U.S. Passport Renewal Cost in 2026: Fees, Expedited Service, and Photo Costs
See the official adult renewal fees, optional expedite and delivery charges, current processing times, and how to budget for a passport photo.
Official adult renewal fees
For an eligible adult renewing with Form DS-82, the U.S. Department of State lists these basic fees:
| Renewal item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Passport book | $130 |
| Passport card | $30 |
| Passport book and card | $160 |
| Expedited service (optional) | +$60 |
| 1–3 day return delivery for a passport book in the U.S. (optional) | +$22.05 |
The $35 facility acceptance fee is not part of a standard eligible adult renewal by mail or online. It applies to in-person DS-11 applications. The $22.05 return-delivery option is for a passport book, not a passport card by itself. Confirm your form and fee with the State Department fee page.
Processing time is separate from mailing time
Current State Department processing times are 4–6 weeks for routine service and 2–3 weeks for expedited service. Those times refer to time at a passport agency or center. Mailing to the agency and delivery back to you may each add time, and the published windows can change. Check current processing times before you apply.
Expedited service speeds processing; it does not automatically include 1–3 day return delivery.
Budgeting for the photo
Your photo is separate from the government renewal fee. You may use a retail photo service, a photographer, or a self-prepared route if the final photo meets the applicable rules. Retail availability and prices vary by store and location, so verify the current local offer rather than relying on a nationwide comparison table. If you need a paper application, budget for a compliant physical photo; if you use an eligible online process, follow that process’s current digital-photo requirements.
Avoid framing any photo option as “guaranteed acceptance.” The State Department makes the final decision on the passport application and photo.
Example totals before the photo
- Routine adult book renewal: $130.
- Expedited adult book renewal: $190 before any return-delivery option.
- Expedited adult book renewal with 1–3 day return delivery: $212.05 before the photo.
Your final total changes if you add a photo service, faster outbound mailing, or another optional service. Use the official fee calculator for the application-specific amount.
Bottom line
Start with the official renewal fee, then add only the optional services you choose. Keep processing and mailing time separate, and select a photo route that fits your application—not a price claim that may be out of date.