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US Passport Renewal For Child
This is a guide on what you need to do in order to gain a US passport for infant. A minor is any person under the age of 16, and they will need to have a parent or legal guardians with them in order to proceed with the renewal process. Although guidelines do state both parents it is acceptable to have only one if that is all that is possible.
The first form which you must complete for a U.S. online passport renewal is the application form itself, this is known as the application form for a US passport and its reference number is DS-11. Please remember though that this form should not be signed until you are instructed to do so by the acceptance agent. Another important point is that from the date on the form you have just five days to present the application to the US Department of State, after this time frame a new form will need to be completed.
You will also need a few other documents such as an original birth certificate, one that has a raised seal, or if this is not available a certified copy is an acceptable substitute. This is to prove the minor is in fact a US citizen and therefore entitled to a US passport.An old passport is also an acceptable form of citizenship. You will also need two matching 2x2 inch photos, they must have a white background and be no older than six months.
If your departure date is in two weeks or less you must also proved and itinerary with the application, if you forget this the process may be severely delayed. Both parents or legal guardians must accompany the applicants, children, to the meeting with the acceptance officer. If for whatever reason this is not possible the applying parent will need to have a completed DS 3053. This is a statement of consent from the non-applying parent and can be used when the applying parent is single or for whatever reason cannot obtain the consent of the non-applying parent. This form has to be notarized to be accepted. All of the above documents will be witness and sealed in the envelope by the acceptance agent.
Next is the payment, checks or money order must be payable to the U. S Department of State and will must also provide two letters of authorization. These can be signed by one party but two copies are needed to proceed with the application, failure to do so will hold up the order.
A passport processing order form is also required and must be attached to the outside of the envelope. This form makes each application easy to identify and therefore staff can prioritize urgent applications and the name, date of birth and most importantly departure date are clearly visible to them.
The fees required by each party are detailed as follows: the government fee will need to be in the sealed envelope, the service and FedEx return fees should be attached on the outside of the envelope and lastly the acceptance agents fee. Check everything to ensure you have it all covered and that the monies enclosed or attached correspond with the service or product you require.
So in conclusion before you leave to visit your local acceptance agent make sure you have all the necessary documents that they have been properly completed and notarized where appropriate for your expedited passport renewal. If you are unsure on anything seek some help and advice from either the issuing authority or your local acceptance agent. Take the time to check and double check everything so you wont have to repeat the process due to mistakes for forgotten documents. The process for acquiring a US passport renewal child may seem quite extensive but all the precautions are worth the hassle for the ultimate safety of your child.
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