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GUIDE · TRAVEL
Fees, forms and how long it takes in 2026.
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$130 to the State Dept. plus a $35 acceptance fee. Apply in person with Form DS-11.
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Renew by mail with Form DS-82, or online if you are 25+ and not traveling for 6 weeks.
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Routine processing. Expedited is 2 to 3 weeks for $60 more, plus mailing time.
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A certified birth certificate, photo ID, copies of both and a 2x2 photo. No glasses.
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The only official online renewal site is opr.travel.state.gov.
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Fees, forms, timing and the mistakes that delay passports, in our full guide.
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