Fees for US passports will increase on August 19, 2002. The US Department of State recently noted that the changes are the result of an independent fee study done to ensure that the true costs of providing consular services to Americans are recovered*. This includes services to Americans provided at US embassies and consulates abroad, as well as the passport application process in the US.

The application fee for first-time adult customers will increase from $60 to $85. The fee for minors under age 16 will increase from $40 to $70. The adult renewal application fee will increase from $40 to $55.

For other passport information, downloadable application forms, locations to conveniently apply, a list of all Regional Passport Agencies, and a wealth of other passport and travel information, customers may visit the Bureau of Consular Affairs' website at travel.state.gov. Customers may also call the National Passport Information Center at 1-900-225-5674 or, with a major credit card, at 1-888-362-8668.

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