How do I renew a child's passport?

by Tannia
(Dallas, TX , USA)

Question: My 7 year old son's passport expired. He is disabled and it's difficult to take photos of him which I know are required for his new passport.

Answer: Passports issued to minors cannot be renewed by mail. The child must appear at a passport application acceptance facility with both parents. If one parent cannot appear, the applying parent must either provide notarized consent from the non-applying parent or evidence of sole legal custody.

Two recent passport photos are required. The State Department is strict concerning passport photos and many applications are delayed due to the submission of unacceptable photos. For this reason, we usually recommend that photos be taken at a location with experience in taking passport photos.

Since you did not explain your son's disability in detail, I do not know how difficult this might be. You may try making the passport photos yourself at home. Following is a link to a website that provides passport photos from pictures taken at home.

ePassportPhoto.com

For a complete list of requirements, click the link below.

Apply for a Child's Passport

For a list of passport application acceptance facilities in Dallas, click the link below.

Dallas Passport Offices

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How do I renew a child's passport?

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when should I renew a passport for my child?
by: Anonymous

Question: When should I renew a passport for my child?

Answer: The expiration date can be found on the information page (inside cover). Depending on your travel plans, you may need to initiate the application process 3-9 months prior to the expiration date. You need to take into consideration the entry requirements for any country you plan to visit. Many countries require 3-6 months validity remaining in a passport before they will allow a visitor to enter. Add to that the 4-6 weeks for routine processing of the passport application.

both parents overseas
by: Anonymous

Both my husband and I are overseas. Can my mother renew my sons passport without us being present?

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Your mother can appear with your sons at a passport application acceptance facility and submit a notarized written statement or affidavit from both parents authorizing her to apply for the passports. She also needs to submit the appropriate application form and supporting documents for obtaining passport for minors.

renewal of minor passport
by: priscila

Do I need my son's birth certificate to renewal his passport? He is only 7 years old.

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Yes, you must present the original or a certified copy of your son's birth certificate in order to get a new passport for him.

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