In order to apply for a new passport book/card, you must: Complete Form DS-11 - Application for a U.S. Passport (in black ink only, no white-out) Appear in person (this includes minors) Submit original evidence of US citizenship and a photocopy of the front (and back, if there is printed information)
Alert: For first-time passport and photo services, please make an appointment using our online scheduler, a Post Office lobby self-service kiosk, or at a Post Office retail counter. We also offer limited Passport walk-in hours at select locations.
The Statement of Exigent/Special Family Circumstances for Issuance of a U.S. Passport to a Minor under Age 16 (DS-5525) is used in conjunction with the Application for a U.S. Passport (DS-11). This form is only for use if the written consent of the non-applying parent or guardian cannot be obtained.
If one parent is not available, the non-applying parent must complete the form DS-3053 . This form must be notarized, and the identification that was presented to the notary must be copied, back and front, and included with the form. We require the original of the DS-3053 to adjudicate the passport application.
If a parent cannot be located or refuses to consent, or a dispute concerning consent arises, the matter should be referred to the Children's Court. The Court's decision must be submitted with the application for the passport.
Required documents Application Form DS-11 (completed online and printed out) Photo identification of the parents. Your child's previous passport if any. Your child's US birth certificate.
3 Answers 3 There is an absolute requirement that either both parents are present when applying for the US passport or a Consent is given by one of the parent's: Minors under age 16 cannot apply for a passport by themselves.
Submit a Statement of Consent: Form DS-3053 or a notarized statement from both parents or guardians giving that person (example: grandparent) permission to apply for the child. Include a photocopy of the photo IDs for both parents or guardians.
If one parent is not available, the non-applying parent must complete the form DS-3053 . This form must be notarized, and the identification that was presented to the notary must be copied, back and front, and included with the form. We require the original of the DS-3053 to adjudicate the passport application.
Confirmed Passport Appointment. Minors applying for a passport should be accompanied by the parent/s or legal guardian. Duly-Accomplished Passport Application Form. Birth Certificate (BC) / Report of Birth (ROB) ... Proof of Current Philippine Citizenship. ID of either Parent or Legal Guardian. Supporting Documents.