Another Passport Fee Hike
New Passport Fees - Effective July 13
http://travel.state.gov/passport/fees/fees_5079.html
You'll be shelling out more for a passport starting Tuesday.
The cost of a new passport book will increase from $100 to $135, while the cost to renew a passport will go up $35 to $110.
A wallet-size passport card, which you can use on certain trips closer to home, would rise from $45 to $55. The fee for minors goes up $20 to $105.
You'll need a passport if you are traveling out of the country.
AAA Mid-Atlantic suggests you apply Monday to avoid the higher fees.
If you plan to apply for a passport, you'll need a certified birth certificate and a valid government issued photo identification card, such as a driver's license. When filling out the forms, use black ink. AAA says sometimes blue isn't dark enough to scan and the application gets rejected.
The State Department's Web site spells out exactly what you need to go through the process.
http://www.wtop.com/?nid=25&sid=2000686
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