How Much Does Passport Cost Cost?
Updated for 2026 — national average costs with state-by-state breakdowns
What Does Passport Cost Include?
US passport costs include application fees, execution fees, and optional expedited processing. First-time adult applicants pay $165 for a book or $205 for book + card. Renewals are slightly cheaper.
The national average cost for passport cost is $165 per passport. Most homeowners pay between $30 and $205, though costs can vary significantly based on your location, the scope of work, and other factors outlined below.
What Affects the Price?
Type
Adult new (book): $165. Adult renewal (book): $130. Child under 16: $135. Passport card only: $65 new, $30 renewal
Speed
Standard (6-8 weeks): no extra cost. Expedited (2-3 weeks): +$60. Urgent/emergency (same day-2 weeks): +$60 plus $19.53 overnight delivery
Key Cost Factors
- ✓New vs renewal
- ✓Adult vs child
- ✓Standard vs expedited
- ✓Book vs card
- ✓Emergency processing
💡 Tips to Save Money
- 1.Renew by mail to save the $35 execution fee
- 2.Standard processing (6-8 weeks) is free — expedited adds $60
- 3.Passport cards ($30 for renewal) work for land/sea travel to Canada and Mexico
- 4.Photo at the post office costs $15 vs $10-$12 at a pharmacy
📈 Passport Cost Cost Trends (2020–2024)
Prices have increased +17.9% over the last 5 years
| Year | National Avg | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $140 | — |
| 2021 | $146 | +4.3% |
| 2022 | $156 | +6.8% |
| 2023 | $160 | +2.6% |
| 2024 | $165 | +3.1% |
Based on national averages adjusted for annual inflation. Actual costs vary by location and project scope.
Passport Cost Cost by State
Costs vary significantly by state due to labor rates, cost of living, and local market conditions. Click any state for a detailed breakdown.
| State | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $25 | $135 | $168 |
| Alaska | $38 | $211 | $262 |
| Arizona | $29 | $157 | $195 |
| Arkansas | $24 | $132 | $164 |
| California | $41 | $223 | $277 |
| Colorado | $32 | $178 | $221 |
| Connecticut | $37 | $201 | $250 |
| Delaware | $32 | $173 | $215 |
| Florida | $29 | $162 | $201 |
| Georgia | $27 | $149 | $185 |
| Hawaii | $43 | $234 | $291 |
| Idaho | $28 | $152 | $189 |
| Illinois | $32 | $173 | $215 |
| Indiana | $26 | $145 | $180 |
| Iowa | $26 | $142 | $176 |
| Kansas | $26 | $140 | $174 |
| Kentucky | $25 | $139 | $172 |
| Louisiana | $26 | $144 | $178 |
| Maine | $31 | $168 | $209 |
| Maryland | $35 | $190 | $236 |
| Massachusetts | $39 | $215 | $267 |
| Michigan | $28 | $152 | $189 |
| Minnesota | $31 | $168 | $209 |
| Mississippi | $23 | $129 | $160 |
| Missouri | $26 | $144 | $178 |
| Montana | $29 | $157 | $195 |
| Nebraska | $26 | $145 | $180 |
| Nevada | $31 | $168 | $209 |
| New Hampshire | $34 | $185 | $230 |
| New Jersey | $38 | $206 | $256 |
| New Mexico | $27 | $149 | $185 |
| New York | $40 | $218 | $271 |
| North Carolina | $27 | $149 | $185 |
| North Dakota | $27 | $149 | $185 |
| Ohio | $27 | $149 | $185 |
| Oklahoma | $25 | $137 | $170 |
| Oregon | $33 | $182 | $226 |
| Pennsylvania | $31 | $168 | $209 |
| Rhode Island | $35 | $190 | $236 |
| South Carolina | $26 | $144 | $178 |
| South Dakota | $26 | $140 | $174 |
| Tennessee | $26 | $142 | $176 |
| Texas | $28 | $153 | $191 |
| Utah | $29 | $157 | $195 |
| Vermont | $32 | $178 | $221 |
| Virginia | $32 | $173 | $215 |
| Washington | $35 | $190 | $236 |
| West Virginia | $24 | $132 | $164 |
| Wisconsin | $28 | $155 | $193 |
| Wyoming | $28 | $152 | $189 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to get a passport?
Standard processing: 6-8 weeks. Expedited: 2-3 weeks. Emergency/life-or-death: same day to 72 hours at a regional passport agency (appointment required).
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