Do child passport applications require the consent of a parent or legal guardian?
The Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs requires that all consent statements by a non-applying parent included with U.S. passport applications for minors under age 14 be notarized. The consent statement must include the child’s name and date of birth, as well as parent’s identification information or a copy of his/her ID. This new requirement is being implemented to enhance the accurate identification of applicants and aid in the prevention of international child abduction and substitution.
