events 2008

Increases to U.S. Passport Fees and New Parental Signature Requirements for U.S. Minors

February 4, 2008

On February 1, 2008, the U.S. Government increased its fees for certain U.S. citizen passport services. For adult applicants renewing a passport, the total fee increased to $75. (The fee for replacement of lost or stolen passports for adults increased to $100.) For first-time applicants age 16 and over, the total fee increased to $100.  The fee for minors under 16 years of age is now $85. 

Effective February 1, 2008, passport applicants who are U.S. citizen minors under the age of 16 must appear personally with their parents to establish identity, proof of citizenship and proof of relationship. For parental application permission, both parents must appear together and sign, or one parent may appear to sign and submit the other parent’s notarized statement, or one parent may appear, sign, and submit primary evidence of sole authority. Minors age 16 and 17 may apply in person with their own identification, but for security reasons, parental consent may be required. If your child does not have identification of their own, a parent will be required to accompany the child and present identification.