Child Under Age 16 Passport

Step 1: Gather US Passport Application Materials

Child Letter of Authorization: Please contact UPV SERVICES regarding this document. Reservation for slots is needed for this document.

Two Passport Photos:

• Photos must be 2×2, color with a plain light or white background and show a full front view of face.

Proof of US Citizenship Provide one of the following:

• Official Birth Certificate (if born in US)
• Most Recent Passport
• Naturalization Certificate (for US citizens through naturalization)
• Certificate of Citizenship (if born abroad to US parent(s))

Evidence of Child Relationship to Parents or Guardians Provide official copy of one of the following:

• Official U.S. Birth Certificate (with parents names)
• Foreign Birth Certificate (with parents names & official translation)
• FS-240 or DS-1350 (with parents names)
• Adoption Decree (with adopting parents names)
• Order Establishing Custody
• Court Order Establishing Guardianship

DS 3053 Statement of Consent DS 3053 FORM LINK

Both parents must appear at the AA to sign the application for passport.

• If one parent cannot be present, the non-appearing parent must sign the statement of consent.
• The statement of consent must be Notarized.
• A photocopy of the non-appearing parent's valid driver's license or valid passport must be included.

Proof of Parents IdentityBring one of the following:

• Valid Driver's License
• Valid Official U.S. Military ID
• Valid U.S. Govt ID
• Valid U.S. or Foreign Passport
• If Driver's License or State ID was issued less than 6 months ago, submit an alternative form of identification.

Travel EvidenceProvide two copies of one of the following:

• Copy of plane ticket showing foreign departure
• Copy of travel itinerary (from airline or travel agency with applicant name, travel date, flight info)
• If travel is for business, provide a business travel letter.

DS 11 Government Application for Passport DS-11 FORM LINK

• DS-11 must be completed online using the government application form.
• Do not sign this form now; you will sign it in front of the acceptance agent.
• Print out two copies of the DS-11 form and leave ONE COPY on the OUTSIDE of the sealed envelope.

Government Fee$181.36, payable to the U.S. Department of State

Step 2: Get Application Authorized

1. The parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of the child must appear in person, along with the child, at a local courthouse or post office.
2. Locate the nearest AA using the provided link. AAs are found in Post Offices and Courthouses across the country.
3. The AA's role is to:
   1. Witness the applicant sign the government form.
   2. Verify the applicant's ID.
   3. Seal specific application materials into an envelope

The following items are sealed by the AA:

• The first signed copy of DS-11.
• Original proof of citizenship.
• Proof of relationship to child.
• The signed DS-3053 (Statement of Consent) from the second parent if necessary.
• Two passport photos.
• Photocopy of the driver's license or supplemental ID.
• Travel evidence.
• One copy of the Letter of Authorization.
• Check for the U.S. Department of State for $181.36.

Unsealed ItemsThe following items remain unsealed:

• The second signed copy of DS-11.
• Second copy of the Letter of Authorization.
• UPV Services order confirmation page.
• Check for UPV Services (if not paid by credit card during checkout).

Important Note:

• If the AA insists on sealing items listed as unsealed, duplicate them for inclusion in the package.
• Ensure the AA writes the applicant's name, departure date, and date of birth on the outside of the sealed envelope.
• Inform the AA that UPV Services will expedite the application. The AA must return the sealed envelope to you.
• If the AA refuses to return the envelope, refer them to the Department of State's Hand Carrying of Executed Applications policy.
• Call UPV Services for assistance if needed.

Once you have the sealed envelope and additional materials, proceed to Step below.

Send the documents listed in step 1 above to our sort facility at