How Much Does It Cost to Renew My Green Card

September 29, 2026

The most commonly reported recent figures for renewing a 10-year green card are about $415 online or about $465 on paper through Form I-90. But those numbers should be treated as a starting point, not a final bill.

Older information still appears in search results. One widely repeated figure is $540, made up of a $455 application fee and an $85 biometrics fee. That may be outdated or tied to an older fee setup. USCIS fees can change, and the amount can also depend on why you need a new card.

Before you pay, check the current USCIS fee schedule or fee calculator for your filing date and situation.

Current Form I-90 renewal costs at a glance

Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card, is the form generally used to renew an expired or soon-to-expire 10-year Permanent Resident Card.

Recent search results commonly show these amounts:

Filing method	Recently reported amount
Submit Form I-90 online	About $415
Submit Form I-90 on paper	About $465

These figures are often described as the green card renewal fee 2026, but you shouldn't assume they are guaranteed current. Search results can mix new information with older pages, and fee tables may change after a page was published.

The older $540 total creates much of the confusion. That number was listed as:

$455 for the application
$85 for biometrics

Another result says biometrics are included in the base fee, with no separate biometrics payment. Those differences are exactly why the official USCIS fee source matters more than a search snippet or an old article.

The amount can also differ if you're replacing the card for a reason other than normal renewal. Don't choose a fee based only on the fact that your card is a 10-year card. Check the reason you select on Form I-90 and the fee shown for that filing.

Digital or paper: why the route may change the price

The recent figures suggest that green card renewal online may cost about $415, while sending a paper application may cost about $465. The difference is roughly $50 in those reports.

Online filing may be useful if you want to complete Form I-90 through the USCIS system and pay online. Paper filing follows the instructions for sending the form and payment through the route USCIS lists for that application.

The fee is only one part of the choice. The filing method can affect:

Which form instructions you follow
How you send payment
What supporting documents you include
Where the application is submitted

Don't send a paper payment using instructions meant for an online application. Also, don't assume that the online and paper amounts will stay the same forever. Confirm the amount shown for your selected filing method immediately before submitting.

If your application is rejected because the payment or filing method was wrong, you may have to correct the problem and submit again. The safest approach is to treat the USCIS filing instructions as the checklist for your specific application.

When the cost may differ for a replacement card

People often use “renew” and “replace” to mean the same thing, but Form I-90 covers more than an expired card.

You may need a new Permanent Resident Card because the card is:

Expired or close to expiring
Lost or damaged
Incorrect because of a card or personal-information issue
Needed for another reason listed in the Form I-90 instructions

The reason matters because USCIS may not use the same fee treatment for every type of replacement. The search results point out that the amount can vary based on the reason you need a new card.

That means you shouldn't simply search for “green card replacement fee” and use the first number you see. First identify the reason for the new card. Then check the fee connected with that reason on the official USCIS fee calculator or fee schedule.

The same warning applies if your card was lost or stolen. A replacement request is still not automatically the same as a routine renewal. Read the current instructions for the option you select on Form I-90.

Are biometrics fees charged separately?

This is one of the main reasons readers find different totals.

Older information lists an $85 biometrics fee separately. Combined with a $455 application fee, that produces the older $540 total. More recent-looking information says biometrics are included in the base fee, so there is no separate biometrics payment.

Because both versions appear in search results, don't add $85 to the newer reported $415 or $465 figures unless the current USCIS instructions specifically tell you to do so.

A biometrics charge is connected with identity-check services. The key question for your payment is how USCIS currently handles that charge for your Form I-90 filing. The answer may depend on the current fee rules and your filing details.

Check the fee breakdown shown by USCIS before you submit. If the instructions show one total, don't create a second total by adding an old biometrics figure from another page.

How to check the official USCIS fee before filing

Use the current USCIS fee schedule or fee calculator as your last check. This is especially important if you see both the recent $415/$465 figures and the older $540 figure.

Before paying, confirm:

You're using Form I-90 for your situation.
You're selecting the correct reason for renewing or replacing the card.
You're choosing online or paper submission.
The fee shown matches that filing method.
Any biometrics information is already reflected in the amount, or is listed separately.
Your payment method follows the current filing instructions.

Don't rely on a page that gives a fee without showing when the information was updated. A result dated April 1, 2021, for example, may explain the $540 figure but doesn't establish the current fee.

The official amount on the filing date is the one to follow.

How to pay the permanent resident card renewal fee

The available payment steps depend on how you submit Form I-90. The provided USCIS-related information confirms that applicants can pay the filing fee online. For a paper application, use the payment method and mailing instructions listed in the current Form I-90 filing directions.

Your basic process is:

Complete Form I-90 using the current version and instructions.
Review the reason for the renewal or replacement.
Check the current fee for that filing route.
Enter or send payment exactly as instructed.
Review the application before submission.

The payment amount and payment instructions should be checked together. An amount that applies to online filing may not apply to a paper filing. If the instructions change, an older payment method or old fee amount may no longer be right.

Keep a record of what you submitted and the amount you paid. That can help you review the filing later if you need to check whether your payment matched the application.

What documents and information to prepare for Form I-90

Before starting, gather the information needed to identify your current card and explain why you need a new one.

That usually means having your current or expired Permanent Resident Card available, along with the personal details requested by Form I-90. You'll also need to choose the reason for the application and provide any supporting documents required for that reason.

Your preparation list should include:

Your current card details, if you still have the card
The reason you're renewing or replacing it
The personal information requested on Form I-90
Supporting evidence called for by the current instructions
The correct filing fee
A payment method accepted for your filing route

The documents may differ depending on whether the card is expired, damaged, lost, or incorrect. Don't attach random documents just because another applicant included them. Follow the current Form I-90 instructions for the reason you selected.

Can you request a green card renewal fee waiver?

A green card renewal fee waiver may be available in some situations, but you should not assume every Form I-90 applicant qualifies or that every fee can be waived.

The current USCIS instructions are the place to check:

Whether a fee waiver is available for your type of filing
Which form or request must be submitted
What evidence is required
Whether the waiver request must be filed with Form I-90
What happens if the waiver request is not accepted

Don't simply leave the payment blank. If you want a waiver, follow the separate waiver instructions carefully and provide the information USCIS requests.

This is also an area where an old article can cause problems. Fee-waiver rules and filing instructions can change, just like application fees. Check the current USCIS guidance before sending the application.

How long renewal may take and what the search results do not establish

The search results used for these commonly reported fee figures do not establish a current Form I-90 processing time. That means no reliable number should be promised here.

Processing information can change, and your situation may not match another applicant's timeline. Check current USCIS processing information after filing and use the official case-status tools or notices connected with your application.

The same practical rule applies to the cost. Recent snippets most often report about $415 for online filing and $465 for paper filing, while older material reports a $540 total with a separate $85 biometrics charge. Those figures cannot all be treated as the current amount at once.

If you're renewing a 10-year green card, start with Form I-90, identify whether you're renewing or replacing the card, and select the correct filing route. Before submitting Form I-90, check the current USCIS fee schedule or fee calculator and confirm the payment amount and filing method for your situation.

Written by Ryan Mitchell

Ryan Mitchell is a U.S. visa consultant who helps individuals and families better understand the U.S. visa application process. He provides practical guidance on visa requirements, documentation, interview preparation, and common application questions, with a focus on making the process easier to understand.