U.S. Passport Fees Increase Today
December 27, 2021 10:09AM CST
Beginning today, the price to obtain a U.S. passport increases by $20. A tweet by the State Department explains the increased fee is necessary to ensure U.S. passports are the most secure documents in the world.
A first-time or replacement adult passport will cost $165, while renewals will cost $130. Those under 16 years old will pay $135.
The State Department says the current wait time for a passport to be processed is 8 to 11 weeks.