A first-time adult passport book in Indiana costs $165: a $130 application fee paid to the U.S. Department of State plus a $35 acceptance fee paid to the local office where you apply.1U.S. Department of State. Passport Fees Passport fees are set by the federal government, so the price is the same at every acceptance facility in Indiana, whether that’s a post office in Indianapolis, a library in Bloomington, or a county clerk’s office downstate. What changes the total is the type of document you need, your age, whether you’re renewing, and whether you want to pay extra for speed.
Fees by Document and Applicant
Every in-person application splits the bill in two: one payment to the State Department for processing, and a separate $35 acceptance fee to the facility that handles your paperwork. The $35 is the same regardless of age or document.1U.S. Department of State. Passport Fees
First-Time Adults (16 and Older)
- Passport book: $130 + $35 = $165
- Passport card: $30 + $35 = $65
- Both book and card: $160 + $35 = $195
The book is the standard document and is accepted worldwide. The card is wallet-sized and only works for land and sea crossings between the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean. If you fly internationally, you need the book. Applying for both together saves $30 compared with getting them separately.1U.S. Department of State. Passport Fees
Children Under 16
Minors’ passports are valid for five years instead of ten, and the application fees are lower to match.
- Passport book: $100 + $35 = $135
- Passport card: $15 + $35 = $50
- Both book and card: $115 + $35 = $150
A parent or legal guardian has to appear in person with the child. Children’s passports can’t be renewed by mail; every new one goes through the full in-person process with the acceptance fee attached.2USAGov. Apply for a New Adult Passport
Adult Renewals
If you already have an undamaged passport that was issued when you were 16 or older and within the last 15 years, you can usually renew by mail using Form DS-82. Renewal skips the acceptance facility, which means you skip the $35.1U.S. Department of State. Passport Fees
- Passport book renewal: $130
- Passport card renewal: $30
- Both book and card renewal: $160
Add-On Costs That Can Change Your Total
The base fees cover routine processing, which currently takes four to six weeks from the date the State Department receives the application.3U.S. Department of State. Processing Times for U.S. Passports If you need it sooner, or you need a particular service, these charges are optional:
- Expedited processing: $60 per application, which shortens the timeline to two to three weeks.1U.S. Department of State. Passport Fees
- 1-to-3-day return delivery: $22.05, for faster mailing of the finished book. Not available for card-only applications.1U.S. Department of State. Passport Fees
- File search: $150, required only if you had a passport issued before 1994 and can’t submit it with your application.4U.S. Department of State. Get Citizenship Evidence for a U.S. Passport
- Passport photo: around $17 at retailers like Walgreens. Some acceptance facilities take photos on site.
A worked example: an adult getting a first-time book with expedited processing and fast return delivery would pay $130 + $35 + $60 + $22.05 = $247.05, plus the photo.
Lost or Stolen Passports
A lost or stolen passport can’t be renewed. Once you report it, the State Department permanently cancels the book, even if it later turns up.5USAGov. Lost or Stolen Passports You then apply for a brand-new one using Form DS-11, which means the full first-time fees above apply. You’ll also complete Form DS-64 to report the loss, which doesn’t carry a fee. Report it quickly; a missing passport in circulation is an identity-theft risk.
How to Pay
The two payments go to two different places and generally can’t be combined. The State Department application fee has to be a check or money order made out to “U.S. Department of State.” Personal checks, certified checks, cashier’s checks, and traveler’s checks are all accepted.6United States Postal Service. Passport Application and Passport Renewal The $35 acceptance fee is a separate payment to the local office; most accept cash, checks, and credit cards, but policies vary, so call ahead if you want to use a card.
Where to Apply in Indiana
Indiana has dozens of acceptance facilities, including post offices, public libraries, and county clerks of court.7U.S. Department of State. Passport Acceptance Facility Search Page You can search by zip code on the State Department’s facility locator to find the nearest one and check its hours. Many require appointments, so book before you go. Bring proof of U.S. citizenship (a certified birth certificate, previous passport, naturalization certificate, or consular report of birth abroad), a valid photo ID, photocopies of both, your passport photo, and both payments.2USAGov. Apply for a New Adult Passport Don’t sign the application in advance; the clerk watches you sign it.