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Can You Renew a Child’s U.S. Passport? Rules Parents Should Know

Parents cannot renew a child’s U.S. passport issued before age 16 through the standard renewal process. A new in-person Form DS-11 application is required. Learn about five-year validity, required documents, current child passport fees and what changes once the applicant turns 16. Parents may commonly refer to replacing an expired child passport as a “renewal,” but U.S. passport rules treat it differently. A passport issued to a child under age 16 cannot be re

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02 Sep 2026 14:52 PM

Can You Renew a Child’s U.S. Passport? Rules Parents Should Know

Parents cannot renew a child’s U.S. passport issued before age 16 through the standard renewal process. A new in-person Form DS-11 application is required. Learn about five-year validity, required documents, current child passport fees and what changes once the applicant turns 16. Parents may commonly refer to replacing an expired child passport as a “renewal,” but U.S. passport rules treat it differently. A passport issued to a child under age 16 cannot be re

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Can You Renew a Child’s U.S. Passport? Rules Parents Should Know

Can You Renew a Child’s U.S. Passport? Rules Parents Should Know

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Can You Renew a Child’s U.S. Passport? Rules Parents Should Know

Can You Renew a Child’s U.S. Passport? Rules Parents Should Know

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US intelligence says Iran may control Strait of Hormuz leverage after conflict

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