only. If you make an error, complete a new form. Do not correct. USE OF THIS FORM This form is used with a U.S. passport application (Form DS-11) when one or both legal parents and/or legal guardians …

Complete item 4a, Statement of Consent, only if you are a non-applying parent or guardian consenting to the issuance of a passport for your minor child. NOTE: Your signature must be witnessed and …

If you are applying for a U.S. passport, use the Passport Form Filler to fill out our primary forms (DS-11, DS-82, DS-5504, and DS-64) online and print them. The Form Filler will save you time and reduce …

Parental/Guardian Consent (required for minors under 16): If one parent/guardian cannot appear in person with the child to apply for the passport, they must complete the Form DS-3053 “Statement of …

When a minor under the age of 16 applies for a passport and one of the minor's parents or legal guardians is unavailable at the time the passport is executed, a completed and notarized DS-3053 …

Form DS-3053 is required when one parent or guardian who does not have sole legal custody applies for a minor's passport since the general rule requires the signature of both parents.

Feb 23, 2026 · When applying for a U.S. passport for a child under 16, both parents or guardians must appear in person with the child. If one parent cannot be present, Form DS-3053 Statement of …

Jul 26, 2024 · Department of State Form DS-3053, which is used to obtain the written consent from the parent or legal guardian of a minor passport applicant when they cannot be present at the time the …

What is Form DS-3053? Form DS-3053, officially titled “Statement of Consent: Issuing a U.S. Passport to a Minor Under Age 16,” is the notarized consent form completed by a parent or legal guardian who …

Sep 4, 2025 · A passport parental consent, or statement of consent (Form DS-3053), is a document used to legally confirm that a minor's parent or legal guardian consents to the minor applying for a …