How long does it take to get a U.S. passport?
Routine (standard) processing is 8 to 11 weeks from the moment the application is processed at your local office or passport agency. Some people have received their passports as soon as 4 weeks.
What does it cost to apply for a U.S. passport?
A new or replacement adult passport is $165 with standard processing. Renewals or a second duplicate passport cost $130. Child (minor) passports cost $135.
What is a U.S. passport card and what does it cost?
A U.S. passport card is an optional form of photo identification that fits inside a standard wallet. A passport card can be obtained alongside a passport book and is sufficient identification for domestic air flights, as well as land and sea travel within North America. NOTE: A U.S. passport card cannot be used as identification for international […]
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Where do I find a copy of the cover letter for passports?
You won’t need a cover letter for the passport. Send an original, notarized Affidavit of Citizenship Evidence and its cover letter. Also include your old passport book and/or passport card if submitting the DS-82 renewal application.