A new U.S. passport is a certified government document that provides proof of identity and citizenship, allowing
travel abroad and re-admittance into the United States. Getting a new passport and keeping it current can save you
time, money and comes in handy for last minute trips.
You may require a U.S. passport for a minor if:
• You are applying for a U.S. passport for a child under age 16
NOTE: Minor passport application must be completed by parent, guardian, or adult with court authorized
documentation.
MINOR U.S. PASSPORT PROCESS:
There are two main ways of fulfilling your passport needs. One is going through an expediting service
and the other is through the government.
How to get a passport through an expediting service
Using an expediting service enables you to speed up the passport application process, getting your passport to you
in as little as 1-3 days. In addition, expeditors walk your passport through the government application process
providing convenience and security to the consumer. You may wish to use one of these trusted Passport Expediting
Services:
• ABriggs.com
• AmericanPassport.com
• InstantPassport.com
• ItsEasyPassport.com
• PassportsAndVisas.com
• PassportExpress.com
• PassportVisaExpress.com
How to get a passport through the government
The government is a safe and secure way of getting your passport. The best way to get more information is by
visiting an acceptance agency (such as your local post office) or by visiting the following government site,
which provides a comprehensive array of information for passport services:
www.travel.state.gov/passport/get/minors/minors_834.html
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about the documents required when applying for a U.S. passport for a minor child.
A certified birth certificate must be sent with your application for a Minor Passport - instead of sending your original certificate, order a certified copy here.
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