Passport Applications Rules Change for Minors, Easing Requirements on Parents

Published on July 26, 2024

The Department of State has finalized a rule change designed to simplify the passport application process for minors under 16 years old and provide more flexibility to their parents, according to a notice published in the Federal Register on July 26. Under current regulations, both parents or legal guardians must appear in person to execute a minor’s passport application, unless one parent can demonstrate sole authority. If a parent cannot appear, he or she must provide a notarized statement or affidavit of consent. The State Department said that feedback has indicated that obtaining and mailing notarized documents can be cumbersome and costly for many families....

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