Applications for Children Under Age 16
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:
- Submit evidence of child's U.S. Citizenship and
- Submit evidence that they are the parents or legal guardian and
- Present a valid government-issued photo ID and
- Submit a photocopy of the front and back of the identification shown and
- Take the Oath and sign before an authorized Passport Acceptance Agent
If the second parent is not available to sign, the papering parent must:
- Complete the above and
- 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 - 2 Day Delivery |
| Passport Book | DS-11 | $100.00 | $160.00 | $21.36 |
| Passport Card | DS-11 | $15.00 | $75.00 | N/A |
| Passport Book & Card | DS-11 | $115.00 | $175.00 | $21.36 (Book Only) |
| Each Applicant - Payable to the County Clerk's Office -- (Cash or Card) | ||
| **All fees paid by credit card will have a 5% processing fee ** | ||
| Execution (Acceptance) Fee | Passport Photo |
|
| $35.00 | $15.00 | |
Forms:
- DS-11 Application for a U.S. Passport
- DS-3053 Statement of Consent: Issuance of a U.S. Passport to a Minor Under Age 16
- DS-5525 Statement of Exigent/Special Family Circumstance for Issuance to a Minor Under Age 16
More Information can be found at:
travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/under-16.html
or
By calling the National Passport Information Center toll-free at:
1-877-487-2778 (TDD/TTY: 1-888-874-7793)