How to Renew Passports for Children

Renewing a Minor's Passport

• 1

  Complete Form DS-11 (see Resources for a link) and bring it to a passport office.

• 2

  Present documentation. If you don't have your old passport, you may present one of the following: certified birth certificate, consular report of birth abroad/certification of birth, naturalization certificate or certificate of citizenship.

• 3

  Present evidence of the relationship between minor and parent or guardian. This can include one of the following:

  Minor's certified U.S. birth certificate with both parents' names
  Minor's certified Foreign Birth Certificate with both parents' names
  Minor's Report of Birth Abroad with both parents' names
  Adoption decree with adopting parents' names
  Court order establishing custody
  Court order establishing guardianship

• 4

  Present legal ID for the parent or guardian. This includes one of following:

  U.S. passport
  Naturalization certificate
  Valid driver's license
  Current government employee ID (city, state or federal)
  Current military ID (military and dependents)

• 5

  Present a photocopy of the parent's (or guardian's) ID. Both sides of the ID must be copied and enlarged.

Additional Steps

• 6

  Provide consent by signing Form DS-11. Single parents must provide evidence of sole custody. Parents who share custody must bring a notarized statement of consent, linked below.

• 7

  Submit two passport photos of the minor.

• 8

  Pay the $35 fee.