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Child Passport: What if One Parent Cannot Attend?

If one parent cannot attend a child’s U.S. passport appointment, the State Department may accept Form DS-3053, sole-custody evidence or special family-circumstance documents. This guide explains what parents of children under 16 should prepare before applying. For a U.S. passport application involving a child under 16, both parents or legal guardians generally must approve issuance of the passport. However, the State Department provides alternatives when one paren

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02 Sep 2026 14:38 PM

Child Passport: What if One Parent Cannot Attend?

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Documents Needed for a Child’s U.S. Passport Application

Documents needed for a child’s U.S. passport include citizenship evidence, proof of the parent-child relationship, parent identification, Form DS-11, consent records and a passport photo. Parents should also bring photocopies, fees and any custody documents required for special cases. Parents applying for a U.S. passport for a child under 16 should prepare both original documents and required photocopies before going to a pa

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02 Sep 2026 14:34 PM

Documents Needed for a Child’s U.S. Passport Application

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U.S. Passport for a Child Under 16: Documents and Consent

A U.S. passport for a child under 16 requires an in-person Form DS-11 application, proof of U.S. citizenship, evidence of the parent-child relationship, parental identification and consent. This guide explains the documents, fees, validity and special cases parents should know. Parents applying for a U.S. passport for a child under 16 must follow a different process from adult applicants. The child must appear in person, and the application requires proof of U.S. ci

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U.S. Passport for a Child Under 16: Documents and Consent

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Child Passport: What if One Parent Cannot Attend?

Child Passport: What if One Parent Cannot Attend?

Documents Needed for a Child’s U.S. Passport Application

Documents Needed for a Child’s U.S. Passport Application

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Child Passport: What if One Parent Cannot Attend?

Child Passport: What if One Parent Cannot Attend?

Documents Needed for a Child’s U.S. Passport Application

Documents Needed for a Child’s U.S. Passport Application

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U.S. Passport for a Child Under 16: Documents and Consent

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