U.S. Passport Fees Increase Today

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.