- All travelers, regardless of age, require a passport to travel internationally
- Minors younger than 16 will be issued 5 year US passport, and minor ages 16 and 17 will be issued a 10 year adult passport.
To apply for a first time; or a renewal of a child’s / kid’s passport the following documents are needed:
Instructions for applying for a child’s passport:
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1 - Completing Application Form DS-11
Please read the following important notes before completing the Online Application:
Agree to the privacy agreement on the first page of the application. On the next page, locate the left-hand column and select the “Apply Online” option at the bottom left-hand side of the page. Click “Submit” to proceed with the application.
On the “Passport Products and Fees” page, under “Processing Methods,” select the “Expedited at Agency” option. Under “Delivery Methods,” select the “Standard” option. (Note: Since Ambassador Passport and Visa will hand-carry your documents to and from the U.S. Department of State, the mailing option does not apply to hand-carry applicants.)
On the last page, titled “Next Steps,” check the box at the bottom left indicating “I have read and acknowledge the steps…” Below the checkbox, click the “Print Form” button (also located at the bottom left). Open and print your application. Do not sign the form until you appear in front of a passport acceptance agent.
If you are using our expediting service, please send all required documents to Ambassador Passport and Visa Services so that we can hand-carry your application to the Passport Agency immediately. Your passport application will expire within five days from the date of execution / sealing.
Failure to send your documents and requirements directly to the Ambassador Passport and Visa Services address may result in significant delays beyond our control.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call our toll-free number at 800-826-4558.
Please note that only the online application forms will be acceptable. Handwritten or typed-in forms cannot be submitted:
If your passport has been lost or stolen, Application form DSP-64 must also be completed and signed.
Please click here for DSP-64 Application Form – Lost Application Form
For minors under age 16, both parents as well as the minor child should be present at the time of execution of the documents. If only one parent can be present the other parent must sign and notarize the consent form:
Please click here for printing the Letter of Consent (For minors over 16 only one parent is sufficient)
2 - A Mandatory Statement if a child does not have a social security number
If you have a child who hasn’t been issued a Social Security number, you’ll need to write an official statement – DOWNLOAD STATEMENT HERE.
3 - Two Recent Passport Photographs
Please note: acceptable passport photos are:
• Photographs must be 2 x 2 inches in size, taken within the past 6 months.
• The image size from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head should be between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches.
• No glasses
• The photographs must be in color
• They must be full face, front view with a plain white or off-white background.
• Photographs should be taken without a hat or headgear that obscures the hair or hairline.
• Dark glasses or nonprescription glasses with tinted lenses are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons.
• Home made Digital photographs are not acceptable.
4 - Completed And Signed Authorization Letter
• The printed, completed, and signed Authorization Letter (in blue ink only) should be placed inside a sealed envelope by the Passport Clerk when executing the passport application.
Click here for the Letter of Authorization – Online Fillable PDF Version.
Make sure the original signed letter of authorization is submitted to the acceptance agent.
Please note: Electronically signed documents or photocopies are not acceptable, and will cause rejection or significant delays in processing
- The Authorization Letter must be filled out in the name of the child and signed by one of the parents. If child is over 16, then the child must sign.
- The printed, completed, and signed Authorization Letter (in blue ink only) should be placed inside a sealed envelope by the Passport Clerk when executing the passport application (as explained in step #9 below).
Please note: If you are using a mobile device, and/or have trouble filling out the form online, please click here for a printable-only version that can be filled out by hand in blue ink.
5 - Proof Of U.S. Citizenship
Can be one of the following:
- Original or Certified copy of U.S. Birth Certificate – Issued by the County or State Health Department or Bureau of Vital Statistics. Hospital birth certificates are not accepted. For assistance in getting a Birth Certificate, please click here.
- Consulate record of birth abroad
- Naturalization Certificates also known as Certificate of Citizenship
- Most recently issued U.S. passport book and / or card. Please note: when renewing passports for minors under age 18, both previous passport book (and card, if applicable) as well as the original birth certificate should be submitted.
- Plus In addition to Proof of U.S. Citizenship, Proof of Identity of both parents is also required. A valid USA Driver’s License, or USA State ID, or a valid international passport, or a valid consulate ID is required. Make 2 copies of front and back of both parents valid State ID’s or Drivers Licenses
6 - Proof Of The Departure Date from the USA is Required
Copy of itinerary or air tickets, or letter on employer’s stationery confirming immediate international travel is required.
Click here for a sample of the Business Letter for the Passport Office.
7 - Completed Ambassador Passport and Visa Services Cover Letter
Please complete the Ambassador Passport and Visa Cover Letter (order form):
Click here for Cover Letter
8 - Be Sure To Make Copies Before Your Documents Are Sealed
Before the documents are sealed (described in next step) please make copies of:
• All application forms: DS-11 (and DSP-64 if applicable)
• Authorization Letter
• The extra passport photo (one of two passport photos, not a copy)
• Copy of notarized consent letter (if applicable)
• Copies of front and back of the State ID or Drivers Licenses of parent/s (in other words, two sets of copies of front and back, one of which goes inside the acceptance agent’s package)
• Copy of the birth certificate or naturalization certificate
• Copy of proof of Travel (Travel Itinerary or Business letter)
• Copy of most recently issued passport and / or card (if applicable)
You will need to send or bring us the above copies, along with the Ambassador Passport and Visa Cover Letter immediately, after the application has been executed (signed) and sealed (placed inside and envelope and date stamped by the govt. agent).
Please note: Ambassador Passport and Visa must receive the sealed envelope (along with the copies) immediately for submission to US Department of State. Sealed envelopes not submitted within 4 business days after date of execution, will be considered expired and therefore rejected by the US Department of State.
Since we cannot open the sealed envelope you send us, these extra copies should be included inside the Federal Express or UPS envelope shipped to Ambassador Passport and Visa Services. Failure to provide us with copies may result in significant delays or rejection of your passport application.
9 - Execution of the passport application
Minors must appear in person with their parents at the acceptance agent to complete this step of the application process.
For minors under the age of 16, both parents or legal guardian/s must accompany them along with the required documentation described above. For minors over age 16 only one parent is sufficient.
Please note, if you are within driving distance or would like to appear in person at our offices, the execution of the documents can also be performed at our designated local Acceptance Agent.
When you appear before the local acceptance agent, inform them that you are processing your passport application through an expediting agency or a “hand carry” agent.
Upon completing the process, the acceptance agent will place the necessary documents in a sealed envelope and return it to you. Important: Do not open or tamper with the sealed envelope. It must be sent or delivered to our office immediately, as the documents will expire within 4 business days of their execution, and the passport application will be rejected.
If the acceptance agent is reluctant to return your sealed envelope, refer them to the “Hand Carry” section of the Acceptance Officer Procedure Manual, or contact Ambassador Passport and Visa Services for assistance.
To locate the closest Passport Acceptance Agent, Click Here
If you are having difficulty locating an Acceptance Agent, please contact one of our agents at 800-826-4558
10 - Fees
(1) Government Fee: These Government Fees are paid at the time of execution, as per the instructions above.
For Minors / Children Under 16 Years:
| Execution Fee (the clerk will retain the execution fee): | $35.00 |
| Government Fee (payable to U.S. Department of State): | $160.00 |
| Total Government Fees: | $195.00 |
For Minors / Children 16 to 18 Years:
| Execution Fee (the clerk will retain the execution fee): | $35.00 |
| Government Fee (payable to U.S. Department of State): | $190.00 |
| Total Government Fees: | $225.00 |
Please write your full name and your date of birth on both checks
Check List: The following documents should be placed inside the sealed envelope executed by the Passport Clerk:
• Original Birth Certificate
• The Application Form DS-11
• The Orignial Letter of Authorization
• The Passport Photograph
• The Appropriate Government fees
• Most recently issued passport and / or passport card (if applicable)
• Original notarized consent form
• Copies of govt. issued ID’s. If Driver’s license or state ID is being used, the copies of front and back are required.
• The Proof of Departure (Itinerary)
(2) Ambassador Passport and Visa Services Fees:
Regular Processing (12 to 15 Business Days) Call for current pricing Rush Processing (8 to 10 Business Days) Call for current pricing Ultra Rush Processing (5 to 6 Business Days) Call for current pricing For faster service and availability, please contact one of our agents at 720-400-7255 Note: Processing times begin the next business day after we receive your documents.
(3) Federal Express Fees (Continental USA Only)
FedEx 2nd Business Day $45.00 FedEx Letter (Priority Overnight) $48.00 FedEx Letter (First Overnight) $130.00 FedEx Letter (Saturday Delivery) $78.00 Alaska, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, USVI –
FedEx Priority Overnight Letter (No Saturday Delivery)$88.00
11 - Mailing Instructions
Please Forward All The Above Documents and Requirements To:
Ambassador Passport and Visa Services, Inc.
2811 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 720
Santa Monica, California, 90403
(310) 828-7878
or email us
