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Passport Cards. Passports cards cost $30 for adults and $15 for persons under 18, plus a $25 execution fee for both adults and minors, according to the issuing agency, the U.S. Department of State, (travel.state.gov). Unlike passports, passport cards can be obtained on a same-day basis from regional passport agencies, listed on the site.
Costs for a U.S. passport begin at $135. (Photo: Creatas Images/Creatas/Getty Images ) Passports are a travel essential these days for every American because of the rewriting of travel laws to strengthen border security after 2001. Prior to that, travel to Mexico and Canada did not require a passport. Passport cards offer a cheaper option to the $135-plus cost of a passport book and can be used for land ...