Child’s Passport (Minors under age 14)

Expedite Service in 3 business days
$100 + Government fees

24 Hour Service is also available

Please complete Part A, Part B and Part C in order for us to expedite your U.S. passport application process: Print this page for ease of reference


PART A - PREPARING APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

  1. Complete U.S. Passport Application Form DS-11 online. We can only accept online DS-11 applications – Click here to download DS-11 Form

    • Complete details of your travel itinerary/tickets in “Travel Plans” section.
    • Please complete “Emergency Contact” section. This is extremely helpful should your child have any difficulties overseas and need assistance from a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
    • Print a copy of the completed application form. Do Not sign this form until you are in the presence of a “Application Acceptance Agent” or County court Clerk, and instructed to do so – see Part B.

  2. Proof of U.S. Citizenship (applicant) - Prove of U.S. Citizenship with any one of the following:
    • Certified US Birth certificate issued by the city, county or state
    • Previous fully valid U.S. Passport (mutilated, altered, or damaged passports are not acceptable)
    • Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth
    • Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization

  3. Present Evidence of Child's Relationship to Parents/Guardians - - You will need to submit one of the following: (Previous U.S. passports are not acceptable as proof of relationship)

    • Certified U.S. birth certificate (with parents' names); or
    • Certified Foreign Birth Certificate (with parents' names and translation, if necessary); or
    • Report of Birth Abroad (Form FS-240) (with parents' names); or
    • Certification of Birth Abroad (Form DS-1350) (with parents' names); or
    • Adoption Decree ( with adopting parents' names); or
    • Court Order Establishing Custody; or
    • Court Order Establishing Guardianship.

      NOTE: If the parent(s)'/guardian's name(s) is/are other than that on these documents, evidence of legal name change is required

  4. Provide Parental Identification – Each parent or guardian must submit one of the following:

    • Valid Drivers License
    • Valid Official U.S. Military ID
    • Valid U.S. Government ID
    • Valid U.S. or Foreign Passport with recognizable photo (mutilated, altered, or damaged passports are not acceptable)
    • Naturalization/Citizenship Certificate from BCIS with recognizable photo
    • Alien Resident Card from BCIS

  5. Proof of Departure – Your original travel itinerary or a copy of your travel ticket. In order to expedite your passport application, your travel must start within 2 weeks from the date of application.

  6. 2 Color photographs – Photograph Specification.

  7. Present Proof of Identity -If a child has any photo ID it should also be presented (school ID) - Original

  8. Authorization Letter – Please download the Authorization Letter and complete two copies of the letter (according to the information contained in your passport), and sign both copies where indicated. Parent(s)/guardian(s) must sign both copies where indicated and indicate relationship to the child next to your signature.

  9. Present Parental Application Permission Documentation

    • Both parents must appear at the Application Acceptance Facility to sign the application for the minor,
      or
    • One parent appears, signs, and submits second parent's notarized statement of consent authorizing passport issuance for the child Form DS-3053, or a notarized written statement with the same information on a sheet of paper from the non-appearing parent that includes the child's name and date of birth, as well as parent's identification information or a copy of his/her ID may be used for this purpose)
      or
    • One parents appears, signs, and submits primary evidence of sole authority to apply (such as one of the following):

      —Child's certified U.S. or foreign birth certificate (with translation, if necessary) listing only applying parent; or
      —Consular Report of Birth Abroad (Form FS-240) or Certification of Birth Abroad (Form DS-1350) listing only              applying parent; or
      —Court order granting sole custody to the applying parent (unless child's travel is restricted by that order); or
      —Adoption decree (if applying parents is sole adopting parent); or
      —Court order specifically permitting applying parent's or guardian's travel with the child; or
      —Judicial declaration of incompetence of non-applying parent; or
      —Death certificate of non-applying parent.

      If none of the above documentation is available, the applying parent/guardian should submit a Form DS-3053: Statement of Consent: Issuance of a Passport to a Under Age 14 .

  10. Fees
    1. Government Fee $140.00 – You should pay this with a personal check, company check or Money Order - payable to "U.S. Department of State. (write your full name and Date of birth at the top of the check)Application Acceptance Facility Execution Fee $25.00 – Pay this directly to the Application Acceptance Agent/ County Court Clerk.Our Service Fee $100.00 – Payable to “Global VIP Services”
    2. FedEx Return Mail Service – See Order Form for details

  11. Order Form – Complete and sign Global VIP Services Order Form.


PART B - APPLICATION ACCEPTANCE FACILITY – PROCEDURE

  • Each minor child shall appear in person at the Application Acceptance Facility.
  • All applications for children under 14 require both parents or, legal guardians consent.

Present the following items to the authorized agent at a Application Acceptance Facility near you for approval and let the agent know that you are using an expediting service to "hand carry" your application. You must pay $25 application execution fee to the Application Acceptance Agent.

  • Completed Application Form DS-11 - original
  • Proof of U.S. Citizenship - original
  • Proof of relationship to child - original
  • Proof of child’s Departure - copy
  • Two color passport-type photographs
  • Letter of Authorization (completed and signed) -original x 2
  • Government Fee – A check for $140.00 made payable to U.S. Department of State
  • Parental Proof of Identity - copy (a clear copy of parent’s drivers license)
  • Statement of consent from the second parent (if necessary) notarized & signed - original

Parent(s)/legal guardian(s) will be asked to show proof of identity (original) and the agent will ask you to sign the child’s passport application form. Children 14 years of age or older also sign the application. Please make sure that the agent notes on the application the type of ID you have presented. The agent will place the above items in an envelope and seals the envelope. The sealed envelope will be marked “To Be Opened by U.S. Passport Office Only”. Do not open this sealed envelope or your application will become invalid.

The agent must return the sealed envelope to you.

DO NOT seal your Order form or the payment to Global VIP Services in the envelope


PART C – HAND IN/SHIP PASSPORT APPLICATION & DOCUMENTS TO GLOBAL VIP SERVICES

Post the following items to us at the address below via FedEx overnight delivery service:

  • Order form (completed and signed) - original
  • The Government sealed envelope.
  • Letter of Authorization (completed and signed by parents/guardians) - original
  • Completed Application Form DS-11 - copy
  • Proof of child’s U.S. Citizenship - copy
  • Proof of relationship to child – copy
  • Both Parents/guardians driver’s license – a clear copy
  • Proof of child’s Departure - copy
  • Payment – Complete your credit card details on the Order form, or enclose a money order or, cashier's check made payable to GLOBAL VIP SERVICES for $100, provided that you include a return mail FedEx airbill, otherwise your payment to Global VIP Services should include the FedEx Return Mail Fee as well.

Once we receive the above items, we will be able to start processing your passport application. If you need further assistance with your passport application and documents Contact Us.

Please Send All The Above Documents Via FedEx Overnight Service To:

Global VIP Services
6241 Glade Ave, # L201
Woodland Hills, CA 91367

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