Form DS-3053: Statement of Consent or Special Circumstances - Issuance of a Passport to a Minor Under Age 16
SUBMIT FORM DS-3053 IF: |
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STEPS TO SUBMITTING FORM DS-3053:
Read and understand Steps 1-3 before leaving this page.
STEP 1: Complete and Print Form
When completing Form DS-3053, do so legibly and in black ink. Make sure that all of the entered information is complete and correct. Illegible applications may delay application processing times.
NOTE: Form DS-3053 can also be obtained from your local Acceptance Facility or a Passport Agency.STEP 2: Notarize Completed Form
You must sign and date Form DS-3053 in the presence of a Certified Notary Public. Be sure to have both pages of the application completed, if necessary.
NOTE: Form DS-3053 must be submitted with the minor's passport application within 3 months of the date it is notarized.
STEP 3: Submit Notarized Form DS-3053 + Completed Form DS-11
Form DS-3053 must be submitted with Form DS-11 at an Acceptance Facility or Passport Agency.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The notarized Form DS-3053 must not be more than 3 months old. The applying parent will need to submit a new DS-3053 as written consent from the non-applying parent with all future applications.
NEED A U.S. PASSPORT IMMEDIATELY?
You should make an appointment to be seen at a Regional Passport Agency only if:
- The U.S. passport is needed in less than 2 weeks for international travel
- The U.S. passport is needed within 4 weeks to obtain a foreign visa
Contact the National Passport Information Center to make an appointment or locate a Passport Agency.
If you are overseas and need to apply for or renew your U.S. passport, please follow the instructions under the U.S. passport section in Tips for Americans Traveling Abroad. |