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Apply for a U.S. passport for a child under 16

Children under 16 apply in person with their parents or guardians; absent parents require additional documents.

Steps

3 steps
  1. Prepare the applicationUse the official form filler, print on single-sided paper, and wait to sign until the acceptance agent instructs you.
  2. Gather citizenship and family documentationProvide evidence of the child’s U.S. citizenship and legal parent or guardian relationship, the adults’ physical photo IDs, and the child’s passport photo. Bring the original or replacement citizenship document with its seal or stamp, a photocopy of it, and photocopies of the front and back of the adults’ photo IDs.
  3. Apply at an acceptance facilityBring the child, application, documents and fees to an authorized acceptance facility. The agent checks ID, administers an oath and has you sign.

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