By Linda Tancs

Nothing may be certain but death and taxes, but you can rest assured that fees for governmental services will rise with the tides (especially when economic conditions dictate). So the following represents the proposed fee increases on U.S. passports arising from a federal rulemaking back in February:

• $135 for a first-time U.S. Passport for adults (age 16 and over)
• $110 for U.S. Passport renewal (age 16 and over only)
• $105 for a U.S. Passport for minors (under age 16)
• $55 for a first-time U.S. Passport Card for adults (age 16 and over).
Note that the Department of State reported that 658 U.S. Passport Cards issued on March 29, 2010 were found to be defective and therefore invalid at land border crossings or sea ports of entry. Affected individuals are being contacted and provided with passport card replacement procedures.
• $30 for a U.S. Passport Card for adults (age 16 and over) who currently hold a fully valid U.S. Passport
• $40 for a U.S. Passport Card for minors (under age 16)
• $82 for additional visa pages
The fee for expedited service will remain $60.

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