Expedited Child Passport Application Services – Cincinnati, Ohio

Applying for a Passport for Children in Cincinnati, Ohio

Applying for a passport for a child under 16 requires both parents or legal guardians, along with the child, to visit an acceptance facility in person. Essential documents and the applicable passport fees must be provided to complete the application form. The process cannot proceed unless both guardians give their consent. This guide outlines the necessary documents, legal considerations, and steps involved in obtaining a child’s passport. If you need to renew a minor’s passport, the procedure is identical to applying for a new one, except that the old passport must be submitted as well.

Since processing times can take several weeks, early planning is recommended if international travel is on the agenda. However, with Fast Passports & Visas’ expedited services, obtaining your child’s passport in eight to ten days is possible.

Guide For Child Passport Application Process, with Fast Passports & Visas in Cincinnati, Ohio

A child passport application process requires the child and both parents or legal guardians to be present in person at an acceptance facility. To complete the application, specific documents must be provided along with the necessary passport fees. If both parents do not give consent, the process cannot proceed. Below is a guide detailing the steps and documentation needed to obtain a child’s passport in Cincinnati, Ohio. If you are renewing a child’s passport, the procedure is the same as applying for a new one, except you must also submit the old passport. Since standard processing times may take several weeks, early planning is recommended for upcoming international travel. However, Fast Passports & Visas offers expedited services to help you obtain your child’s passport much faster than the usual timeframe.

– Fill out a DS-11 Form (This form is an application for a US Passport)

-Provide a proof of your Citizenship (e.g. Birth Certificate)

– Bring in a Photocopy of Citizenship Evidence

– Proof of Parental Relationship

– State Issued ID

– Photocopy of State issued ID

– Parental Consent

– A Passport size Photo of the child

– Passport Fees

Special Cases: If One or Both Parents Cannot Appear

• If One Parent Cannot Be Present: The absent parent must complete Form DS-3053 (Statement of Consent), have it notarized, and provide a photocopy of their ID (front and back). The attending parent must submit this form along with the application.
• If You Have Sole Legal Custody: You must provide evidence of your sole custody through one of the following:
  • A court order granting sole custody (e.g., divorce decree or custody ruling)
  • A court order explicitly allowing you to apply for the child’s passport
  • A certified birth certificate listing only one parent
  • An adoption decree identifying you as the sole parent
  • A court declaration deeming the other parent incompetent
  • A certified death certificate if the other parent is deceased
• If Neither Parent Can Appear: A third party may apply for the child’s passport by submitting a notarized statement from both parents granting permission, along with photocopies of their state-issued IDs. If only one parent provides consent, proof of sole custody must also be presented.

Following these steps ensures a smooth and efficient passport application process for your child with Fast Passports & Visas in Cincinnati, Ohio. If you need fast processing, Fast Passports & Visas can expedite the procedure to save you valuable time.

Note: There could be cases that one of the parents or both of the parents cannot appear in person. Or maybe you have sole legal custody over the child. There are special requirements that needs to be fulfilled in such cases. Here they are :

If One of the parent is unable to attend :

In case of one of the parent being unable to attend the acceptance agent’s office in person, they can fill out Form DS-3053 which is a “Statement of Consent”. The other parent must present this form along with the child passport application. The DS-3053 form should be notary certified and they must submit a photocopy of their ID(front and back).

If you have the sole legal authority:

If you have the sole legal custody over the child, you need to submit a proof of your claim. You can submit the evidence in any of the following ways:

• Submit a court order that grants you sole legal custody of your child. Eg: Divorce Decree or other custody Order
• Submit a court order that specifically permits you to apply for your child’s passport.
• Submit a certified official copy of your child’s birth certificate that lists you as the sole parent.
• Submit a Adoption decree that shows you as the only parent of the child.
• Submit a court ordered declaration of the incompetence of the other parent.
• Submit a copy of death certificate of the other parent unable to appear in person.

If Neither of the parent are unable to attend

In a case where neither of the parents are able to attend due to various reasons, this procedure can be followed. A third party can apply for the child’s passport with a form DS-3053 which is a “Statement of Consent”. Or, the third party can also present a notarized statement from both the parents which gives permission to the third party to apply for the passport of the child. The notarized statement must also include a photocopy of each of the parents’/guardians’ state issued identification. In case of just the one parent, the third party must present all the documents showing evidence of the sole custody of the child to the consenting parent/guardian.

Standard Requirements for a Child Passport Application

1. 1. Complete Application: Complete, download & print the DS-11 application form from the government website.
      • DO NOT sign the application form until a Passport Acceptance Agent instructs you to do so. This form will go inside the envelope from the Acceptance Agent.
      • NOTE: If your passport application processing time is 6 or more days, we will need a second copy of the application form attached to our Letter of Authorization form. This second copy cannot be given to the passport acceptance office but must be submitted with the sealed envelope you receive from the acceptance office.

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   2. Complete 2 copies of our LOA (Letter of Authorization): The Letter of Authorization simply enables us to act in the capacity necessary to resolve and answer any problems that may arise, to submit your passport application, and to pick up your passport (and any related documents) when it has been issued by the Passport Agency.

      NOTE: Be sure to include an additional copy of your LOA in the packet you send to us.

Letter of Authorization

1. 1. Photograph: two recent, clear, front view, in color, professional 2″x2″ passport photos of the applicant with a plain white or off-white background.
      1. In color
      2. Printed on matte or glossy photo quality paper
      3. 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) in size
      4. Sized such that the head is between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches (between 25 and 35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head. View the Photo Composition Template below for more size requirement details.
      5. Taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance
      6. Taken in front of a plain white or off-white background
      7. Taken in full-face view directly facing the camera
      8. With a neutral facial expression and both eyes open

      

   2. Itinerary: Copy of your round-trip ticket, reservation, or letter from a travel agency under applicant’s name, listing flight number and arrival/departure dates and reservation code provided by the airline/cruise company;
   3. Proof of U.S. Citizenship: Original certified copy if U.S. Birth Certificate (must contain Both Parents names, Hospital Name, and has the registrar’s raised, embossed, or multicolored seal, registrar’s signature and the date the certificate was filed with the registrar’s office; which must be within 1 year of your birth.) Please note that some short (abstract) versions of birth certificates may not be acceptable for passport purposes.
      • A previous valid U.S. Passport
      • Report of Birth Abroad (Form FS – 240)
      • Certification of Birth Abroad (Form DS – 1350)
      • Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization from the USCIS
   4. Non-Attending Parent:  If both parents are not able to accompany the minor to e the Acceptance Agent office please submit the following:
      1. Complete, download, & print the DS – 3053 Parental consent form from the government website.
      2. The DS – 3053 must be accompanied by a copy of the non-attending parents’ driver’s license (BOTH FRONT & BACK)

DS-3053 Parental consent form

1. Statement of Exigent / Special Family Circumstances: Use this form only if the notarized, written consent of a parent or legal guardian with custody of the minor applicant under 16 cannot be obtained.
   • Your request may qualify as an exigent circumstance if there is a time-sensitive emergency and the inability of the minor to obtain a passport would jeopardize the minor’s health or welfare.
   • Your request may qualify as a special family circumstance if the minor’s family situation makes it exceptionally difficult or impossible for one or both of the minor’s custodial parents/legal guardians to provide the notarized, written consent.

   Statement of Exigent | Special Family Circumstances

2. Primary Identification: Please provide one of the following documents.
   • A previously issued & undamaged U.S. passport
   • A Valid Driver’s License
   • A Naturalization Certificate
   • A Current Government ID (sit, state or federal). Or
   • A Current Military ID (for military applicants and dependents)
3. Payment to Government: You will need a check made payable to the U.S. Department of State for $182.05, as well as a $35 CASH execution fee to the Acceptance Agent.  These are government fees. Your Payment to Fast Passports & Visas is for the expediting of your passport processing, But the Federal Government still requires their standard fees for a New Adult Passport.
   • NOTE: Please indicate your child’s Date of Birth in the memo field of your check.
   • Acceptance Agent: Once all documents have been gathered you will need to have them sealed by an Acceptance Agent.

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