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How it works

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The person who signs is the one who joins the video session. Each signer needs their own government photo ID.

  1. 1Fill out the formAnswer the questions on this page. It's free, and nothing is saved until you generate the PDF.
  2. 2Download your PDFWe place your answers into a completed Passport Application for Minors. Download it, or keep going.
  3. 3Don't sign yetLeave the signature blank. Have a government-issued photo ID and a phone or laptop with a camera.
  4. 4Sign on videoVerify your ID and sign with a live notary, 24/7. Download the notarized PDF when you're done.

The document

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A passport application for minors requires both parents' consent and identity verification. A notarized statement of consent (DS-3053) is required when one parent cannot appear in person.

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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.

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    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.

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    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.

Before you notarize

What to have ready for a ten-minute session.

The notary verifies who you are and watches you sign. They don't review the content of your Passport Application for Minors.

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  • The completed document as a PDF, photo, or scan. If you fill it out here, it carries over for you.
  • Leave the signature blank. You sign during the video session, with the notary watching.
  • A valid government-issued photo ID for every person signing.
  • A phone or laptop with a camera and microphone, and a quiet, well-lit spot.
  • Each additional document in the same session is $5.

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

Remote online notarization is authorized in 43 states, and a notarization performed under a state’s RON law is generally recognized in the others — so signers in states without their own RON statute can usually still notarize online with a commissioned notary elsewhere. Whether this document is eligible, and whether it needs witnesses, depends on your state and on the party who will accept it. Select your state for its specific rules.

Alabama Valid via out-of-state notaryAlaska RON authorized since 2021Arizona RON authorized since 2020Arkansas RON authorized since 2021California Law pending — valid via out-of-state notaryColorado RON authorized since 2020Connecticut Valid via out-of-state notaryDelaware RON authorized since 2023District of Columbia RON authorized since 2022Florida RON authorized since 2020Georgia Valid via out-of-state notaryHawaii RON authorized since 2021Idaho RON authorized since 2020Illinois RON authorized since 2023Indiana RON authorized since 2020Iowa RON authorized since 2020Kansas RON authorized since 2022Kentucky RON authorized since 2020Louisiana RON authorized since 2022Maine RON authorized since 2023Maryland RON authorized since 2020Massachusetts Law pending — valid via out-of-state notaryMichigan RON authorized since 2018Minnesota RON authorized since 2019Mississippi Valid via out-of-state notaryMissouri RON authorized since 2020Montana RON authorized since 2019Nebraska RON authorized since 2020Nevada RON authorized since 2018New Hampshire RON authorized since 2022New Jersey RON authorized since 2021New Mexico RON authorized since 2022New York RON authorized since 2023North Carolina Law pending — valid via out-of-state notaryNorth Dakota RON authorized since 2019Ohio RON authorized since 2019Oklahoma RON authorized since 2020Oregon RON authorized since 2020Pennsylvania RON authorized since 2020Rhode Island RON authorized since 2022South Carolina Valid via out-of-state notarySouth Dakota RON authorized since 2024Tennessee RON authorized since 2019Texas RON authorized since 2018Utah RON authorized since 2019Vermont RON authorized since 2022Virginia RON authorized since 2012Washington RON authorized since 2020West Virginia RON authorized since 2021Wisconsin RON authorized since 2020Wyoming RON authorized since 2021

Questions

Frequently asked questions.

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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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