Expedited Child Passport
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Expedited Child Passports Service
Requirements for Children Under Age 16:
- One parent appears, signs, and submits second parent’s notarized Form DS-3053 , Statement of Consent: Issuance of a Passport to a Minor Under Age 16 , authorizing passport issuance for the child or submits a notarized , written statement of consent from the non-appearing parent (including the child’s name and date of birth, as well as parent’s identification information or a copy of his/her ID) authorizing passport issuance for the child.
- Both parents must appears at the Passport Acceptance Facility to sign the application for the minor.
One parents appears, signs, and submits primary evidence of sole authority to apply (one of the following)
- Consular Report of Birth Abroad (Form FS-240) or Certification of Birth Abroad (Form DS-1350) listing only applying parent, or
- Child’s certified U.S. or foreign birth certificate (with translation, if necessary) listing only applying parent, or
- Court order granting sole custody to the applying parent (unless child’s travel is restricted by that order), or
- Adoption decree (if applying parents is sole adopting parent), or
- Court order specifically permitting applying parent’s, or
- Judicial declaration of incompetence of non-applying parent, or
- Death certificate of non-applying parent.
1. Complete Form DS-11 (Application for a U.S. Passport).
Please follow these important instructions:
Fill out the form online.
Do not sign the form at this time.
You must sign the form in person in front of a passport acceptance agent.
Click here to complete and generate your DS-11 application online.
2. Gather Proof of U.S. Citizenship
Provide one original official document confirming the child’s U.S. citizenship:
Certified U.S. birth certificate
Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA)
Certificate of Citizenship
Certificate of Naturalization
Photocopies are not accepted unless accompanied by the original document.
3. Passport Photograph
Must be taken within the last 6 months and reflect your current appearance.
Photo size must be approximately 2″ x 2″ (passport standard size).
Must be in color with a plain, clear background.
Face the camera directly — no side views or profile shots.
Do not wear hats, glasses, or anything that obscures the face.
4. Proof of Identity for parent(s) or guardian(s)
Provide one valid photo ID:
State-issued driver’s license (must be at least 6 months old)
Or Military ID with photo
5. Requirements for Children Under Age 16
Both parents must appear at the Passport Acceptance Facility to sign the child’s application.
If only one parent appears, that parent must submit:
Form DS-3053 – Statement of Consent: Issuance of a Passport to a Minor Under Age 16, notarized by the non-appearing parent, or
A notarized written statement of consent from the non-appearing parent, including:
Child’s full name and date of birth
Parent’s identification information or a copy of their ID
This authorizes the passport issuance for the child.
6. Proof of Departure
If available, please provide one of the following:
A copy of your airline ticket, or
A copy of your travel itinerary from the airline or travel agent.
7. Letter of Authorization
Please complete and print out three copies of Authorization Letter. This letter will authorize our company to submit and obtain the new passport on your behalf.
Please choose the correct Authorization Letter below base on the applicant’s birth month:
- Born in January and February: Click here to download Authorization Letter.
- Born in March and April: Click here to download Authorization Letter.
- Born in May and June: Click here to download Authorization Letter.
- Born in July: Click here to download Authorization Letter.
- Born in August: Click here to download Authorization Letter.
- Born in September and October: Click here to download Authorization Letter.
- Born in November and December: Click here to download Authorization Letter.
8. Processing Time & Fees
A. U.S. Government Fee
Make one check or money order payable to “U.S. Department of State” for the government processing fee:
Passport Book: $186.87
Passport Book and Passport Card: $216.87
Important Instructions for the Government Fee Check:
Write the applicant’s full name and date of birth on the check or money order.
Personal checks must include a printed address.
Do not cross out or rewrite any information.
Temporary or starter checks are not accepted.
Make a second check or money order for $35, payable to the Post Office or Courthouse you will visit.
B. Processing Time & Service Fee
Choose your processing speed and corresponding service fee:
3–4 business days processing: $499
5–8 business days processing: $299
9–10 business days processing: $199
3 weeks processing: $149
9. Place Order
Click here to complete the order form. You will need to enter:
Personal information
Order details
Payment information
After entering your information, click “Place Order” to generate your completed form. Then, print and sign the form before submission.
10. Get Your Application Authorized
All first-time or new applicants must have their applications authorized by a local government official known as a Passport Acceptance Agent (AA).
Follow steps:
Bring all required documents listed above to a Passport Acceptance Facility.
Inform the agent that you are using an expediting service to “hand carry” your application.
Present the following items to the Acceptance Agent for approval:
Completed DS-11 application form
Two passport photos
Proof of citizenship
Two copies of Authorization Letter
Proof of departure
Payment to “U.S. Dept. of State”
Parents sign the application form in the presence of the Acceptance Agent, who will witness your signature and place the items listed above into a sealed envelope.
Important:
Do not open the sealed envelope; doing so will invalidate the application.
Ensure the Acceptance Agent returns the sealed envelope to you.
If the agent is unsure about releasing it, refer them to page 31 or 44 of the Passport Agent’s Manual under “Hand-carrying of Executed Applications.”
Send a printed copy of your Order Form along with the required documents to the address listed at the top of your order confirmation. Include:
The government-sealed envelope from the Acceptance Agent
Order Form
One copy of the Letter of Authorization (the other two copies should remain inside the sealed envelope)
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