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Fees & Payment Methods

Learn about the fees associated with applying for a U.S. Passport and how to come prepared with the appropriate payment method for each fee


Each Passport application requires remittance of two separate payments

1. Department of State fee - for the production of the  passport book and/or card

Department of State - fee table
Passport Type Adult  Minor Adult-*Expedited Minor-*Expedited Payment Method
 Book $130 $100 $190 $160 Separate Checks or Money orders made out to "Department of State" for each fee for each applicant
 Card $30 $15 $90 $75
 Both $160 $115 $220 $175

*The passport book may be returned with overnight mail service (optional) for an additional $22.05 per applicant

The Department of State only accepts checks or money orders. Be sure to bring a separate check or money order made out to "Department of State" for each applicant and their associated fee(s), as well as an additional form of payment for the Passport Office fee(s) listed below. 

2. UC San Diego Passport Office fee - for processing the application 

Payments made to our office can be made with cash, credit card, or a check/money order made payable to UC Regents. For multiple applicants, the payment can be combined. 

UC San Diego Passport Office - fee table
Service Fees Per Applicant
 Facility Fee (required) $35
 Photo (Set of 2) $15
 Additional/Digital Photos  $10
 Document Photocopies $2
 Express Mail Postage (Per group) $28.75