Apply for a Child's Passport Under 16
Summary: Form DS-3053 is a notarized statement of consent required by the U.S. Department of State when a legal parent or guardian cannot appear in person to apply for a minor child's U.S. passport.
Form DS-3053 (Statement of Consent: U.S. Passport Issuance to a Child) is an official document used in conjunction with Form DS-11. It allows legal parents or guardians who are unable to accompany their child to a passport agency or acceptance facility to provide formal, notarized consent for the issuance of a passport. The form includes sections for child identification, the applying adult's information, the non-applying parent's consent, and a mandatory oath/affirmation section that must be signed in the presence of a passport authorizing officer or notary public. The consent is valid for 90 days from the date of notarization.
Document outline
1. Use of This Form: Requirements for children under 16 and 17 2. Instructions for Institutions/Entities with Guardianship 3. Exceptions to Consent (Sole Authority) 4. How to Complete the Form: Step-by-step instructions 5. Section 1: Child Applying for a U.S. Passport 6. Section 2: Adult Applying in Person with Child 7. Section 3: Statement of Consent for Passport Issuance 8. Section 4: Oath/Affirmation (Must be signed before a Notary/Officer) 9. Privacy Act Statement and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice 10. Contact Information for Passport Services