One parent can obtain a passport for a minor if certain
requirements are met. The general rule is that both parents must appear
with the minor. For different reasons, this is not always possible. This
concise article will provide information on how one parent can apply
for a passport for a child.
When Parent Shares Custody of the Child
Even if the parent who is submitting the application has shared custody, it is still possible for one parent to apply with a child if a notarized Statement of Consent is submitted by the parent who is accompanying the minor. The consent form DS-3053 has a section for special circumstances in which the written consent of the non-applying parent cannot be obtained.
One Parent with Sole Legal Custody
When one parent has sole legal custody, that parent can appear with the child at either an application acceptance facility or a regional processing center. The parent must present one of the following as primary evidence of sole custody.
The purpose of these requirements is to prevent international child abduction. Although you may need to exert a little more effort to get the travel document, it is good to know that, by meeting certain requirements, one parent can obtain a passport for a child.
Other documents that are necessary in order to apply for a child's passport include the application form DS-11, two recent passport photos, evidence of United States citizenship, evidence of relationship to the applying parent, ID of the parent and photocopy of the ID. There is an application fee of $80 and an execution fee of $25 for each passport. There is an extra fee of $60 for applicants who want to expedite the process and get the child's passport faster.
When Parent Shares Custody of the Child
Even if the parent who is submitting the application has shared custody, it is still possible for one parent to apply with a child if a notarized Statement of Consent is submitted by the parent who is accompanying the minor. The consent form DS-3053 has a section for special circumstances in which the written consent of the non-applying parent cannot be obtained.
One Parent with Sole Legal Custody
When one parent has sole legal custody, that parent can appear with the child at either an application acceptance facility or a regional processing center. The parent must present one of the following as primary evidence of sole custody.
- Document that lists only the parent submitting the application
- Certified birth certificate
- Consular Report of Birth Abroad
- Certification of Birth Abroad
- Adoption Decree
- An official court order that grants one of the following:
- sole custody to the applying parent
- permission to travel with the minor
- Declaration from a judge to the non-applying parent's incompetence
- Death certificate of the non-applying parent
The purpose of these requirements is to prevent international child abduction. Although you may need to exert a little more effort to get the travel document, it is good to know that, by meeting certain requirements, one parent can obtain a passport for a child.
Other documents that are necessary in order to apply for a child's passport include the application form DS-11, two recent passport photos, evidence of United States citizenship, evidence of relationship to the applying parent, ID of the parent and photocopy of the ID. There is an application fee of $80 and an execution fee of $25 for each passport. There is an extra fee of $60 for applicants who want to expedite the process and get the child's passport faster.
Visit U.S. Passport Service Guide detailed instructions on how to submit a minor passport application and read reviews of qualified expedited passport services
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