New Passports for Children Under 18

(Those eighteen and older, must apply for an adult passport)

It is easy to get your new children's passport with our rush service. You'll need to gather some documents, take them to an acceptance agent (usually a nearby post office, see below for more) to be witnessed and sealed and then send the package to us. In some states, the Clerk of the Court performs this service. If you have any questions please call us. If you need super rush service then you must click here for special instructions.

Children 14-17 must apply in person with a parent to co-sign the application and the appropriate authorization. Children under 14 must have both parents authorize their application unless one has sole custody. In that case proof of custody must be provided.

   Gather the following application documents:

1. A certified birth certificate (with raised seal), naturalization certificate, or earlier U.S. passport;
2. 2 professionally-taken recent passport photos - do not use kiosk or your own photos;
3. 2 copies of proof of travel - travel agent itinerary with child's name or copy of tickets;
4. 2 copies of our authorization form (click to print).
5. 2 copies of the State Department application form, DS-11 which MUST be filled out online. Click here to open the form in a new window. The first 5 pages are instructions; the 6th page is the form; fill it in ONLINE and then print two copies of the completed form. Then close the new window and continue with these instructions. DO NOT SIGN this form now.
6. Form DS-3053 (which MUST be filled out online and THEN printed) if the child is under 14 years and either of the parents cannot be be present. The form must be notarized.
7. Your (i.e. both parents if applicable) drivers license or other current government photo ID.
8. One copy of our Traveler Information and Payment Form (click to download).

1. One copy of the DS-11 application form (generated online in step 1-E above);
2. Form DS-3053 from step 1-F above if either parent cannot be present;
3. Two passport photos;
4. One copy of our authorization form (from step 1-D above), signed by both parents if applicable;
5. One copy of your itinerary;
6. Your child's certified birth certificate (or naturalization certificate);
7. U.S. Passport Services Fee of $120 ($135 for children 16 and 17) made payable to the US Department of State. You MUST put the child's date of birth on the check. (The agent will charge a $30 fee.)

Then place this sealed envelope in a second envelope together with:

1. The signed second DS-11 application form with barcode (generated online in step 1-E above and signed in front of the acceptance agent);
2. Second set of the authorization forms showing child's birth date, and signed by both parents if applicable;
3. Second copy of your itinerary showing travel dates;
4. Our Traveler Information/Payment Form from step 1-G above;
5. Passport & Visa Exchange Special Discounted Fee
      (Visa/Mastercard, money order/cashiers check/business check)
     $  145.00 -- express service - 4 days to 3 weeks
     $    95.00 -- standard service - 3 weeks or more
   (for 1 to 3 day service click for our Super Rush option)
   Add $26.00 shipping to all orders and an additional $15 surcharge for Saturday delivery.
   If, for any reason, the Passport Office suspends your passport, a reprocessing fee will be charged.
6. Ship this envelope via FEDEX immediately to:
   
   
   Passport and Visa Exchange
   50 S. Pickett Street ~~ Suite 212
   Alexandria, VA 22304

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