Child U.S. Passport (Under 16)
Use this service for children under age 16, whether this is a first passport or a replacement after the child passport has expired.
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Who can use this service
Use this service for children under age 16, whether this is a first passport or a replacement after the child passport has expired.
Forms and documents
Prepare the child's citizenship evidence, a compliant photo, Form DS-11, parent or guardian ID, and evidence of parental relationship. Both parents usually appear in person.
Timing and pricing
Child passports have their own government rules and validity period. Government fees, shipping, and any acceptance appointment timing are separate from service fees.
Current Child U.S. Passport (Under 16) options
Times are government processing windows in business days from acceptance; shipping is additional. Service fee. Government fees, if any (paid to the issuing government), and shipping are additional.
Standard
Peninsula service fee: $299.00.
10 Business Days — Times are government processing windows in business days from acceptance; shipping is additional. Service fee. Government fees, if any (paid to the U.S. Department of State), and shipping are additional.
Rush
Peninsula service fee: $499.00.
6 Business Days — Times are government processing windows in business days from acceptance; shipping is additional. Service fee. Government fees, if any (paid to the U.S. Department of State), and shipping are additional.
Super Rush
Peninsula service fee: $999.00.
4 Business Days — Times are government processing windows in business days from acceptance; shipping is additional. Service fee. Government fees, if any (paid to the U.S. Department of State), and shipping are additional.
Passport renewal questions
Do both parents need to attend?
Usually both parents or guardians attend. If one cannot attend, Form DS-3053 or other evidence may be needed.
Can a child passport be renewed?
Children under 16 generally apply again using Form DS-11 rather than renewing by mail.