BluesWhenNoCruise Posted November 19, 2011 #1 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Was hoping to get some clarification here! Do BOTH parents need to be present when applying for a passport for a minor? I've read through the website and am still a bit confused... I know passports are not necessary for the kids but I do prefer they have them. Thank you for your input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddlerMom Posted November 19, 2011 #2 Share Posted November 19, 2011 We just got DD's passport so I looked this up too. Either both parents have to be present or one parent can sign the form in front of a notary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoooBooKitEFk Posted November 19, 2011 #3 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I was able to get my daughters (then 16) passport without her Dad being there or signing off on it. However, depending on the child's age, I would recommend that you ask at the passport office or again peruse the travel.state.gov website. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comeon530 Posted November 19, 2011 #4 Share Posted November 19, 2011 This is from the State Dept website. For a child under 16, both parents must appear, or one parent can appear, with the notarized form signed by the other parent. Both Parents MUST: Appear in person with the minor Sign Form DS-11 in front of an Acceptance Agent One Parent MUST: Appear in person with the minor Sign Form DS-11 in front of an Acceptance Agent Submit the second parents' notarized Statement of Consent (Form DS-3053) One Parent(with sole legal custody)MUST: Appear in person with the minor Sign Form DS-11 in front of an Acceptance Agent Submit primary evidence of sole authority to apply for the child with one of the following: Minor's certified U.S. or foreign birth certificate listing only the applying parent Consular Report of Birth Abroad (Form FS-240) or Certification of Birth Abroad (Form DS-1350) listing only the applying parent Court order granting sole custody to the applying parent (unless child's travel is restricted by that order) Adoption decree (if applying parents is sole adopting parent) Court order specifically permitting applying parent's or guardian's travel with the child Judicial declaration of incompetence of non-applying parent Death certificate of non-applying parent NOTE: If none of the above documentation is available, the applying parent must submit Form DS-3053 stating why the non-applying parent/guardian's consent cannot be obtained A Third Party (in Loco Parentis applying on behalf of a minor under the age of 16)MUST: Submit a notarized written statement or affidavit from both parents or guardians authorizing a third-party to apply for a passport When the statement of affidavit is from only one parent/guardian, the third-party must present evidence of sole custody of the authorizing parent/guardian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapsR1 Posted November 19, 2011 #5 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Easiest if BOTH parents can appear the first time with the minor child, even if the parents are no longer together. Otherwise, form must be filled out and notarized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesWhenNoCruise Posted November 19, 2011 Author #6 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Thank you for your replies! I sure hope that their father will be able to just sign off on it! We are taking my 5 children (11-21) on the Magic in February and the clarification for the youngest 2 have been driving me insane! As much as I am looking forward to this next cruise, I think all the planning with 5 extra, lovely children, is wearing me out! I might just book the next cruise sailing after ours and send the kids on their way home so I can recover! Once again, thank you for the replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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