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Childs new passport documents for appointment by: Anonymous Question: Can I use my child's expired passport in place of a birth certificate to apply for her new one? I can't find her birth certificate at this time. Answer: The birth certificate serves two purposes in the child's passport application: 1. citizenship evidence and 2. proof of parental relationship. So while the old passport may be accepted as citizenship evidence, you will need the birth certificate for the other purpose. Please send the original or a certified copy.

Child passport renewal by: Anonymous Question: Hi, my daughter is 11 and she's been in India since 2014 but her passport expired on April 1, 2022. She's a US citizen. currently, we don't have any plans to travel. Do I need to get the passport renewed? Answer: While not required, it is recommended that U.S. citizens have a valid U.S. passport at all times.

Adopted child pass port expired/ adult now by: Anonymous Question: My adopted child's passport has expired, she is now an adult. I am aware she will need to file for a new passport. Can she use her expired passport that was issued as a child as proof of her citizenship along with a birth certificate issued in US? Answer: The U.S. birth certificate should suffice. A passport issued as a minor cannot be used as citizenship evidence when applying for an adult passport.

Renewing the passport of my 7yo child by: Outman Question: My child is already 7 years old and her passport is expired. Do I need to complete the procedure from the beginning or do I just need to complete ds82? Thank you. Answer: A passport issued to a minor cannot be renewed. You need to go through the entire process again to apply for your child's new passport.

Other parent claims expired passports are lost by: Anonymous Question: We need to get new passports for two minor children. Both had them, but they expired December of last year. When I start the renewal process, the issue date and passport number is required. The expired passports were in the possession of the other parent who claims they are in a box somewhere and will not be found. That we will need to file them as lost. How do I do this and get the children current passports in time for a trip in mid-Dec? We have been trying to get the expired ones for months, with no success. Answer: The old passports do not need to be submitted with the application. Passports issued to minors cannot be renewed. If the information is not available, you may leave the space on Form DS-11 blank. As long as the requirements for a child's passport are complete, there should be no issue. If you apply soon, the passports should arrive in 4 to 6 weeks -- just in time for your mid-December trip.

Parents are apart by: Anonymous Question: What's the process to renew a child's expired passport when child is in a foreign country with one parent there and the other is in the US? Answer: The parent who is in the U.S. needs to send a notarized statement of consent to the parent overseas. Once all requirements for the child's passport are complete, the child and parent may apply for the passport at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the country where they currently reside.

Renewal by: Anonymous Question: If the child has a passport and I want to renew it, do both parents have to be present? Answer: Passports issued to minors cannot be renewed. In order to apply for a child's new passport, both parents need to be present when the application is submitted. If one parent cannot be there, that parent must sign a notarized statement of consent plus a photocopy of his/her ID. The applying parent must submit the notarized document with the rest of the application requirements.

New child passport by: Shazia P Question: Only I have divorce letter from 8 years ago. The father has no link to us now. I want to travel internationally. How is this possible if I have no custody letter? Answer: Please speak to an attorney about filing for sole legal custody of your child.

Renewing a valid passport of a minor by: Anonymous Question: Can I renew a minor's passport even if it's still valid for a year and a half? Answer: Passports issued to minors cannot be renewed. Having said that, you may apply for a child's new passport anytime.

Passport versus birth certificate by: Anonymous Question: When renewing a minor's passport, is the birth certificate still required? Answer: Passports issued to minors cannot be renewed. You need to apply for a new passport for your child. While you may submit the child's expired passport as evidence of U.S. citizenship, you still need the birth certificate to establish parental relationship.

Passport renewal by: Anonymous Question: Do I have to get a new passport for my children that are over 16 and had passports from when they were children that expired already? Answer: Passports issued to minors or when one was a minor cannot be renewed. Since your children are now over 16, they may apply for new passports on their own. They can do this by filling out Form DS-11 and submitting it with the following: 1. Evidence of citizenship (birth certificate) 2. Proof of identity (driver's license) 3. Photocopy of ID 4. One passport photo 5. Payment for fees These documents must be submitted in person at an acceptance facility so an agent an adjudicate the form and witness their oath and signature.

Renewal by: Anonymous Question: So - the DS-11 is used for a minor if it's their first passport or a renewal of an expired one? Answer: Yes, that is correct.

On Parent in the US by: Anonymous Question: What if the other parent has been deported to Mexico, how then does one get a notarized document from the other parent? Answer: The parent can get the consent form and have it notarized at the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

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