Passport for Minors Under the Age of 16

All children under age 16 must apply for a passport in person with two parents or guardians using Form DS-11. You cannot renew your child's passport using Form DS-82. Passports for children under age 16 are only valid for 5 years. 

Please note: Minors under the age of 16 MUST have both parents/guardians present or bring a completed and NOTORIZED Form DS-3053 (link below) from the absent parent/guardian along with a clear photocopy (no photographs) of the front and back of the same photo ID shown to the notary.

U.S. Department of State website for issuance of passports to minors. (Please reference this website to make sure you have everything you need for your appointment)

• Form DS-11: Application for a U.S. Passport (complete online and print)
• Form DS-11: Application for a U.S. Passport (print and complete by hand)
• Form DS-3053: Statement of Consent: Issuance of a U.S. Passport to a Minor
• BEWARE of scam passport sites! Only use travel.state.gov. If a site directs you to pay online or offers you passport insurance, it is not valid.

A separate appointment is required for each applicant. Time is included for a passport photo if needed so no additional appointment needs to be scheduled.

To schedule an appointment, read & click the statement below

• Minors under the age of 16 MUST have both parents/guardians present or bring a completed and NOTORIZED Form DS-3053 from the absent parent/guardian along with a clear photocopy (no photographs) of the front and back of the same photo ID shown to the notary. Children must be present at the appointment.

If you are more than 10 minutes late for your appointment,  it will be canceled.