Parents ID proof and US citizenship proofs as per the above requirements should be submitted.
- Show parental relationship- You must submit documentation that lists the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of the child applying for a passport
The following may be used to show parental relationship:
- S. birth certificate (also evidence of U.S. citizenship)
- Consular Report of Birth Abroad (also evidence of U.S. citizenship)
- Foreign birth certificate
- Adoption decree
- Divorce/Custody decree
Please note: Some documents, like a U.S. birth certificate, show both U.S. citizenship and parental relationship. These documents must be originals or certified copies (not photocopies).
- Parents ID as per points 2 & 3 above.
- Parental Consent
Both parents/guardians must authorize the issuance of the child’s passport.
You have sole legal authority |
You must submit evidence of this with the application. Examples include:
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One parent unable to appear |
If one parent/guardian cannot go with the child to apply for the passport, they can give permission by completing Form DS-3053 “Statement of Consent." You must submit the completed form with the child’s passport application. The parent that cannot go with the child must:
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You cannot locate the other parent |
You must submit Form DS-5525 “Statement of Exigent/Special Family Circumstances."
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Neither parent able to appear |
A third party may apply for the child’s passport with a notarized statement from both parents/guardians giving that third party permission to apply for the child.
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Please Note: Written authorization from the parent that cannot appear in person must be less than three months old.