What are the official US passport fees for expedited service and fast delivery?
The State Department lists optional add-ons of $60 for expedited processing and $26.87 for 1–3 day return delivery, plus a $35 acceptance fee when you apply in person at a facility. If you paid the $60 expedite fee and your application was not processed in the stated time, you may be able to get that $60 back; other passport fees are not refunded.
What to do now
- Use the fee calculator on travel.state.gov before paying anyone.
- Request the $60 refund through the State Department if expedited service missed its timeframe.
Who owns the resolution
U.S. Department of State.
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Why this policy exists
From the State Department "Passport Fees" page (last updated March 19, 2026). The base application fee depends on age, book or card, and renewal eligibility; use the State Department fee calculator for the exact amount. Online renewal is paid by credit or debit card.
- Passport Fees (U.S. Department of State, last updated March 19, 2026) — U.S. Department of State
Last verified against the sources above on 2026-10-23. Policy and deadlines can change -- use the official support link below for the current rule.
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