Guidelines On Applying For A A Children’s Passport

There are several special requirements to obtain a child passports. The steps in applying for a passport need to be followed exactly or a passport will not be issued. Briefly, the steps include preparing an application, providing documentation to prove citizenship and relationship, documentation to prove identification of parents, photographs, parental consent and appropriate fees.

It’s important to gather all the necessary forms and papers and go in person to the office of the agency. The location will vary, depending upon where you live. The application can be filled out, except for the signature(s). The document won’t be signed until the agent is ready to witness it. Your infant must have a valid social security number and you cannot do the application online. You must arrive in person.

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.

If both parents are applying for the child’s passport, both must provide identification documents. There are several types of identification documents that are accepted as proof. These might include a driver’s license, military ID or passport.

This documentation has specific rules for the presentation of documentary information for the parents. Both parents must provide documentation and there are rules about paper sizes and colors. The size of the image must be at least actual size of the document or card. It can’t be smaller than actual size. If there are two sides to the ID card, both sides must be copied and sent along with the application form.

Generally, both parents must provide consent. This can be done many different ways. Probably the simplest is for both parents to appear at the time of application and sign the consent. If that is not possible, or if there are custody issues, there are other ways to provide parental consent. You should do the needed research to find the necessary regulations and stipulations.

Many passport agencies require that you provide the exact fee. You will need to find out the amount if you choose to submit a money order. You may also pay with credit cards or checks for some fees. Be prepared to pay extra for any extra services such as expedited delivery or fast processing. Some offices require two payments, one for the passport application services and one for the passport fees.

Format for passport 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 infants passport. The photo background must be off-white or white. The picture for the American passport for infants must show the full face of the baby.