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A DS-3053 form is a Statement of Consent form specifically for the Issuance of a Passport to a Minor under the Age of 16.

Even if a parent is behind bars, they are still required to give consent to the child's passport application. Incarcerated parents should be able to have Form DS-3053 notarized by a notary at their correctional facility. This original, signed and notarized form can then be presented to the Passport Acceptance Agent.

You can fill out the DS-11 form online or print out and fill out by hand. If you fill out the form electronically, at the end of the questionnaire you will need to print the form and bring it at the time of the interview.

As a parent or legal guardian, you may apply for a passport on your child's behalf, but your child must be with you at the time of application (all first-time passport applicants must apply in person). Passport renewals must also be done in person if your child was under 16 when the passport was first issued.

Even if a parent is behind bars, they are still required to give consent to the child's passport application. Incarcerated parents should be able to have Form DS-3053 notarized by a notary at their correctional facility. This original, signed and notarized form can then be presented to the Passport Acceptance Agent.

If you are not in touch with your child's other parent/guardian, or if you refuse to give consent your ex-partner can apply to the District Court for a court order, which will allow the Passport Office to issue the passport without that consent.

Answer: Yes you would need a clean copy of the original notarized DS-3053 Application form.

Answer: Yes you would need a clean copy of the original notarized DS-3053 Application form.

If a parent refuses to sign a passport application, there aren't any forms you can fill out to get around it. The law is clear and is designed to protect against international parental child abduction. You will have to pursue legal action and obtain the legal right to obtain [and hold] a passport for your child.

The DS-5525 Passport Form is required for a minor passport if a parent or guardian is not available to give consent at the passport acceptance facility. ... If a parent or guardian is currently incarcerated, living overseas, or simply just not a part of your life- this is the form you need.