United States · U.S. Department of State
Form DS-3053 — Statement of Consent: Issuance of a Passport to a Minor Under Age 16
Form DS-3053 lets a non-applying parent or guardian consent to a passport being issued to a child under 16 when they cannot appear in person.
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Who needs DS-3053?
Families applying for a child’s passport where one parent cannot attend — the form must be notarized.
How to fill it with DocsArc
- Open DS-3053 in the DocsArc workspace with one click above.
- Click any field and type — form fields are detected automatically, and you can add text anywhere.
- Sign it if needed: draw, type or upload your signature, with an automatic date line.
- Save or print. The finished PDF never left your computer.
Frequently asked questions
Does it need notarization?
Yes — sign it before a notary and include a copy of the ID shown to the notary.
How recent must it be?
It must be signed within 90 days of the passport application.
Always verify you have the current version: official U.S. Department of State page
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