A third party may apply for the child’s passport with a Form DS-3053: “Statement of Consent” or a notarized statement from both parents/guardians giving that third party permission to apply for the child.

• The statement must include a photocopy of the parents/guardians’ identification or passport.
• When the statement is from only one parent/guardian, the third party must present evidence of sole custody of the consenting parent/guardian.

Please Note: Written authorization from the parent that cannot appear in person must be less than three months old.