Children under age 16 must apply in person with both parents/guardians, sign the application when instructed to do so, and supply social security number and proof of citizenship.
Both parents/guardians must submit evidence to the relationship of the minor, present photo ID and photocopy of ID of both parents/guardians, provide parental consent, provide two passport photos and pay the fee.
In addition, minors ages 16 and 17 must apply in person, have a parent/guardian present and photo ID and ID photocopy if minor does not have his own and establish parental consent.
Build at least four to six weeks of passport processing time into travel planning. Once the application is received, it can be tracked online.
For children under age 16, the application fee is $60. A separate execution fee payment of $25 is required. Checks are made payable to the Department of State.
