Child Passports Made Simple for Busy Parents
Applying for a child’s passport involves specific requirements and additional documentation.
EaseGov guides you through each step, helping you provide the required information and prepare your application correctly.
Our process includes built-in checks to help you avoid common mistakes, so you can arrive at your appointment better prepared.
EaseGov is an independent third-party preparation service. We are not affiliated with any government agency.
For children under 16, applications require specific parental consent and documentation.
EaseGov helps you understand what’s needed and guides you through the process, so you can provide the correct information and avoid common issues that may delay your application.
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How EaseGov Simplifies Child Passports
We’ve mapped the bureaucracy for families. Stop trying to figure out the system and rely on our easy-to-follow 3-step process:-
Fill in the Form DS-11Follow our simple instructions and complete your DS-11 Form in minutes.
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Print and SendSubmit the completed application form with the necessary identification, parental consent, and proof of your child’s citizenship.
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Receive your Child’s PassportAfter your child’s passport is issued, it will be mailed to your home address.
Eligibility Requirements: Passports for Minors
The government has strict presence and age rules for this specific process. You must follow the child application path if:-
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Parental consent: Both parents must authorize the issuance and appear in person (or provide a notarized DS-3053 consent form).
Every first-time US passport applicant must navigate the same federal requirements, starting with a physical appointment:
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Complete Form DS-11. Fill out the application for a new passport without signing it.
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Gather citizenship evidence. Collect the child's original birth certificate or naturalization papers.
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Visit an Acceptance Facility. Attend a mandatory in-person appointment at an acceptance facility with the child.
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Pay federal fees. Submit required government and execution payments at your appointment.
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Receive the passport. Your documents will arrive by mail after state processing.
Required Documents Checklist to Request a Child Passport
The agent will keep the original citizenship evidence; the state will mail it back separately from the passport. Bring these items with you to your physical appointment:-
Your unsigned Form DS-11: Do not sign until instructed by an agent.
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Child's citizenship evidence: Original birth certificate or naturalization certificate.
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Evidence of parental relationship: Typically an original birth certificate listing both parents' names.
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Parents' photo IDs: Valid driver's licenses or government IDs + clear photocopies.
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Form DS-3053 (if applicable): Required if one parent is absent from the appointment.
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One 2x2 color photo: Must meet strict Department of State light and pose rules.
Secure your originals. We'll handle the rest.
Child Passport Price & Time
Mandatory U.S. Government Fees (Child DS-11)
The Department of State charges slightly lower fees for children under 16, but the $35 execution fee remains mandatory since you must apply in person.Why Do Travelers Trust EaseGov for Passports?
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Speed & Efficiency
Our streamlined process and smart error checks help you finish faster and avoid costly back‑and‑forth.
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Preparation Quality Assurance
Our team is committed to supporting you if any preparation-related concern needs clarification or adjustment under our service policy.
How Can Our Specialists Guide Your Application?
Here to guide you every step of the way
Government forms evolve. Our team stays up to date so you don’t have to.
We review your preparation and help you move forward with clarity before submission.
Every application is supported by real specialists, not just automated steps.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Child Passports
Toggle faqs Do babies need passports to travel internationally?
Yes. Regardless of age, every U.S. citizen, including newborn infants and toddlers, must have their own passport to travel internationally by air.
Toggle faqs What counts as proof of parental relationship?
The most common document is the child's original U.S. birth certificate listing both parents' names. Foreign birth certificates or adoption decrees are also acceptable.
Toggle faqs Why is the child passport application process so strict?
For children under 16, the application process includes additional safeguards, such as parental consent requirements, to help protect minors.
EaseGov guides you through these requirements step by step, helping you provide the necessary information and prepare your application correctly to reduce common issues that may delay the process.
Toggle faqs How long is a passport for kids valid?
Passports issued to minors under the age of 16 are valid for 5 years, unlike adult passports which are valid for 10 years.
Toggle faqs How do I sign the passport application for a minor?
For infants and young children who cannot write, a parent should print the child's name and sign their own name in the signature block.
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