The current price of a U.S. Forever stamp is 78 cents , and a planned USPS increase would make it 82 cents starting July 12, 2026 if implemented as scheduled.

Quick Scoop

A Forever stamp covers the cost of mailing a standard 1-ounce letter within the U.S., and it never expires even if the postage rate goes up later.

Current and upcoming prices

  • Now: 78 cents per Forever stamp.
  • Planned next price: 82 cents.
  • Book of 20: $15.60 at the current 78-cent rate.

Related rates

  • Extra ounce: 29 cents.
  • Postcard: 65 cents under the planned July 2026 pricing.

TL;DR

If you need one answer right now: a U.S. Forever stamp costs 78 cents today, and USPS has proposed raising it to 82 cents in July 2026.