Form DS-3053: Statement of Consent — U.S. Passport for a Minor Under Age 16
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Form DS-3053 is the U.S. Department of State statement of consent used when a child under 16 applies for a passport but one parent or guardian cannot appear in person. The non-applying parent completes the form, signs it before a notary, and attaches a photocopy of both sides of the ID shown to the notary. It is submitted with the child's DS-11 application within 90 days of notarization. With JustFill you upload the blank DS-3053 PDF, the AI auto-detects every field, you type or dictate your details, and you download the completed form free.
Both parents or guardians normally must appear in person when a child under age 16 applies for a U.S. passport. When one of them cannot be there, Form DS-3053 is how the absent parent gives written consent. JustFill turns the official PDF into a fillable form you complete in your browser — the signature must wait for the notary, but you can prepare every other field cleanly instead of handwriting it. The absent parent fills in their information and the child's, has the form notarized, and attaches a photocopy of the front and back of the ID presented to the notary. The applying parent then brings the notarized DS-3053 to the passport appointment with the child's DS-11. It expires 90 days after notarization.
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The minor's full name and date of birth exactly as they appear on the DS-11 application.
The absent parent or guardian's full name and relationship to the child.
The declaration consenting to the issuance of a U.S. passport to the named child.
The type and number of the identification the absent parent shows when signing — a photocopy of both sides must be attached.
The non-applying parent signs and dates the form in front of the notary, not before.
Completed by the notary public — seal, commission details, and the notarization date that starts the 90-day validity window.
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