Types of passports and fees
Types of passports
Passport book
A U.S. passport book lets you travel anywhere in the world. Some countries require a visa.
Passport card
A U.S. passport card lets you enter at land border crossings or sea ports-of-entry from:
- Canada
- Mexico
- The Caribbean
- Bermuda
You cannot use a passport card for international travel by plane.
Fees
When you apply for a passport, there are two fees for each application:
- Acceptance fee: Pay by cash, check, or money order to the County of San Diego.
- Application fee: Pay by check or money order to the U.S. Department of State. You can purchase a money order from our facility for a $2.00 fee.
Credit or debit cards are not accepted. An ATM is available on the 4th floor of the building.
Passport book
Regular processing time:
- Adult: $130 to the U.S. Department of State
- Child:
$100 to the U.S. Department of State
plus: - $35 acceptance fee to the County of San Diego
Expedited processing time:
- Adult: $190 to the U.S. Department of State
- Child:
$160 to the U.S. Department of State
plus: - $35 acceptance fee to the County of San Diego
Expedited processing time with overnight mail:
- Adult: $211.36 to the U.S. Department of State
- Child:
$181.36 to the U.S. Department of State
plus: - $61.65 acceptance fee to the County of San Diego
Passport card
Regular processing time:
- Adult: $30 to the U.S. Department of State
- Child: $15
to the U.S. Department of State
plus: - $35 acceptance fee to the County of San Diego
Expedited processing time:
- Adult: $90 to the U.S. Department of State
- Child: $75
to the U.S. Department of State
plus: - $35 acceptance fee to the County of San Diego
Overnight mail is not available for passport cards.
Passport book and card
Regular processing time:
- Adult: $160 to the U.S. Department of State
- Child:
$115 to the U.S. Department of State
plus: - $35 acceptance fee to the County of San Diego
Expedited processing time:
- Adult: $220 to the U.S. Department of State
- Child:
$175 to the U.S. Department of State
plus: - $35 acceptance fee to the County of San Diego
Expedited processing time with overnight mail:
- Adult: $241.36 to the U.S. Department of State
- Child:
$196.36 to the U.S. Department of State
plus: - $61.65 acceptance fee to the County of San Diego
Passport photos
We can take passport photos in our office. They are $11 per set.