VERIFIED OFFICIAL SOURCE

U.S. Department of State - Apply for a Child's Passport Under 16

travel.state.gov

Continue toOfficial website

Used by2 published procedures

Last checked2026-10-09

Source domaintravel.state.gov

Official source URLhttps://travel.state.gov/en/passports/apply/child/under-16.html

CONNECTED GUIDES

Procedures using this source

These Helpydo guides reference this official page as a verification source.

USUnited States

How to Apply for a U.S. Passport Card for Domestic ID and Land or Sea Travel

Learn how to get a U.S. passport card, whether to use Form DS-11 or DS-82, current fees, required documents, online renewal rules, and where the card is valid.

USUnited States

How to Apply for a U.S. Passport for a Child Under 16

Apply in person for a U.S. passport for a child under 16 using Form DS-11, proof of citizenship, parental consent, IDs, a photo and the required fees.

Why Helpydo lists official sources

Rules, fees, forms and processing routes can change. Helpydo connects procedural guidance to the responsible authority so you can verify time-sensitive details before acting.