Who can use these instructions?

Passport applicant is between 16 and 18 years old (does not matter if applicant had a passport before or not).

What documents do you need to proceed?

1. Proof of Citizenship which may be, any one of:

• Official Birth Certificate or
• Naturalization/Citizenship Certificate
• Any old passport in good shape (no matter how old)
• Any other document

2. One Parent’s Proof of ID which may be, any one of:

• Valid current official Drivers License
• Valid Military Card
• Other official government issued ID

3. Proof of Relationship like

• Birth certificate
• Court Order

4. Proof of immediate Travel Date:

• Copy of Airline/Cruise ticket or official itinerary
• Letter from Travel Agent/Department
• Other proof          

5. Application for Passport DS-11

6. PAVE Authorization Letter (2 copies)

7. Two Passport Photos

8. Fees

How to proceed:

1. Gather all the documents listed under WHAT

2. Visit a PAAL (Passport Application Acceptance Location) Most Post Office (not all) are designated PAAL. So are many other government offices..Find PAAL near you at http://iafdb.travel.state.gov One Parent (listed on the relationship document) and child are required to personally appear at PAAL 

3. Passport Clerk will prepare a SEALED Envelope and give it to you 

4. Get this sealed envelope to us

5. Complete PAVE order form and ONLINE INSTRUCTION FORM below