To obtain a passport for infants or young children requires some
actions that are unnecessary for adults. It is important that each step
in the process of application be completed accurately or passports won't
be provided. Missing or inaccurate application information and
documentation can delay approval of a passport for your infant. The
necessary steps for issuance of a passport include preparation of the
application, collecting documentation to provide proof of the
citizenship of the baby and that the child belongs to you, the parent.
You must provide proof of your identity.
Photographs of the child,
formal consent of the parents to issue a passport, and submission of the
needed fees are the final requirements.
You need to be organized
to make your passport application process go smoothly. Collect your
documents and arrange for an appointment at the passport agent's office
if necessary. You are not to sign the application until you are asked to
do so. You will need to have a social security number for the infant.
You must go in person to the office of a passport agent.
You will
need proof that the child is a U.S. Citizen and that you are the
infant's parent(s). A birth or adoption certificate, an earlier
passport, citizenship certificate or naturalization certificate are
suitable. If there are custody issues, a custodial decree will be
required.
Where possible, each parent must submit identification
documents. These ID forms could include government or military ID, a
passport or driver's license. With an infant application, it is
important for both parents to be present to submit documentation and
sign the application form.
The forms submitted by the parents have
to follow a specific format and size. You can't send copies that are
smaller than actual size. Copies have to be presented on 8/5" by 11"
white paper. Two-sided documents must have copies of each side. Both
parents must provide documentation and both must sign.
When you
consent to the passport application, it is the easiest method for both
signers to appear at the office. When there are custody problems, you
will need to do the research about alternate approval methods. This
should be done before the actual application process and appointment.
You
must make provision for the proper fees and charges. Some passport
offices won't accept personal checks, but will accept credit cards or
money orders. Charges for additional services such as overnight delivery
or expedited service may be required. Exact money order amounts are
important if you have elected to pay by this method. The passport office
may not accept cash in payment for passport fees either.
Format for passports
pictures also are thoroughly defined too, They must measure two inches
by two inches and be recently taken. They must be color pictures and
must be the same photograph. These two photographs will be submitted
along with the application. The image will appear on baby's passport.
The photo background must be off-white or white. The picture for the kid's passport must show the full face of the baby.
