Can a 16 year old get a passport without a parent?
Question: My 16-year-old son has an expired passport. My husband and I are in Tonga at the moment so we sent him back to the US before the passport expired. We sent him to renew or get a new one and they told him he needs a parents' consent. I was under the impression that at 16 you did not need a parent. Anyways, what now? Thank you for your help.
Answer: Minors age 16 must establish parental consent when
applying for a new passport. If consent is not implied on the application form, then it can be provided in written form or by the presence of a parent. You can have the
statement of consent form notarized at the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate general. You may visit the
U.S. Embassy in Suva for assistance.
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