Complete form DS-11, Application for a Passport, in person at a passport agency or passport acceptance facility. Both the child and at least one parent must be present. Unlike with adult passports, which can be renewed by mail, children's passports must be renewed in person.
Prepare and photocopy supporting documents. These will include proof of U.S. citizenship, proof of relationship with the parent, and the parent's identification. Accepted documentation for proof of citizenship includes a previously issued undamaged U.S. passport, certified birth certificate, consular report of birth abroad or certification of birth, naturalization certificate, or certificate of citizenship. Proof of relationship between parent and child includes a certified U.S. birth certificate with both parents' names, certified foreign birth certificate, report of birth abroad, adoption decree with adopting parents' names, court order establishing custody or a court order establishing guardianship. For parental identification, parents can present a previously issued, undamaged U.S. passport, naturalization certificate, driver's license, current government employee ID or a current military ID.
Appear in person with your child at the local facility; lists of Houston facilities can be found on the state.gov website. If only one parent accompanies the child, the other parent must have filled out a signed statement of consent, as both parents must consent to the child renewing the passport.
Pay the passport fee, which is $95 as of publication for a book and card, and present a passport photo.
Wait for notification that your passport is ready. Many facilities will mail the passport directly to you.
