DS-3053: Child Passport Consent Form
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What is Form DS-3053?
Every child under 16 needs both parents' consent to get a U.S. passport. The DS-3053 (Statement of Consent) is the official form from the U.S. Department of State that lets an absent parent give that consent in writing when they can't appear in person at the passport acceptance facility.
Both parents can also use the DS-3053 to authorize a third party, such as a grandparent, relative, or family friend, to apply for their child's passport on their behalf. This is common when neither parent can visit the acceptance facility due to work, travel, or other commitments.
The form requires the consenting parent's signature to be notarized by a notary public. An unnotarized DS-3053 will not be accepted. A photocopy of the signer's government-issued photo ID must also be attached.
Submit the notarized DS-3053 together with Form DS-11 (the child's passport application) at a passport acceptance facility. The form is valid for 90 days from notarization, so time your appointment accordingly.
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When Do You Need the DS-3053 for Your Child's Passport?
The DS-3053 is required whenever one parent cannot appear in person to apply for their child's passport. Here are the most common scenarios:
Divorced or Separated Parents
One parent has custody and wants to get the child's passport, but the other parent lives elsewhere and cannot accompany them to the acceptance facility.
Parent Living Abroad
The consenting parent resides in another country and cannot travel to a U.S. passport acceptance facility. RON makes notarization possible from anywhere.
Military Deployment
A parent is deployed overseas or stationed at a distant base and cannot appear in person for the passport application.
Incarcerated Parent
A parent is incarcerated and cannot attend the appointment. The DS-3053 can be notarized at the facility or via RON where permitted.
Sole Custody (Court Order)
If you have sole legal custody with a court order, you may not need the DS-3053. Bring the certified custody order to the passport office instead.
Other Parent Is Deceased
If the other parent is deceased, the DS-3053 does not apply. Use Form DS-5525 with a certified death certificate instead.
DS-3053 vs. DS-5525: Which Form Do You Need?
The DS-3053 applies when the absent parent is willing to give consent but simply cannot appear in person at the passport acceptance facility. It is the standard form for situations involving distance, scheduling conflicts, military service, or other logistical barriers.
The DS-5525 (Statement of Exigent/Special Family Circumstances) covers situations where the other parent cannot be located, refuses to provide consent, or is deceased. If you cannot reach the other parent or they have declined to sign the DS-3053, the DS-5525 is the appropriate form — though it requires documented evidence of the circumstances.
If the other parent is deceased, you will need to submit the DS-5525 along with a certified copy of the death certificate. If the other parent refuses to give consent, you may need to obtain a court order granting you sole authority to apply for the passport. Our RON service is available for the DS-3053 only; for DS-5525 situations, consult the U.S. Department of State or a family law attorney.
How to Get Your DS-3053 Notarized
Every DS-3053 must be notarized — there are no exceptions. The U.S. Department of State accepts Remote Online Notarization (RON), which means the consenting parent can sign and notarize from anywhere with an internet connection.
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DS-3053 Requirements & Validity
To successfully submit a DS-3053 with your child's passport application, you need the following:
90-Day Validity Window
The notarized DS-3053 expires 90 days after the notarization date. Schedule your passport appointment at the acceptance facility within this window to avoid having to re-notarize.
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Submit with DS-11
Submit the notarized DS-3053 along with Form DS-11 at a passport acceptance facility. Attach a photocopy of the consenting parent's government-issued photo ID.
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Yes, always. The consenting parent's signature on the DS-3053 must be notarized by a notary public. A photocopy of the consenting parent's government-issued photo ID must also be attached. An unnotarized DS-3053 will not be accepted at the passport acceptance facility.
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