New Passport fees will come into effect on February 1, 2008. In addition, new regulations governing issuance of U.S. passports to minors go into effect on February 1, 2008. The new rule extends the two-parent consent and personal appearance requirements to all minors under the age of 16. This means that 14- and 15 year-olds will have to comply with the same rules that previously applied to minors under the age 14.
