Can I, underage, get a US passport with consent from both parents, but without either present?
I am under age 16. The research I did says that if a parent isn't able to come in person to the passport office, then they need to fill out Form DS-3053 and have it notarized. But what if neither parent can come in person? Can I get a copy of that form signed and notarized by each parent and bring them both to the office?
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I am under age 16. The research I did says that if a parent isn't able to come in person to the passport office, then they need to fill out Form DS-3053 and have it notarized. But what if neither parent can come in person? Can I get a copy of that form signed and notarized by each parent and bring them both to the office?
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I am under age 16. The research I did says that if a parent isn't able to come in person to the passport office, then they need to fill out Form DS-3053 and have it notarized. But what if neither parent can come in person? Can I get a copy of that form signed and notarized by each parent and bring them both to the office?
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I am under age 16. The research I did says that if a parent isn't able to come in person to the passport office, then they need to fill out Form DS-3053 and have it notarized. But what if neither parent can come in person? Can I get a copy of that form signed and notarized by each parent and bring them both to the office?
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At the US Department of State website for passports, it states that if parents are unable to appear:
A third party may apply for the child's passport with a notarized
statement from both parents/guardians giving that third party
permission to apply for the child.
The statement must include a photocopy of the parents/guardians'
identification. When the statement is from only one parent/guardian,
the third party must present evidence of sole custody of the
consenting parent/guardian.
In all circumstances, you must be accompanied by one adult, but it doesn't have to be your parents.
edited Dec 6 '18 at 5:21
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answered Dec 6 '18 at 4:12
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It seems amazing that in the 21st century you still need to physically go somewhere to get a passport, but I guess the US will catch up with the rest of the world eventually.
– alephzero
Dec 6 '18 at 10:05
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Are there any countries that give passports without a physical visit? I know that I can renew mine online, but I still have to go to get the nationality card (which allows me to do the online passport thing).
– Burhan Khalid
Dec 6 '18 at 10:33
1
I didn't have to visit the passport office in the UK when I got my first one ~15 years ago, and haven't had to since.
– patstew
Dec 6 '18 at 11:31
3
@patstew In the US a visit to a passport office isn't required, just a post office or something similar.
– axsvl77
Dec 6 '18 at 11:41
OK, any office. You do have to get the photo authenticated by someone trustworthy who isn't a family member, e.g. a doctor, though.
– patstew
Dec 6 '18 at 11:43
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At the US Department of State website for passports, it states that if parents are unable to appear:
A third party may apply for the child's passport with a notarized
statement from both parents/guardians giving that third party
permission to apply for the child.
The statement must include a photocopy of the parents/guardians'
identification. When the statement is from only one parent/guardian,
the third party must present evidence of sole custody of the
consenting parent/guardian.
In all circumstances, you must be accompanied by one adult, but it doesn't have to be your parents.
edited Dec 6 '18 at 5:21
drat
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answered Dec 6 '18 at 4:12
Burhan KhalidBurhan Khalid
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1
It seems amazing that in the 21st century you still need to physically go somewhere to get a passport, but I guess the US will catch up with the rest of the world eventually.
– alephzero
Dec 6 '18 at 10:05
12
Are there any countries that give passports without a physical visit? I know that I can renew mine online, but I still have to go to get the nationality card (which allows me to do the online passport thing).
– Burhan Khalid
Dec 6 '18 at 10:33
1
I didn't have to visit the passport office in the UK when I got my first one ~15 years ago, and haven't had to since.
– patstew
Dec 6 '18 at 11:31
3
@patstew In the US a visit to a passport office isn't required, just a post office or something similar.
– axsvl77
Dec 6 '18 at 11:41
OK, any office. You do have to get the photo authenticated by someone trustworthy who isn't a family member, e.g. a doctor, though.
– patstew
Dec 6 '18 at 11:43
|
show 2 more comments
At the US Department of State website for passports, it states that if parents are unable to appear:
A third party may apply for the child's passport with a notarized
statement from both parents/guardians giving that third party
permission to apply for the child.
The statement must include a photocopy of the parents/guardians'
identification. When the statement is from only one parent/guardian,
the third party must present evidence of sole custody of the
consenting parent/guardian.
In all circumstances, you must be accompanied by one adult, but it doesn't have to be your parents.
edited Dec 6 '18 at 5:21
drat
10.6k64681
answered Dec 6 '18 at 4:12
Burhan KhalidBurhan Khalid
36.3k372147
1
It seems amazing that in the 21st century you still need to physically go somewhere to get a passport, but I guess the US will catch up with the rest of the world eventually.
– alephzero
Dec 6 '18 at 10:05
12
Are there any countries that give passports without a physical visit? I know that I can renew mine online, but I still have to go to get the nationality card (which allows me to do the online passport thing).
– Burhan Khalid
Dec 6 '18 at 10:33
1
I didn't have to visit the passport office in the UK when I got my first one ~15 years ago, and haven't had to since.
– patstew
Dec 6 '18 at 11:31
3
@patstew In the US a visit to a passport office isn't required, just a post office or something similar.
– axsvl77
Dec 6 '18 at 11:41
OK, any office. You do have to get the photo authenticated by someone trustworthy who isn't a family member, e.g. a doctor, though.
– patstew
Dec 6 '18 at 11:43
|
show 2 more comments
At the US Department of State website for passports, it states that if parents are unable to appear:
A third party may apply for the child's passport with a notarized
statement from both parents/guardians giving that third party
permission to apply for the child.
The statement must include a photocopy of the parents/guardians'
identification. When the statement is from only one parent/guardian,
the third party must present evidence of sole custody of the
consenting parent/guardian.
In all circumstances, you must be accompanied by one adult, but it doesn't have to be your parents.
edited Dec 6 '18 at 5:21
drat
10.6k64681
answered Dec 6 '18 at 4:12
Burhan KhalidBurhan Khalid
36.3k372147
At the US Department of State website for passports, it states that if parents are unable to appear:
A third party may apply for the child's passport with a notarized
statement from both parents/guardians giving that third party
permission to apply for the child.
The statement must include a photocopy of the parents/guardians'
identification. When the statement is from only one parent/guardian,
the third party must present evidence of sole custody of the
consenting parent/guardian.
In all circumstances, you must be accompanied by one adult, but it doesn't have to be your parents.
edited Dec 6 '18 at 5:21
drat
10.6k64681
answered Dec 6 '18 at 4:12
Burhan KhalidBurhan Khalid
36.3k372147
edited Dec 6 '18 at 5:21
drat
10.6k64681
edited Dec 6 '18 at 5:21
drat
10.6k64681
edited Dec 6 '18 at 5:21
drat
10.6k64681
10.6k64681
answered Dec 6 '18 at 4:12
Burhan KhalidBurhan Khalid
36.3k372147
answered Dec 6 '18 at 4:12
Burhan KhalidBurhan Khalid
36.3k372147
answered Dec 6 '18 at 4:12
Burhan KhalidBurhan Khalid
36.3k372147
36.3k372147
1
It seems amazing that in the 21st century you still need to physically go somewhere to get a passport, but I guess the US will catch up with the rest of the world eventually.
– alephzero
Dec 6 '18 at 10:05
12
Are there any countries that give passports without a physical visit? I know that I can renew mine online, but I still have to go to get the nationality card (which allows me to do the online passport thing).
– Burhan Khalid
Dec 6 '18 at 10:33
1
I didn't have to visit the passport office in the UK when I got my first one ~15 years ago, and haven't had to since.
– patstew
Dec 6 '18 at 11:31
3
@patstew In the US a visit to a passport office isn't required, just a post office or something similar.
– axsvl77
Dec 6 '18 at 11:41
OK, any office. You do have to get the photo authenticated by someone trustworthy who isn't a family member, e.g. a doctor, though.
– patstew
Dec 6 '18 at 11:43
|
show 2 more comments
1
It seems amazing that in the 21st century you still need to physically go somewhere to get a passport, but I guess the US will catch up with the rest of the world eventually.
– alephzero
Dec 6 '18 at 10:05
12
Are there any countries that give passports without a physical visit? I know that I can renew mine online, but I still have to go to get the nationality card (which allows me to do the online passport thing).
– Burhan Khalid
Dec 6 '18 at 10:33
1
I didn't have to visit the passport office in the UK when I got my first one ~15 years ago, and haven't had to since.
– patstew
Dec 6 '18 at 11:31
3
@patstew In the US a visit to a passport office isn't required, just a post office or something similar.
– axsvl77
Dec 6 '18 at 11:41
OK, any office. You do have to get the photo authenticated by someone trustworthy who isn't a family member, e.g. a doctor, though.
– patstew
Dec 6 '18 at 11:43
1
1
It seems amazing that in the 21st century you still need to physically go somewhere to get a passport, but I guess the US will catch up with the rest of the world eventually.
– alephzero
Dec 6 '18 at 10:05
It seems amazing that in the 21st century you still need to physically go somewhere to get a passport, but I guess the US will catch up with the rest of the world eventually.
– alephzero
Dec 6 '18 at 10:05
12
12
Are there any countries that give passports without a physical visit? I know that I can renew mine online, but I still have to go to get the nationality card (which allows me to do the online passport thing).
– Burhan Khalid
Dec 6 '18 at 10:33
Are there any countries that give passports without a physical visit? I know that I can renew mine online, but I still have to go to get the nationality card (which allows me to do the online passport thing).
– Burhan Khalid
Dec 6 '18 at 10:33
1
1
I didn't have to visit the passport office in the UK when I got my first one ~15 years ago, and haven't had to since.
– patstew
Dec 6 '18 at 11:31
I didn't have to visit the passport office in the UK when I got my first one ~15 years ago, and haven't had to since.
– patstew
Dec 6 '18 at 11:31
3
3
@patstew In the US a visit to a passport office isn't required, just a post office or something similar.
– axsvl77
Dec 6 '18 at 11:41
@patstew In the US a visit to a passport office isn't required, just a post office or something similar.
– axsvl77
Dec 6 '18 at 11:41
OK, any office. You do have to get the photo authenticated by someone trustworthy who isn't a family member, e.g. a doctor, though.
– patstew
Dec 6 '18 at 11:43
OK, any office. You do have to get the photo authenticated by someone trustworthy who isn't a family member, e.g. a doctor, though.
– patstew
Dec 6 '18 at 11:43
|
show 2 more comments
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