DS-3054

DS-3054 — Consent to Issue a Passport to a Child by a Third Party

Short answer

Used when someone other than a parent or guardian applies on behalf of a child under 16.

Who it's for: Grandparents, relatives, or other adults with written authorization from both parents or guardians.
How it's filed: Notarized and presented in person with the child's DS-11.
Fees: No fee for the form; notary fees vary.
Timing: Notarize within 90 days of the appointment.

How to complete it

1
Both parents authorize
Each parent or guardian signs a notarized statement naming the third party, with ID photocopies attached.
2
The third party appears
The authorized adult brings the child, the DS-11, the citizenship evidence, and the notarized statements.

Call the acceptance facility ahead — third-party applications take longer at the counter.
Bring more evidence of the relationship than you think you need.

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The completed form printed single-sided on plain white 8.5x11 paper
Watch out: Double-sided printing, half-size paper, and stapled pages are common reasons a packet is returned unprocessed.
A separate notarized statement from each parent or guardian, naming the third party by full legal name
Watch out: A nickname or partial name on the statement does not match the third party's ID and stops the application.
The form signed in front of a notary public — signed and dated within the last 90 days
Watch out: Signing before you reach the notary voids the statement, and a notarization older than 90 days is not accepted.
A photocopy of the front and back of the ID shown to the notary
Watch out: A missing ID photocopy is the single most common reason a consent statement is rejected.
The third party's own valid photo ID at the appointment
The child appearing in person with the completed DS-11

No fee for the form; notary fees vary.

Presented in person with the child's DS-11.

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