Payment to the U.S. Government -Payable to U.S. Department of State

Personal check or money order made payable to U.S. Department of State.  Checks written for any other amount than listed below will cause at least 1 business day delay.  

  • Temporary or starter checks are not accepted.
    • Check must have name and/or address in upper left corner
  • Write the applicant’s name and date of birth in the memo section of the check.  A $10 service fee will be charged in the event Swift Passport Services needs to submit a replacement check.
  • For a Passport Book only: $209.53
  • For a Passport Book and Card: $239.53
  • For a Passport Card only: $109.53

What’s the difference between a passport book and passport card?

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