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U.S. Passport Applications for Children Under Age 16 Requires Both Parents' Consent

As provided by the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 22, Section 51.28

 

Important: All Minors Must Appear In Person When Applying for a Passport

Both parents, or the child's legal guardian must:

  1. Submit evidence of child's U.S. Citizenship and
  2. Submit evidence that they are the parents or legal guardian and
  3. Present a valid government-issued photo ID and 
  4. Submit a photocopy of the front and back of the identification shown and 
  5. Take the Oath and sign before an authorized Passport Acceptance Agent

 

If the second parent is not available to sign, the papering parent must:

  1. Complete the above and
  2. Present evidence of:
  • Sole legal custody of the child or
  • Notarized, written consent of the other parent for the issuance of the passport along with a photocopy of the non-appearing parent's identification or 
  • A written statement explaining why the non-applying parent's consent cannot be obtained

 

 If no parent is available to sign, the third-party in loco parentis must:

Appear with a notarized, written statement or affidavit from both parents or custodial parent(s), authorizing the third-party to apply for the passport. When the statement of affidavit is from only one parent, the third-party must present evidence of sole custody of the authorizing parent. 

THE LAW REQUIRES ALL APPLICATIONS BE SIGNED UNDER OATH AND PENALTY OF PERJURY

The most efficient way to apply for a child under the age of 16 is to present the required documentation and:

  • For both parents to appear at the time of the application or
  • If only one parent can apply, for the applying parent/guardian to present the additional documentation required at the time of application

 

 INCOMPLETE SUBMISSIONS WILL DELAY PASSPORT ISSUANCE

 

Fees

Child Applicant (Age 15 and Under) - Payable to U.S. Dept. of State - (Check/Money Order)
Valid for 5 Years
Product Form Routine Service
 Expedited Service
 Express Mail Return
**Book Only**
1 - 3 Day Delivery
Passport Book DS-11 $100.00 $160.00 $23.36
Passport Card DS-11 $15.00 $75.00 N/A
Passport Book & Card DS-11 $115.00 $175.00 $23.36 (Book Only)

 

Each Applicant - Payable to the County Clerk's Office -- (Cash or Card)
**All fees paid by credit card will have a 3% processing fee **
Execution (Acceptance) Fee Passport Photo
$35.00 $15.00

 

 

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