The cost to expedite a U.S. passport includes the standard passport fees plus an additional $60 expedite fee. Here is a breakdown:

• Expedite fee: $60 (added to the standard application fee)
• Optional 1-2 day delivery fee: $21.36 (for faster return shipping)
• Standard passport fees:
  • First-time adult passport book: $130 application fee + $35 execution fee
  • Adult passport renewal by mail: $130 application fee (no execution fee)
  • Minor (under 16) passport book: $100 application fee + $35 execution fee

For example, a first-time adult applying with expedited service and 1-2 day shipping would pay about $246.36 total ($130 + $35 + $60 + $21.36). An adult renewing by mail with expedited service and 1-2 day shipping would pay about $211.36 ($130 + $60 + $21.36). For minors, expedited with 1-2 day shipping totals about $216.36

. The expedite service reduces processing time from the standard 4-6 weeks to about 2-3 weeks. The $60 expedite fee is in addition to the regular passport fees, and the $21.36 shipping fee is optional but recommended for faster delivery

. If you have already applied and need to expedite, you can call the National Passport Information Center to request expedited processing, which will add the $60 fee to your existing application

. In summary:

• Expedited processing costs an extra $60 on top of standard passport fees.
• Optional fast return shipping costs $21.36.
• Total cost depends on whether it is a first-time application, renewal, or minor application, plus execution fees where applicable.