Form DS-3053 — Statement of Consent (Minor Passport)
The notarized consent one parent signs when they can't appear in person for a child's U.S. passport application. Download the current form and notarize it online in minutes.
What it is
Form DS-3053 is the U.S. Department of State's Statement of Consent. When a child under 16 applies for a passport and one parent or guardian can't appear at the acceptance appointment, that parent completes and notarizes the DS-3053 so the application can proceed with both parents' consent.
Who needs it
A parent or guardian who is deployed, traveling, or living apart and cannot attend the child's passport appointment in person.
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How it works
- 1Download the current DS-3053 and complete it — do not sign it yet; it must be signed in front of the notary.
- 2Have the same photo ID you'll show the notary, plus a photocopy of its front and back to submit with the form.
- 3Meet a commissioned notary online, sign on camera, and download the sealed PDF.
- 4Submit the notarized DS-3053 within 90 days of signing, with the child's DS-11 application.
Common questions
Does the State Department accept online-notarized DS-3053 forms?
The DS-3053 must be notarized and the State Department does not limit that to in-person notarization; remotely notarized forms are routinely submitted. Requirements can change — verify the current instructions on travel.state.gov before your appointment.
How long is a notarized DS-3053 valid?
It must be submitted within 90 days of the date it was notarized.
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