Checks (personal, certified, cashiers, travelers), payable to "U.S. Department of State" Money orders (U.S. Postal, international, currency exchanges), payable to "U.S. Department of State" Do not cancel your check or money order after you have applied as you may have to pay additional fees.
New Passport (for adults age 16 and older): For a new adult passport book, The passport application cost is $130 and a $35 execution fee. The new total fee is $165.
If there's an error, a new passport application is required. Specific criteria allow the use of the no-fee passport amendment form, DS-5504. This form is for: Changes in identifying information due to events like marriage or divorce.
To correct a data or printing error, submit the following by mail: Form DS-5504 (find mailing instructions on the form) Your current passport. One color photo. Evidence of the error (e.g. your U.S. birth certificate showing the correct spelling of your last name). You will not have to submit any fees.
Make checks or money orders payable to "U.S. Department of State." Please print the full name and date of birth of the applicant on the front of the check* or money order. Do not send cash. We are not responsible for cash sent through the mail.