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Child Passport Form DS-11

For a child under the age of 16 to apply for a new U.S. passport, the DS-11 form must be completed and submitted. This is the first essential step if it’s the first time you are applying for your child or they have a damaged passport.
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Child Passport Form DS-11

  • 01Fill in the Form DS-11

    Follow our simple instructions and complete your DS-11 Form in minutes.

  • 02Print and send

    Submit the completed application form with the necessary identification, parental consent, and proof of your child’s citizenship.

  • 03Receive your child’s Passport

    After your child’s passport is issued, it will be mailed to your home address.

When to Apply for Your Child’s New Passport (Form DS-11)

Processing time for a child’s passport normally takes 10 to 13 weeks. If you have an international trip planned, you should apply as soon as possible to avoid any possible delays.
To enter other countries having a passport is necessary, even for minors. If your child does not receive their passport in time they will not be allowed to travel internationally.

DS-11 Requirements:

To submit a Form DS-11 for your child’s new passport, they must meet the following criteria:
  • They are under the age of 16.
  • It is the first U.S. passport they are applying for.
  • Their previous U.S. passport was lost, damaged, or stolen.
The following documentation must also accompany your application:
  • Proof of your child’s U.S. citizenship.
  • Evidence of your parental relationship.
  • Valid form of your ID.
  • Parental consent.
  • One photo of your child.
Any documentation you provide to prove your parental relationship or your child’s citizenship, such as a birth certificate, must be a certified copy.
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Need to Renew or Replace a U.S. Passport?

For new passport applications, you can only use Form DS-11. If this is your first time applying, or your last passport was damaged, this is the correct form.
However, you must use a different form if:
  • You are renewing your passport because it is going to expire.
  • You plan to report a lost or stolen passport.
  • Your passport expired less than 5 years ago.
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