Passport Applications For Children - It Doesn’t Have To Be A Difficult Thing To Do
Unlike adult passport applicants, children have special child’s passport applications that will have to be accomplished on top of the regular passport application process. According to the United States Department of State, children are those who are under the age of 18. Meanwhile, children 16 to -17 years old have different special requirements from those required of those under 16.
In this article, we will be talking about the special passport application requirements of children under age 16. Included in these requirements are newborns or infants. There are several of these requirements that we’ll discuss further below.
The most basic requirement is Form DS-11. It’s a standard form that anyone who applies for a new USA passport fills in. The great thing about this is that you can easily download this form from the US Department of State’s website. If you are the parent or guardian of the applicant, you can then help the applicant fill this form on the computer or print it out first then fill it in by hand.
The Department of State also requires minor applicants submit a proof of their citizenship. To establish an applicant’s citizenship, there are certain documents that can be used. These documents are: the applicant’s latest passport, a certificate of naturalization, a certified birth certificate, a certificate of citizenship, or a consular report if the applicant was born abroad.
The parents or guardians of the child also must present required documents in this type of passport application. For one, you should present a proof of your relationship with the child. Aside from that, you will also need to provide an identification document, as well as a photocopy of this document.
And since we’re talking about minors applying for a passport here, a written parental consent will also be required to be submitted to the passport office. There are different procedures for this for parents, a single parent, and a guardian who stands in place of the parents. Check out which category you fall under so you’ll know the type of procedure you’ll have to follow.
The applicants will also be required to submit two copies of their photographs. Their parents/guardians should be guided accordingly regarding the guidelines on the right type of photograph needed. Passport offices strictly enforce these guidelines so you should make sure you didn’t miss any detail. There will also be a fee to be paid for this application. Check out the current fees for application of passports. Once these documents are complete, they can then be submitted to the local passport office.
It is important to note that the parents or guardians of minors play a significant role especially on knowing what to do and where to go for minor passport applications. They are the applicant’s guide, and it’s important that they do their job well.
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