Let’s cut to the chase. In the United States, a passport for a 16-year-old is not the same price as an adult one. For minors between 16 and 17, you’re actually forking over the adult fee. As of 2026, that’s $165 for the full book (the classic booklet) if you apply in person. If they already had a passport that expired less than five years ago, they might be able to renew by mail for $130.
But wait—this is where it gets a little sticky. That $165 includes a $100 application fee and a $65 execution fee. You pay the execution fee once at the post office or acceptance facility. Think of it as the “please-don’t-screw-up-this-paperwork” surcharge. Always carry a check or money order, because most places won’t take a card for that part.
