Now that we’ve clarified everything about baby passport, we now show the step by step process on how to apply for children passport in the U.S.
Here is the step by step process.
Step 1: Fill in the DS-11 form either by downloading or by online by visiting travel.state.gov website.
Step 2: Provide U.S citizenship evidence by submitting the necessary documents such as a birth certificate of your child and certificate of citizenship also provide a photocopy of these certificates to the government.
Step 3: Show the parental relationship evidence that lists the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of the child. A birth certificate can also be taken as evidence to show the parental relationship.
Step 4: Both the parents/guardians must authorize the issuance of the child’s passport. The best way to do this is for both parents/guardians in person to apply for the passport.
Step 5: You must provide one passport photo of your child along with the application.
Note: The passport photo submitted must not be over 6 months old and should follow the guidelines set by the government.
Step 6: Pay the application fees for the passport.
Step 7: Submit your completed application in the office.
Step 8: Now that you’ve applied the passport for your children you can begin tracking the application after 7-10 business days after submission.