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What is a Passport Application for Minors?

When applying for a child's U.S. passport, both parents or legal guardians must consent. If one parent cannot appear at the passport acceptance facility, they must provide a notarized Statement of Consent (Form DS-3053) authorizing the issuance.

When do you need one?

You need this form when applying for a minor's first passport, renewing an expired passport for a child under 16, or when one parent cannot be present at the passport office. The U.S. Department of State requires both parents' consent to prevent international child abduction.

Does it need to be notarized?

Yes. The DS-3053 Statement of Consent must be notarized if the non-appearing parent is signing remotely. The notary verifies the parent's identity and witnesses the signature.

Can you notarize a Passport Application for Minors online in your state?

Yes — in every state. 45 states have enacted their own remote online notarization (RON) laws, and residents of the remaining states can legally notarize online with a commissioned notary in a RON-authorized state; the notarization is valid nationwide under interstate recognition rules. Select your state for its specific requirements.

AlabamaValid via out-of-state notaryAlaskaRON authorized since 2021ArizonaRON authorized since 2020ArkansasRON authorized since 2020CaliforniaLaw pending — valid via out-of-state notaryColoradoRON authorized since 2020ConnecticutRON authorized since 2023DelawareLaw pending — valid via out-of-state notaryDistrict of ColumbiaRON authorized since 2023FloridaRON authorized since 2020GeorgiaValid via out-of-state notaryHawaiiRON authorized since 2024IdahoRON authorized since 2020IllinoisRON authorized since 2022IndianaRON authorized since 2019IowaRON authorized since 2020KansasRON authorized since 2021KentuckyRON authorized since 2020LouisianaRON authorized since 2022MaineRON authorized since 2023MarylandRON authorized since 2020MassachusettsRON authorized since 2023MichiganRON authorized since 2019MinnesotaRON authorized since 2019MississippiLaw pending — valid via out-of-state notaryMissouriRON authorized since 2020MontanaRON authorized since 2019NebraskaRON authorized since 2020NevadaRON authorized since 2019New HampshireRON authorized since 2022New JerseyRON authorized since 2022New MexicoRON authorized since 2021New YorkRON authorized since 2023North CarolinaRON authorized since 2023North DakotaRON authorized since 2019OhioRON authorized since 2019OklahomaRON authorized since 2020OregonRON authorized since 2022PennsylvaniaRON authorized since 2020Rhode IslandRON authorized since 2023South CarolinaValid via out-of-state notarySouth DakotaRON authorized since 2020TennesseeRON authorized since 2019TexasRON authorized since 2018UtahRON authorized since 2019VermontRON authorized since 2022VirginiaRON authorized since 2012WashingtonRON authorized since 2020West VirginiaRON authorized since 2021WisconsinRON authorized since 2020WyomingRON authorized since 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does a minor passport consent form need to be notarized?
Yes. If one parent cannot appear in person at the passport acceptance facility, their Statement of Consent (DS-3053) must be notarized.
Can both parents apply for a minor's passport online?
No. At least one parent must appear in person with the child at a passport acceptance facility. The other parent can provide notarized consent.
What if only one parent has custody?
The custodial parent can apply alone with a court order granting sole custody, a death certificate of the other parent, or a signed DS-5525 form explaining the circumstances.
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