NEW (Child) PASSPORT INSTRUCTIONS
NEW UPDATES: Effective November 1, 2005 all passport applications submitted via JIDS must be completed on-line www.travel.state.gov , so they will contain the required 2D bar-code. Once completed and the “submit” button is clicked, and application is created and printed, applicant must sign and submit with the required documents to Just-In Document Service, Inc.
Step 1: Authorization Process:
    Please note that as of February 1st, 2004 ALL customers using DS-11 must appear in person at an acceptance facility to expedite passport request, INCLUDING CHILDREN OF ALL AGES. Previously children under 13 years of age did not have to appear, this has changed as an additional step in the prevention of parental child abduction and substitution.
     
    As of February 1, 2008. The US passport Applications for CHILDREN under AGE 16 REQUIRE BOTH PARENTS’ CONSENT. This new requirement will apply when either form DS-3053, Statement of Consent, or a complete written consent letter, is submitted with an application for a child under the age of 16.
     
   

Present the following IN PERSON to your local Passport Acceptance Agent (in local Post Office or Court Houses):
      ANY SEALED ENVELOPES:Client must tell clerk to make copy of application that enclosed in sealed envelope COPY MUST BE ON OUTSIDE OF ENVELOPE effective immediately.
   
  • Proof of travel within 14 days.
  • Proof of US citizenship.
  • Passport application form DS-11 completed online but NOT signed as the it should be witnessed by the Acceptance Agent.
  • Two passport photographs.
  • One copy of authorization letter.
  • Actual plus clear photocopy of driver's license with photo on it.
  • Government fees: $150.00 ($30.00 cash to the Acceptance Agent + $120.00 check or money order to US DEPARTMENT OF STATE).
    The Acceptance Agent endorses the Passport Form (DS-11) and place it in a Government envelope which should NOT be opened after it is sealed. (Envelope will not be sealed without a 14 days proof of travel). Sealed envelopes from the US Dept of State must be presented within 5 business days of being sealed. JIDS fees will be based upon available appointments and the fees will range from 100.00, 130.00 or 200.00
 
Step 2: Collecting US passport application materials:
 1. Proof of US citizenship: (one of the following)
   
  Original or Certified copy of Birth Certificate (if born in the US).
  Old passport of which the applicant was the bearer.
  Original Naturalization Certificate (US citizens through naturalization).
  Certificate of Citizenship (if born abroad to US parent/s).
   
 2. Parents Proof of Identity:
   
  Valid driver's license with photo issued more than 6 months ago.
  A clear photocopy of driver's license with photo on it.
  If applicant does not possess a valid photo driver's license or if license was issued LESS than 6 months ago (even renewals), click here for additional Proof Of Identity Instructions.
   
3. Child's Relationship to parent(s)/Guardian: (one of the following)
   
  Original or Certified copy of Birth Certificate (if born in the US).
  Foreign Birth Certificate (with parents names & official translation).
  Adoption Decree (with adoption g parents names).
  Court order establishing Custody OR Guardianship.
   
 4. Parental Application Permission Documentation: (one of the following)
   
  Please note the child should appear in person under all cases.
  Both parents must appear together.
   One parent appears, signs, and submits second parent's notarized statement of consent authorizing passport issuance for the child (a notarized Form DS-3053, Statement of Consent: Issuance of a Passport to a Minor Under Age 16, or a notarized written statement with the same information on a sheet of paper from the non-appearing parent).
  One parent appear and submits primary evidence sole authority to apply:
   
  • Original or Certified copy of Birth Certificate listing only applying parent.
  • Foreign Birth Certificate (official translation) listing only applying parent.
  • Court order granting sole custody to applying parent.
  • Adoption decree, if applying parent is sole adopting parent.
  • Death certificate of non-applying parent.
  • If none of the above documentation is available, the applying parent/guardian should submit a signed statement explaining why the non-appyling parent/guardian consent cannot be obtained.
   
 5. Two Passport Photos:
   
  Click for Passport Photos Regulations.
   
 6. Child Letter of Authorization:
   
  Click for Child letter of Authorization.
 
 7. US Passport Application Form:
   
   US passport application form DS-11 can be completed online or picked up at a Passport Acceptance Facility.
  You will need to sign form DS-11 front of Acceptance Agent.
 
 8. Proof of Travel within 14 days (one of the following):
   
  Copy of flight itinerary from the travel agent or airline.
  Copy of plane ticket.
   
 9. Passport Order Form:
   
 Click for Passport order form
 
Step 3: Ship application materials via Federal Express:
Use Federal Express, Airborne, UPS, or DHL Priority overnight for delivery by 10:30 AM to ship all your passport application materials to (Please include label for UPS/DHL account a $5.00 label fee if not included with request.) :
   

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(914) 592-2760