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8 Steps to Getting a US Passport for a Baby

First off, it is important to understand that all international travelers are required to present a passport regardless of age.  In order to get a passport for a baby, both parents / legal guardians are required to be present at the time of the passport application.

Step 1

First it is important to gather the documents that you will need to prove the baby’s U.S. citizenship.  Primary documents only are accepted.  Examples of primary documents include a certified birth certificate, consular report of birth abroad, or foreign birth certificate.  Essentially, it is important to gather additional documents that establish a parental relationship for both parents to the child.  It is important to choose documents that list the names of both parents, such as a birth certificate.

Step 2

Parents must also have official proof of identification.  Parents can use an undamaged, US passport, valid driver’s license, naturalization certificate or military ID.  It is important for parents to also have their social security numbers.  Parents should make copies of these documents on standard white, 8 ½ by 11 inch paper.

Step 3

Get and fill out the baby’s passport application.  The form to use is Form DS-11: Application for a U.S. Passport.  The passport application, Form DS-11 may be completed online or printed out and completed in black ink.  It is important not to sign the printed DS-11.  The passport application must be signed in the presence of a passport agent at the Passport Acceptance Facility.

Step 5

Take two passport photos of the child.  The passport photos must be identical and they must be color photos that are exactly 2 inches by 2 inches.  The baby’s head must be uncovered. 

Step 6

Prepare to have the passport fee available.  Pay for the passport application using credit card, check or money orders.  Checks must be made payable to “Department of State.”

Step 7

Take the completed passport application, necessary documentation, passport photos and payment to Passport Acceptance Facility.

Step 8

Allow  4-6 for passport processing.

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