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Form DS-3053 is a statement of consent required when one parent or guardian cannot appear in person when applying for a U.S. passport for a child under 16. The absent parent uses this form to provide notarized written consent authorizing the passport issuance.
Enter the child's full name and date of birth.
Enter the consenting (absent) parent/guardian's full name.
Provide the name of the parent/guardian who will appear in person to submit the application.
Write a clear statement of consent (the form provides sample language).
Provide a photocopy of the front and back of the consenting parent's government-issued ID.
Sign the form in the presence of a notary public.
The notary must complete the notarization section with their seal and signature.
The appearing parent brings this notarized form along with Form DS-11 to the passport acceptance facility.
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No. If both parents can appear in person, they should both accompany the child and sign the DS-11 application. DS-3053 is only for when one parent cannot be present.
You can get it notarized at a bank, UPS store, AAA office, attorney's office, or any location with a licensed notary public. Some passport acceptance facilities also offer notary services.
If the other parent will not consent or cannot be located, you may need to provide a court order granting sole custody or permission to obtain the passport, along with Form DS-5525 (Statement of Exigent/Special Family Circumstances).
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