Child's Passport
Application Assistance
You are Eligible for this service if:
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You are applying for your first U.S. passport;
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Your previous U.S. passport was issued when you were under the age of 16;
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Your previous U.S. passport was issued more than 15 years age​;
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Your passport is Lost or Stolen
This service is designed to assist individuals in preparing for their visit to a Passport Acceptance Agent, where their signature(s) will be witnessed.
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All first-time applicants must visit a Passport Acceptance Agent to have their signatures witnessed and submit their application.​
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As a Passport Expediting Service, we are not an authorized Passport Acceptance Facility and, therefore, cannot witness signatures on applications
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If you're traveling within 3 weeks, please visit our Child Applicant with Urgent Travel page to explore expedited options
It is a 2-step process and includes:
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Guiding you through the application process, answering any questions, and performing a thorough review to ensure everything is accurate.
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Verifying that all required supporting documents are in order.
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Take your passport photo.
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Issuing the necessary money order(s) for government fees. You can conveniently pay with a credit card.
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Assisting you in finding a Passport Acceptance Agent to witness your signature(s) and submit your application. While we strive to secure an appointment for you, availability cannot be guaranteed and we will discuss options for visiting an agent at your appointment. ​​​
- For children 15 and under both parents and the minor must appear before an Acceptance Agent to have signatures witnessed.
- For those that are 16 and 17 they must have 1 parent present.
- This is a required government mandated step of your passport application.
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If one parent is not able to attend, that parent can fill out form DS-3053 (Parental Consent Form). In addition to the completed, notarized form, a copy of the front and back of the non-attending parent’s drivers license is required.
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* If this service doesn't meet your needs, you can Search for an Acceptance Agent and visit them directly.
15 years of age and under
Government Products, Application Fees and Assistance Fees:
Product Type | Govt Application Fee | Acceptance Agent Fee | Application Assistance Service Fee** |
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Passport Book | $100 6wks OR $160 3wks | $35 | $110 |
Passport Book and Card* | $115 6wks OR $175 3wks | $35 | $110 |
Passport Card* Only | $15 6wks OR $75 3wks | $35 | $110 |
* For land border crossings and sea ports-of-entry to: Canada, Mexico, The Caribbean, and Bermuda. The passport card cannot be used for international air travel.
** Application Assistance Service Fees are in addition to Government Application and Acceptance Agent Fees.
Optional Upgraded Shipping:
Passports are shipped to you directly using USPS 3-4 day service, but you can upgrade to USPS Trackable Priority 1-2 day for:
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$21.36
Please refer to the NEW PASSPORT page for fees if the application is for a Minor 16-17 years of age.
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Do you witness signatures on applications?Austin Passport Express is an authorized expeditor and is not an Acceptance Agency, therefore, we cannot witness signatures on applications, but you can locate one using this link.
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Required Documents
Additional Information:
Children under the age of 16:
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Must be accompanied by both parents at the post office or at the courthouse to sign the minor’s application.
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Both parent’s valid identification and minor’s certified birth certificate are required.
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If only one parent is able to attend, please click here for a Parental Consent Form and refer to Child’s Passport instructions.
Children 16-17 years of age:
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At least one parent is required to accompany the minor to co-sign the application at the post office or the courthouse.
Adults 18 years and older:
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Can sign application without parent or guardian present.