Passports for children under 16 must be applied for in person with both parents or guardians present. You must supply proof of American citizenship, which will be returned to you. Acceptable types of proof include a U.S. Or foreign birth certificate, a prior U.S. Passport which is undamaged, or proof of citizenship or naturalization. You must also provide a social security number.

The accompanying parents or guardians need to prove the relationship they have to the child applicant. This proof may be in the form of a foreign or U.S. birth certificate, a decree of adoption, or a court order that establishes guardianship or custody.

Any documents that are furnished in a foreign language must be translated into English. The translation can be formal or informal. Both original and translation must be turned in along with the passport application.

You cannot use previously issued passports to prove your relationship with the child. If a name has been changed since the issuing of the original documents, you need to submit proof of that legal change. For example, you can submit a copy of your marriage certificate. Also, current identification must be shown by the parents or guardians, like a driver’s license, an undamaged American passport, a naturalization certificate, or a military/government ID.

Both parents must consent in order for a minor below 16 years of age to get a passport. Therefore, they must both appear when the application is made along with the minor. If they are not able to appear together, one parent must attend, and submit a notarized Statement of Consent from the absent parent. The consent form must not be older than 3 months.

If complete custody is with only one parent, that parent must go with the minor to the passport agency and sign the form before the agent. Proof of sole authority must also be furnished. This can be a birth certificate or consular report of birth abroad, which lists only the one name. Alternative proof may be an adoption decree, a court order, an incompetence declaration, or a death certificate.

If necessary, a third party may apply for the minor’s passport. This person must appear with a notarized statement from both parents or guardians. If there is only one parent or guardian, proof of sole custody must also be furnished.

In addition to the application itself and the proofs of identification, relationship and custody, you must also provide two passport photos and, of course, the application fee. In the case of minors of age 16 and 17, they should also furnish photo identification. If they have none, then the parents or guardians must present their own photo identification. Whichever photo identification is used, a photocopy should also be provided. As with all passports, it is a good idea to apply for a children’s passport before it is really necessary.

There are also some minor differences when it comes to the special requirements of minors under 16 years old, and those who are 16-17. In this article, we’ll be talking about the requirements of those who are under 16. This category includes newborns and infants.

The DS-11 is the most basic requirement that applicants need to accomplish. This is the form that is required to be filled in by everyone applying for a passport for the first time. When filling in this application form, the parents or guardians of the applicant should assist the applicant to ensure everything is filled in correctly.

Along with the DS-11, child’s passport applicants should also show proof of their citizenship. Applicants can choose from any of the documents that are accepted for this purpose. These documents are: birth certificate, certificate of citizenship, and certificate of naturalization. In case the applicant was born abroad, a consular report on his or her birth may also be submitted.

The passport applicant also needs to submit two recent color photographs that will be attached to the DS-11. Take note, however, that the US Department of State has very specific guidelines when it comes to passport photos. Make sure you are familiar with these guidelines before having the applicant’s picture taken.

Those three – the DS-11, the proof of citizenship, as well as the color photographs – are the basic requirements when applying for passports. And, since we’re discussing passport application for minors, there are special requirements on top of these already mentioned. Once again, they are required to establish the identity of the parents or guardians, as well as prove the relationship between the parent/guardian and the applicant.

On top of the list of these special requirements is the written parental consent. There are also specific guidelines for this, so it’s best that you check with the passport office before proceeding with this step. The parent/guardian is also required to present an ID when submitting the passport application form. This ID should also be photocopied and attached to the other required documents. Then, finally, the parent/guardian must establish the relationship between them and the applicant. When submitting the passport, the applicable fees must then be paid.

There are very specific requirements when it comes to children passport applications. Because of this, they are easy enough to follow, so long as you know what these requirements are. Otherwise, get more information from your nearest passport office. They will then provide you with the information you need about the passport application. Alternatively, you could also visit the US Department of State’s website.

We mentioned earlier that adults and minors need to fulfill the same basic requirements. These requirements include the Form DS-11. This is a form that first time passport applicants need to complete. This would, of course, apply to minors who haven’t had a passport before. They will also need to fill out the DS-11. It is also worth noting that this form shouldn’t be signed until the applicant or the guardian is told to do so at the passport office.

Along with the DS-11, you will also be required to submit proof of your citizenship. You can do this by submitting the necessary documents that will establish that you are a legal US citizen. You can submit any of the following documents to establish this: your birth certificate, your certificate of citizenship, your certificate of naturalization, or a consular report on your birth if you were born abroad. Any of these documents that you submit will be returned to you along with your new passport, or sent in a separate mailing.

You will also need to submit two color passport-size photos. The US Department of State has very specific instructions regarding these photos. It’s therefore important that you check these specifications before having your passport photo taken.

From those basic requirements, we move on to the special requirements for children passports. Along with the documents previously mentioned, minors should also submit a written parental consent. If you are a parent or a guardian of an applicant, you must first know under which category you fall under. You should know that there are different procedures undertaken by parents/guardians of different statuses (e.g. single parent, both parents, guardian, etc.), so check with the passport office first for the guidelines.

Parents or guardians must also submit a proof of their relationship with the applicant. Also, they will need to submit a photocopy of the ID of the parents. This ID should be the same one that the parent or guardian will present at the passport office.

If you are the parent or a guardian of a child passport applicant, make sure that you are aware of the guidelines, and know the requirements needed to apply for one. Doing this will help you save a lot of time. This is especially important if you are going to submit the documents in person. You’ll save time as you’ll do everything right the first time. If, however, you are unsure about the requirements, give the passport office a call to confirm or inquire.

There you have it, everything you need to know about children’s passport applications. Simply put, it just combines special passport requirements on top of the basic requirements. Once you have figured that out, then you’ll realize how easy and straightforward it is to apply for a US passport.