BUFFALO N.Y. (WKBW) — The U.S. State Department says passport applications are up roughly 40% compared to 2022.
The increase in applications paired with pandemic-related backlogs has created longer wait times.
It could now take up to 13 weeks to get a passport which puts many to receive theirs in early July. Even people who pay for expedited service could potentially wait two months for their passport.
Steps on how can you get yours:
- Fill out an application
- Gather documents:
- Identification
- Proof of US citizenship
- Passport photo - Kids will also need parental approval
Items you need to renew:
- Identification
- Current passport
- New passport photos
Where to go?
- For the passport:
- For a passport photo:
- UPS Stores
- Walgreens
- CVS
- Triple A branches
- Post Office
How much will it cost?
| Adult Applicants | Application Fee | Execution Fee |
| First-time Adult Passport Book | $130 | $35 |
| First-time Adult Passport Card | $30 | $35 |
| First-time Adult Passport Book & Card | $160 | $35 |
| Adult Passport Card (for those who have valid passport book) | $30 | No Charge |
| Adult Renewals | Application Fee |
| Adult Passport Book | $130 |
| Adult Passport Card | $30 |
| Adult Passport Book & Card | $160 |
| All Minor Applicants | Application Fee | Execution Fee |
| Minor Passport Book | $100 | $35 |
| Minor Passport Card | $15 | $35 |
| Minor Passport Book & Card | $115 | $35 |
| Optional Fees | |
| Expedite Fee (currently 7-8 week wait) | $60 |
| 1-2 Day Delivery | $19.53 |
| File Search Fee | $150 |
