Child Passport
In As Little As 3 Days
- Child passports are available for applicants under 16 years of age. Whether or not the child has previously held a passport, applicants under 16 must apply for a child passport.
Who Is It For
U.S. citizens who need to renew their passport, and it is still in good condition.
Processing Time
Standard: 6-8 weeks. Expedited: As little as 3 Days.
Cost
Starting from $189*, plus additional government fees listed before and at the time of purchase.(* This price applies to a specific passport type and service speed. Prices are subject to change without notice or update.)
Requirements for Child Passport
When applying to renew your passport, you need to submit the following documents and meet these requirements:
You must provide one of the following original documents as proof of U.S. citizenship:
Certified U.S. Birth Certificate – Must be an official document. Texas and California “Abstract” birth certificates are NOT accepted.
Valid U.S. Passport (if applicable) – If the child currently has a valid passport, you must include it along with the birth certificate.
Original U.S. Naturalization Certificate, FS-240, DS-1350, or Certificate of Citizenship Abroad – Acceptable as proof of U.S. citizenship.
Complete the Letter of Authorization by hand using black ink only.
Fill out by hand using black ink only. Avoid mistakes – Incorrectly completed forms may result in a 4-business day delay.
For a Child Passport: Both parents MUST sign their own signature in the “Applicant Signature” section.
You must provide ONE of the following as proof of upcoming travel:
Flight Confirmation: A clear printout of your airline ticket email confirmation showing your name as the passenger.
Driving Across the Border: Submit a printed foreign hotel confirmation AND a typed letter explaining your ground travel plans.
Business Travel: Provide a typed company letter confirming the trip.
This form is only required if the child passport applicant does not have a Social Security Number (SSN).
The U.S. State Department expects all passport applicants to have an SSN.
If the child has never been assigned a Social Security Number, the parent or legal guardian must submit a signed statement declaring that the child does not have one.
Print the PDF attachment from your order confirmation email. Place it loosely inside your FedEx shipping envelope—do not let the acceptance agent seal it.
Must be recent: Photos must be taken within the last 3 months.
No accessories allowed: Hats and glasses are prohibited
Please Copy in color the front and back of valid ID)
One clear color copy of both parent's valid Driver's License, State ID Card, or Military ID, or Passport.
If parent's name has changed from citizenship document you also must provide the original marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court issued name change document.
This form DS-3053 is required only if one parent is unable to be present at the Acceptance Agent appointment with the child.
The non-present parent must have the consent form notarized.
The notarized form must be given to the attending parent, along with a clear copy of the non-present parent's valid ID (front and back).
Payment of $181.36 must be made via Personal Check or Money Order, payable to U.S. Department of State and placed inside the sealed envelope. An additional $35 fee is paid separately to the acceptance agent.
Write the applicant’s date of birth in the memo section of your check or money order.Starter checks or postdated checks (these will be rejected). For personal checks, ensure your name and address are pre-printed on the check.
If applying for a child's passport card, add $15.00 to the government fee
The State Department DS-11 Passport Application must be digitally completed and printed with a barcode. Handwritten forms are NOT accepted and will result in a 4-day processing delay.
Government Passport Fees for Child Passport
Important Payment Instructions:
Write the applicant's date of birth in the memo section of your check or money order.
Ensure the check or money order is clearly written. If using a money order, also include your name, address, and date of birth.
Avoid illegible writing, abbreviations, corrections, starter checks, or postdated checks, as these will be rejected and may delay processing by four days.
For personal checks, ensure your name and address are printed on the check.
If applying for a passport card as well, add $15 to the government fee.
Finally, make a copy of your completed check and place it loosely in your shipping envelope.
How It Works
Simple Steps To Start Processing Your U.S. Passport
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Place Your Order And Start Your Passport Process Online
Our secure, quick and simple online registration form takes only a few minutes to complete.We'll ask a few questions about you and your upcoming travel plans, along with requesting payment.
Collect Your Required Documents
Once you've completed the necessary passport application forms and gathered a photo, and supporting documents, you'll ship them to one of our designated processing locations Your documents will be submitted to the Passport Agency by one of our registered couriers.
Get Ready To Receive Your Passport
We'll ship your US Passport to you and notify you when someone needs to be present for delivery confirmation.
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We are an authorized and registered provider, explicitly permitted by the U.S. Government to offer a specific service: Hand-Carry Expedited Passport Service, available only through authorized and registered commercial couriers.