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Best Way to Renew Your US Passport for Kids

By: Mary Jones

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You’re only eligible to use passport renewal form DS-82 if you got your last passport after you turned 16

How to Renew a Child Passport

How to Renew a Child Passport

Passport Application Form DS-11. Proof of citizenship for the child. Proof of your relationship to the child. DS-3053 The DS-3053 Passport Application Form Proof of identity for both parents. Recent Passport photo

Gather your documents

Gather your documents

The application process is slightly different for 16 and 17-year-old applicants, even though they are technically still minors. The adult passport with ten-year validity is issued to everyone aged 16 and older

If Your Child is 16-17

If Your Child is 16-17

Passport Application Form DS-11. Proof of citizenship for the child. Proof of identity. Parental consent: Recent Passport photo:

Gather your documents

Gather your documents

Most people apply at a post office, but there are often passport offices in libraries and local government buildings, as well.

Find a passport office.

Find a passport office.

Post Offices that offer passport services have set hours, and you'll need to schedule an appointment using the online Retail Customer Appointment Scheduler or a Post Office lobby self-service kiosk.

Step 3: Schedule an Appointment

Step 3: Schedule an Appointment

Passport government fees vary depending on the age and speed desired for the passport.

Pay the application fee.

Pay the application fee.

First-time passport applications have two types of basic fees, the application acceptance fee and the application processing fee.

Pay Passport Acceptance & Processing Fees

Pay Passport Acceptance & Processing Fees

Passport book: $100 application fee plus a $35 execution fee. Passport card: $15 application fee plus a $35 execution fee. Passport book and card: $115 application fee plus a $35 execution fee.

Here’s what you’ll pay for a child under 16:

Here’s what you’ll pay for a child under 16:

Price & Hours $25 for adult; free for kids 17 and younger Mon-Tues, Thurs 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Fri 11 a.m.-8... Details Museums TYPE 2 hours to Half Day

For children over 16:

For children over 16:

It may take up to 4 weeks from the day you apply until your application status is "In Process." During these 4 weeks, your application is delivered to a mail facility

Application Status Updates

Application Status Updates

If you apply at a post office, typical passport processing time is 8-11 weeks for regular service and 5-7 weeks for expedited service.

Renew a Child Passport Quickly

Renew a Child Passport Quickly