Passport fees hiked
(NBCNC) — If you are planning an overseas trip and need a new passport, it’s going to cost you just a bit more.
The fees for a new passport went up by $20 starting Monday, Dec. 27, according to the United States Department of State.
The price of a first-time or replacement adult passport is now $165 and renewal will cost you $130.
The fee for expedited delivery remains at $60.
The State Department said the increase was, "necessary to ensure we continue to produce one of the most secure travel and identity documents in the world."
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Don’t forget to plan ahead: The passport system is still working through a backlog due to the coronavirus pandemic.
In October, wait times were between eight and 11 weeks or five to seven weeks for expedited services.