Passport fees are the same in every state. Applications made in person with DS-11 have two parts: the application fee, paid to the U.S. Department of State, and the $35 acceptance fee, paid to the office.
Official fee table
| Application | Product | State Dept. fee | Acceptance fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult, first passport (DS-11) | Book | $130 | $35 |
| Adult, first passport (DS-11) | Card | $30 | $35 |
| Adult, first passport (DS-11) | Book and card | $160 | $35 |
| Adult renewal (DS-82) | Book | $130 | None |
| Adult renewal (DS-82) | Card | $30 | None |
| Adult renewal (DS-82) | Book and card | $160 | None |
| Child under 16 (DS-11) | Book | $100 | $35 |
| Child under 16 (DS-11) | Card | $15 | $35 |
| Child under 16 (DS-11) | Book and card | $115 | $35 |
Optional fees
- Expedited service: $60 (how it works).
- 1-2 day return delivery: $22.05 (not for passport cards).
- File search for records issued before 1994: $150.
- Photos: set by each office; not published in the State Department listing (photo guide).
How to pay
The State Department fee is usually paid by check or money order payable to "U.S. Department of State". The acceptance fee is paid separately, and each office decides which methods it takes, so ask when you book. At passport agencies, fees are paid by card. Find an office in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Sacramento and Fresno, or read the first passport guide.
Questions
Why are there two payments?
The application fee goes to the U.S. Department of State; the $35 acceptance (execution) fee goes to the facility that takes your DS-11.
Are passport fees different in California?
No. Fees are set nationally by the State Department.
Sources
- U.S. Department of State, Passport Fees (updated October 9, 2025; checked November 6, 2026)
- U.S. Department of State, Get My Passport Fast (checked November 6, 2026)
- U.S. Department of State, Passport Forms
- U.S. Department of State, Passport Acceptance Facility Search (California offices, retrieved July 2026)
Independent guide, not a government website. Rules can change; the State Department has the final word.