Does a minor under the age of 16 need to be present at the time of application?
Question: If a parent is applying in person at a passport office, does the applying minor child need to be present?
Answer: Yes, minors must appear in person when applying for a passport. This requirement applies to all minors independent of age. Even infants must be presented at the time an application is submitted on their behalf.
Also, both parents or guardians must appear with the minor. For complete instructions, please visit the following web page.
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