Child Passport
Prompt Passport Services
Passport for Children Under 16
All children under age 16 must apply for a passport in person with two parents or guardians.
You cannot renew your child's passport.
Passports for children under age 16 are only valid for 5 years.
Get Emergency Passport if:
You are traveling international in next 2-3 weeks.
You are traveling in next 4-5 weeks and a Foreign travel visa is required.
Emergency Service ships 1-3 business days
1-2 Day return shipping with tracking
Don't miss your trip
Child Passport Emergency Requirements
You need to gather all required items and documents below to apply for an Emergency Child Passport
1) Photocopy of a Parents Valid Drivers' License or State ID front & back
If your ID was issued in the last 6 months or is expired you will need to provide at least 2 additional IDs:
- In-state, fully valid non-driver ID (without photo)
- Learners or Temporary Driver Permit (without image)
- Temporary driver’s license (without image)
- Social Security card
- Voter registration card
- Employee work ID
- Student ID
- Medicare or health card
- Valid Passport Book
2) Evidence of Citizenship - Must provide
- Original or Certified Copy of U.S Birth Certificate and/or expired U.S Passport if one was previously issued.
- Certificate of Naturalization
3) Passport Fees - Check or Money orders made payable to the U.S. Department of State
- $181.36 payable to the U.S. Department of State for New U.S Passport book
- $196.36 for U.S Passport book & Passport Card
- No Starter Checks
4) Passport Photos - CVS, Walgreens, or Post office
- In color
- No glasses
- Taken within the last 6 months
- In front of plain white or off-white background
- Neutral facial expression with both eyes open
- Do not wear a hat or head covering that obscures the head or hairline
5) Travel Itinerary - Print 2 Copies
- Call if you have question. 215-397-1135
- The applicant’s name must be on the travel document
- Print Flight Itinerary emailed to you by your travel provider
- Hotel Reservations – Can only be used for driving across the border -CANADA or MEXICO
- Business Travelers Will need a Letter from the employer on company letterhead stating when, where, and the reason for emergency travel
6) 2 Letters of Authorization - , Print 2 Copies and Complete
One copy for the post office the extra copy put on the side for us.
- This document gives us permission to submit your passport for you.
- Please print 2 Letters of Authorization and complete them by hand
7) Passport Application - Print 2 copies
- Print 2 copies of your application when completed
- Do not sign the application after printing. It must be signed in front of the Passport acceptance agent at the Post office
- Click here to start filling out your new passport Application
8) Statement of Consent Form
- When one parent/legal guardian is not available at the time the passport is executed at the Post office.
- A completed and notarized DS-3053 consent form will need to be included along with a photocopy of the Drivers’ License front and back.
- Print Statement of Consent Form
If you have any questions or you have gathered all items needed call 215-397-1135 to double-check before your Post office appointment to get your documents and Identity verified
Frequently Asked Question
Applying for a child passport online is simple. Follow the application instructions on the link here, and provide the required documents. Our online application process is designed to make obtaining a child passport hassle-free and efficient.
With our emergency child passport processing service, you can expect to receive your child’s passport within 5-7 days. This expedited option ensures a swift turnaround time to accommodate urgent travel plans.
No, passport renewal for children under 16 must be done in person with both parents or guardians present. Our online services focus on new passport applications and expedited processing for timely passport delivery.
Passports for children under 16 are valid for 5 years. It’s important to note that renewal is not an option and a new passport application is required for each expiration.
To reserve a passport submission date, follow the instructions mentioned above. Ensure that you choose a date 6-14 days before your travel. Emergency passports can be submitted 14 days or less from your travel date, with processing typically taking 1-3 business days.
