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How to Get a Money Order for Your Passport Application
USPS money-order fees verified on August 31, 2026. The U.S. Department of State does not accept cash or credit cards for the passport application fee. It has to be a check or a money order. A money order is a prepaid, guaranteed payment you buy with cash or a debit card, so it is what…
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How Much Is a U.S. Passport? 2026 Fees and Costs
Fees verified against travel.state.gov on August 31, 2026. A first-time adult passport book costs $165. That is a $130 application fee paid to the U.S. Department of State, plus a $35 acceptance fee paid to the facility that takes your application. A renewal by mail costs $130 and has no acceptance fee. A child’s passport…
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