.

Please see the Change or Correct a Passport Page for details.

All Additional Services Fees are per application. 

During the COVID-19 pandemic, please check with your acceptance facility (post office, clerk of court, or library) to confirm if it is open. Customers who want to apply at a post office must make an appointment directly on USPS.com.

Application Fee and any Additional Services Fees:

• Checks (personal, certified, cashier's, traveler's) and money orders payable to "U.S. Department of State"
• Credit and debit cards CANNOT be accepted

$35 Execution (Acceptance) Fee Paid Separately:

• Money orders at all locations, payable as instructed by the facility
• Personal checks and cash (exact change only) at some locations
• Credit cards at U.S. postal facilities and some other locations. Note: the facility may add a surcharge to cover the cost of a credit card transaction.  

*Please verify acceptable payment methods with the acceptance facility ahead of time. 

Renewal Fee and any Additional Services Fees:

• Checks (personal, certified, cashier's, traveler's) and money orders payable to "U.S. Department of State"
• For applicants residing in Canada, please see Applying for a U.S. Passport from Outside the United States. When renewing your passport by mail from Canada, you must pay by check or money order payable in U.S. dollars through a U.S. bank.

All Fees:

• Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover) and Debit Cards displaying the Visa or MasterCard logo
• Checks (personal, certified, cashiers, travelers), payable to "U.S. Department of State"
• Money orders (U.S. Postal, international, currency exchanges), payable to "U.S. Department of State"
• Cash (exact amount only- no change provided)
• Pre-paid credit card or gift card displaying the Visa or MasterCard logo

Overseas applicants should see Applying For a Passport from Outside the United States for acceptable payment methods.