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Cost is an important factor when considering what passport service to select from. Just how each passport application differs from each other, their charges vary to. If you want to shorten your processing time (expedited passport), a different price will be charged compared to when applying for a regular service (routine passport). If you are not sure of these services, then visit our blog on Expedited Passport Vs Routine Passport Service to clear your doubts. Also, click here to get a detailed guide on How to get a passport?
Types of fees charged on passport service?
Prices vary depending on passport service chosen, however, you must know what you are paying for in your application process. The following are the types of fees you may need to pay when applying for a passport.
Acceptance Agent Fee
When applying for a New Passport, Child Passport or applying for a Lost or a Stolen passport you will be required to not sign your application form. You will be required to schedule an appointment at an Acceptance Agent Facility nearest to you. The Agent will then examine all the documents you are required to submit for the application process and verify the applicant’s identity. Once everything has been confirmed, the Acceptance Agent will ask the applicant to sign the application form and act as a witness to the event. This is when you will be required to pay a fee to the Agent for his service. As of January 2020, the execution fee is $35.00 and must be paid to the agent facility and not elsewhere.
Application Fee
This is the mandatory fee charged by the US government for the application process of passports. It is directly paid to the U.S. Department of State. Do not confuse this with the execution fee as they are both different. A total of two separate payments are required to be made; one to the Acceptance Agent facility and the other to the U.S. Department of State. Please make sure to mail or include a Certified Check or Money Order payable to the “US Department of State” for the service you pay for.
Expedited Passport Services
If you cannot wait for 12-16 weeks, you may choose to make use of our expedited service. 24 Hour Passport and Visas offers various passport expedited service which will shorten the application processing time to 2-3 weeks. You can choose to expedite from our passport agency in as soon as 24 hours. Along with the application and execution fee, you will have to pay an additional fee to 24 Hour Passport and Visas. The expedited fee is for the speeding of the application process.
Click here to see the cost of the passport service you are looking for. If you want to understand the difference between expedited passport vs routine passport service then check here.
How much does it cost to get a passport?
Routine Passport Charges/Fees
The table below list the passport fees for each services that the US Department of State and the Acceptance Agent facility will charge.
Below lists the passport fees for each service that the US Department of State and the Acceptance facility will charge.
- New Passport (Adult): $190.00 (Passport Book Application)* + $35.00 (Post Office Execution Fee) + $19.53 (Mailing Fee Charged by the Gov’t)**
- New Passport (Child Under 16): $160.00 (Passport Book Application)* + $35.00 (Post Office Execution Fee) + $19.53 (Mailing Fee Charged by the Gov’t)**
- US Passport Renewal (Adult): $190.00 (Passport Book Application)* + $19.53 (Mailing Fee Charged by the Gov’t)**
- US Passport Renewal (Child Under 16): $160.00 (Passport Book Application)* + $19.53 (Mailing Fee Charged by the Gov’t)**
- Replacing Lost/Stolen Passport: $190.00 (Passport Book Application)* + $19.53 (Mailing Fee Charged by the Gov’t)**
- Passport Name Change (Adult) : $190.00 (Passport Book Application)* + $19.53 (Mailing Fee Charged by the Gov’t)**
- Passport Name Change (Child) : $160.00 (Passport Book Application)* + $19.53 (Mailing Fee Charged by the Gov’t)**
- Second Passport (Adult) : $190.00 (Passport Book Application)* + $35.00 (Post Office Execution Fee) + $19.53 (Mailing Fee Charged by the Gov’t)**
- Second Passport (Child) : $160.00 (Passport Book Application)* + $35.00 (Post Office Execution Fee) + $19.53 (Mailing Fee Charged by the Gov’t)**
- Passport Cards (Adult): $30.00 (Passport Card Application) + $35.00 (Post Office Execution Fee) + $19.53 (Mailing Fee Charged by the Gov’t)**
- Passport Cards (Child): $15.00 (Passport Card Application) + $35.00 (Post Office Execution Fee) + $19.53 (Mailing Fee Charged by the Gov’t)**
** Check or Money order payable to “U.S. Department of State” for $19.53 (mailing fee to ship your passport back to you)
Expedited Passport Fees (24 Hour Passport and Visas Services)
Following are the expedited service fee that 24 Hour Passport and Visas charge.
| Processing Time | Validity | US Government Fee | Service Fee |
| 24 Hours | 10 years | $190.00 | Order now |
| 2 days | 10 years | $190.00 | Order now |
| 3 days | 10 years | $190.00 | Order now |
| 3-5 days | 10 years | $190.00 | Order now |
| 5-9 days | 10 years | $190.00 | Order now |
| 9-14 days | 10 years | $190.00 | Order now |
* Please make sure to mail or include a Certified Check or Money Order payable to the “US Department of State” for the service you pay for. It is not included in your charges from us.
Additional costs associated with applying for a passport service
Passport Photo Service
Some passport services will require you to provide passport sized pictures to process your application. You can get your pictures from the photo studio located near you as per as the guidelines. If it is a hustle for you or are not sure regarding the US passport picture requirements, you may use the photo services provided at our regional offices.
Mail or Courier Service
If you are applying from Canada Mexico or from overseas, you may choose to apply through mail or a courier service for which you will be required to pay additional charges. These services are not operated as a part of the U.S. Department of State. Even if you apply through a mail, you will receive your passport at a similar duration as applying in person at a passport agency. For some passport service, you will still be required to appear in person at acceptance facility.
File Search Fee for U.S Passport
If you are not able to provide a proof of citizenship to the US Department of State while replacing an adult passport, you need to get your file searched. An additional fee of $150.00 may apply to the application process through which the State Department can verify your proof of citizenship.
What are the payment methods for US passport?
If you opt to apply through a Passport Acceptance Facility, you may pay through:
- Checks and money orders (payable to “U.S. Department of State”)
- Credit & Debit Cards NOT accepted
*Execution fee will be paid separately. Additional charge may apply if credit transaction is made.
If you opt to apply by mail:
- Checks and money orders payable to “U.S. Department of State”
- Please check online Applying for a U.S. Passport from Outside the United States if you are applying from countries outside of the United States.
If you opt to apply through a passport agency:
- Credit Card and Debit Cards are accepted
- Checks payable to “U.S. Department of State”
- Money orders payable to “U.S. Department of State”
- Cash (exact amount)
- Prepaid cards maybe acceptable if ‘Visa’ or ‘MasterCard’ logo are displayed
How long does it take for a person to get a passport?
This depends on the service you have chosen. If you have decided to apply for a routine passport, the processing time can be 12-16 weeks depending on the volume of applications. There is an increase in passport application submissions during peak travel times and that may cause additional delays when applying through the post office. This peak travel time is usually when the holiday season approaches and people plan for vacations. If you need your passport faster than this you have to expedite your application process.
Through the expedited option, the application process to apply for a new passport, renewal of an expired passport or other passport related matters is shortened. The estimated processing time is 4 to 6 weeks when applied through the post office. It can be renewed in as little as 24 hours when expedited with a passport agency such as 24 Hour Passport and Visas. With this option, 24 Hour Passport and Visas charges an additional fee in order to speed up the processing of your application. Check the price here.
24 Hour Passport and Visas provide the following expedited services:
- New U.S. Passport
- Second Valid Passport
- U.S. Passport Renewal
- Replace Lost or Stolen Passport
- Child Passport
- Passport Name Change
- Passport Gender Change
- U.S Passport Card
- Visa Services
Each passport service has its own requirement, therefore click on the link suited to you for more information.
Our step by step detailed approach will guide you through the application process. Browse through 24 Hour Passport and Visas website for more information or contact our nearest regional office, who will be able to assist you with your queries.
24 Hour Passport & Visas Offices
8170 Beverly Blvd #103, Los Angeles, CA 90048, United States.
Phone Number: 310.913.7804 | 323.658.8567
Physical Address:
8170 Beverly Blvd #103
Los Angeles, CA 90048
United States
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday to Friday
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Saturday
Walk-in Accepted
8170 Beverly Blvd #103
Los Angeles, CA 90048
United States
By car
From airport:
It is 11.7 miles and approximately 34 minutes away.
Head east, following signs for Century Blvd.
Take the i-405 N ramp to Sacramento. Follow signs for La Cienega Blvd and merge.
Turn right on Beverly Blvd, pass by Taco Bell and our office is on the right
From downtown:
It is 11.3 miles and approximately 29 minutes away.
Get on I-10 W from San Pedro St.
Take exit 7A from I-10 W.
Take La Cienega Blvd to Beverly Blvd.
By public transport
From airport:
Take the LAX via FlyAway (L.A. Union Station) till Union Station.
From Union Station, take the Metro Red Line (North Hollywood Station). Get off at Vermont/ Beverly Station.
From there take bus no.14 (Beverly-Pico) and get off at Beverly/Crescent Heights. It’s a 2 minute away from our office.
From downtown:
Take bus no.60 from 7th/San Pedro (Downtown LA- Sunset- Figueroa).
Get off at 7th/Olive.
Take bus no.14 from Olive/7th (Beverly-Pico).
Get off at Beverly/Crescent Heights. Our office is located 3 minutes away from there.
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2001 Van Ness Ave #408, San Francisco, CA 94109, United States.
Phone Number: 415.744.4297
Physical Address:
2001 Van Ness Ave #408
San Francisco, CA 94109
United States.
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday to Friday
Walk-in Accepted
2001 Van Ness Ave #408
San Francisco, CA 94109
United States.
By car
From airport:
It is 15.4 miles and approximately 35 minutes away.
Take the US-101 N in South San Francisco from International Terminal Arrivals Level.
Follow US-101 N to Market St in San Francisco.
Take Franklin St to Van Ness Ave.
From downtown:
It is 1.6 miles and approximately 9 minutes away.
Head south on Hyde St towards McAllister St.
Turn right onto McAllister St.
Turn right onto Franklin St.
Turn right onto Pacific Avenue..
Turn right onto Van Ness Avenue and our office will be on the right.
By public transport
From airport:
Take the yellow bus (Antioch) and get off at 16th St Mission BART Station.
Take bus no.49 (North Point + Van Ness) and get off at Jackson St & Van Ness Avenue.
Our office is a minute away from there.
From downtown:
From Civic Centre, take bus no.19 (Beach Street) and get off at Polk St & Washington St.
Our office is 3 mins away from there.
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1440 W. Taylor Street #483 Chicago, IL 60607, United States.
Phone Number: 773.345.7564
1440 W. Taylor Street #483
Chicago, IL 60607
United States
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday to Friday
No Walk-ins accepted.
Drop-off and Pick-up Office.
1440 W. Taylor Street #483
Chicago, IL 60607
United States
By car
From airport:
It is 8.9 miles and approximately 21 minutes away.
Take Departures to S Cicero Avenue.
Take i-55 N/Stevenson Expy to W 31st PL and take exit 290.
Take S Ashland Avenue to W Taylor St.
From downtown:
Follow E Congress Pkwy, I-290 W and S Ashland Avenue to W Taylor St.
Turn left onto W Taylor St.
By public transport
From airport:
Take the Orange Line (Loop) and get off at Ashland.
Take bus no.9 (Irving Park) and get off at Ashland & Taylor.
Our office is 4 minutes away from there.
From downtown:
Take the Blue Line (Forest Park) and get off at Racine.
Our office is 10 minutes away from there.
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3201 Edwards Mill Rd Ste 485 Raleigh, NC 27612, United States.
Phone Number: 704.312.9476
3201 Edwards Mill Rd Ste 485
Raleigh, NC 27612
United States
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday to Friday
No Walk-ins accepted.
Drop-off and Pick-up Office.
3201 Edwards Mill Rd Ste 485
Raleigh, NC 27612
United States
By car
From airport:
Get on I-40 E from Airport Blvd.
Take Edwards Mill Rd exit from Wade Avenue.
Follow Edwards Mills Rd till our office
From downtown:
Take E Jones St to N Person St.
Take Glenwood Ave and Glen Eden Dr to John Humphries Wynd in Meredith.
Continue on John Humphries Wynd to our office.
By public transport
From airport:
Take bus no.100 (RDU Airport and Raleigh) and get off at Blue Ridge Rd at Westchase Blvd.
Take bus no.27 (Crabtree Valley Mall) and get off at Blue Ridge Rd at Duraleigh Rd.
Our office is 9 minutes away from there.
From downtown:
Take bus no.4 (Rex Hospital) and get off at Edwards Mill Rd at Ed Dr.
Our office is 2 minutes away from there.
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