- info@samedaypassportvisas.com
- 145 S Fairfax Ave Suite 375, Los Angeles, CA 90036, United States
We provide same day passport and visas in Los Angeles!
Child Passport Help
Your child needs a passport and the trip is getting close? Get the parent answers first.
Question
Need assistance with your passport or visa?
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SameDay Passport & Visas is a private passport and visa assistance service. The U.S. Department of State controls passport approval, appointment availability, and issuance.
Service Overview
Child passport applications have stricter rules than adult renewals. A passport for a child under 16 cannot be renewed by mail. The child must apply again in person using Form DS-11, and both parents or guardians generally must approve the passport.
SameDay Passport & Visas helps parents understand the requirements, prepare the documents, and avoid common mistakes before the appointment.
Who This Helps
This service may be right for you if:
- Your child has never had a passport
- Your child's passport expired
- Your child is under 16 and needs a new passport
- Your family trip is close
- One parent or guardian cannot attend the appointment
- You need help understanding consent documents
- You need to check birth certificate, ID, and photo requirements
Passports for children under 16 are generally valid for 5 years.
Problems This Page Solves
- Parents assume a child passport can be renewed like an adult passport
- One parent is unavailable for the appointment
- The child has a different last name than a parent
- A birth certificate or custody document is missing
- The passport photo does not meet requirements
- The family needs urgent travel help and does not know which route applies
What Is Included
SameDay Passport & Visas can help with:
- Child DS-11 document checklist
- Parent and guardian consent planning
- Proof of citizenship review
- Parent relationship document review
- Parent ID checklist
- Passport photo guidance
- Fee and timing review
- Urgent travel pathway guidance when travel is close
Timing Options
Family Situation
Best-Fit Route
How to Apply
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Fill Out the Application Online
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Fill Out the Application Online- Do not sign the application until instructed to do so
- If you have a Social Security number, it must be provided as part of your application
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Submit Evidence of U.S. Citizenship
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Submit Evidence of U.S. CitizenshipYou’ll need to provide one valid proof of U.S. citizenship. This must be an original or certified copy—photocopies or notarized versions are not accepted.
- A U.S. passport in good condition, even if expired
- A certified U.S. birth certificate issued by the appropriate state or local authority, showing full name, date and place of birth, parent(s)’ names, official filing date, registrar signature, and government seal
- A Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth
- A Certificate of Naturalization
- An official Certificate of Citizenship
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Provide Valid Identification
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Provide Valid Identification- A current, valid U.S. driver’s license
- A U.S. passport in good condition, even if expired
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or naturalization
- Identification issued to employees of a city, county, state, or federal office
- A U.S. military or dependent ID
- A valid foreign passport
- A Mexican Matricula Consular ID (commonly used for child applications)
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Submit Your Existing U.S. Passport
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Submit Your Existing U.S. Passport- If a passport has been issued previously, include your most recent passport with your application, as long as it is in good condition.
- Once your new passport is issued, your previous passport will be returned to you.
- We assist in reviewing your documents to ensure everything is properly prepared and help prevent delays in the process.
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Submit Two Letters of Authorization
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Submit Two Letters of AuthorizationYour Letters of Authorization will be provided during your in-person visit. If you’re applying by mail, you’ll need to complete them in advance (leave the “Courier Company Name” field blank).
We guide you through this step to make sure everything is completed correctly and included, helping you avoid delays in your application process.
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Include Your Flight Details
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Include Your Flight DetailsIf available, include your travel itinerary or flight confirmation with your documents to support your timeline.
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Provide Required Photo(s)
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Provide Required Photo(s)- Size must be 2″ x 2″
- Taken on a plain white background
- Captured within the last 30 days
Government Expedite Fees must be paid by cashiers check or money order, payable to “US Department of State”.
Service
- Limited Validity Replacement Passport dependent upon application type.
- Sameday Passport visa offers clients the ability to pay everything by debit card, cash or check and we will obtain the money order for an additional fee of $10.00.
Total Fees
Government Fees + Sameday Passport Expedite Fees + Return FedEx Shipping Fees = Total Fees
Total Fees
Your total payment is calculated by adding government charges, our expediting service fee, and return shipping via FedEx.
Optional Service. We only return passports using FedEx.
Service
- You can include a prepaid return air bill in which case you will not be charged.
- You can provide a FedEx account number and we will generate the air bill – an additional fee of $5 will be charged to your work order.
Total Fees
Government Fees + Sameday Passport Expedite Fees + Return FedEx Shipping Fees = Total Fees
Step-by-Step Child Passport Process
- Call
(323) 208-5755and share the child’s travel date. - Confirm whether the applicant is under 16 or in the age 16-17 category.
- Prepare Form DS-11, but do not sign it until instructed.
- Gather the child’s citizenship evidence and proof of parental relationship.
- Prepare parent or guardian photo IDs and photocopies.
- Confirm both-parent consent or prepare the required special-circumstance documents.
- Bring the child to the required in-person appointment.
- Track the application and respond quickly if more information is requested.
Documents To Prepare
- Completed Form DS-11
- Child’s proof of U.S. citizenship
- Proof of parental relationship, such as a birth certificate, adoption decree, or court order
- Parent or guardian photo IDs
- Photocopies of parent or guardian IDs
- One compliant passport photo of the child
- Government fee payments
- Travel itinerary or proof of urgent travel, if applicable
- Consent document such as Form DS-3053 if one parent cannot appear, when applicable
- Custody or court documents, if applicable
Parent Consent and Special Situations
Both parents or guardians generally must approve a passport for a child under 16. If one parent cannot attend, additional paperwork may be required. If one parent has sole legal authority, the correct court or custody evidence may be needed.
Because consent rules are where many child applications get delayed, do not guess. Call before the appointment if the family situation is not straightforward.
Why Choose SameDay Passport & Visas
Child passport applications combine urgent travel pressure with strict parent consent rules. SameDay Passport & Visas helps families prepare the right form, understand which documents prove the parent-child relationship, and identify missing consent paperwork before it becomes a problem.
Service Overview
Need assistance with your passport or visa?
Call us:
Customer Questions
Child Passport FAQs
Can I get a same-day passport for my infant?
- An infant passport can be urgent, but it is still a child passport case. That means the baby is part of the process, parent or guardian consent must be handled correctly, and the citizenship and relationship documents have to be clean. We check the parent documents early because infant cases leave little room for consent mistakes.
Can I renew my child's passport?
- No. Children do not renew passports the way eligible adults do. Each child passport is a new in-person application, even if the child had a passport before.
Do both parents need to be there for a child passport?
- For children under 16, both parents or guardians usually need to appear with the child, or the absent-parent documentation must be correct. We want to know early if one parent cannot attend because a last-minute consent issue can be harder to fix than a missing photo.
What if one parent is out of state, overseas, or cannot be reached?
Do not wait until the appointment to solve that. The case may need notarized consent, proof of sole authority, or special-circumstance documentation. We review the family situation before the appointment so the parent who is present knows what will be asked.
The parent names on the birth certificate and IDs do not match exactly. Is that a problem?
It can be. Child passport delays often come from parent-name mismatches between the birth certificate, current IDs, and application. Bring marriage, divorce, court, or other name-link documents if they explain the difference.
Does my 16- or 17-year-old follow the same rules as a younger child?
The rules change for 16- and 17-year-old applicants. They generally apply with adult forms but still need to show parental awareness. We separate under-16 cases from 16-17 cases before building the checklist.
What documents should I bring for a child passport?
Plan on proof of the child’s U.S. citizenship, proof of parental relationship, parent IDs and photocopies, the correct form, a compliant passport photo, government fees, and proof of urgent travel if timing is tight. If one parent is absent, bring the consent or authority documents that fit that situation.
Can I use a hospital record or a copy of the birth certificate?
Usually no as the main citizenship and relationship proof. Child cases typically need an official birth certificate or other accepted citizenship evidence. If all you have is a copy or hospital record, call before the appointment so we can identify the gap.
My child has a different last name than me. Can we still apply?
Yes, but the name chain has to be clear. Bring documents that prove the parent-child relationship and explain any name changes. We review this before submission because one unexplained name difference can lead to extra questions.
How fast can a child passport be issued?
The fastest realistic path depends on the travel date, appointment availability, complete parent consent, the child’s documents, and the passport photo. We do not start with a generic timeline. We start by checking whether the family can meet all child-specific requirements before the deadline.
Can one parent handle the final pickup or delivery communication?
Often one parent becomes the point person for updates, but the application itself still has to satisfy the parent or guardian consent rules. We also ask the family to keep the phone available during the final stage because receipt confirmation matters when travel is close.
What mistakes most often delay child passport cases?
The common delays are the child not being present when required, forms signed too early, one parent missing without proper consent, parent-name mismatches, unusable photos, uncertified birth records, and fees prepared incorrectly. We check those items before the appointment whenever possible.
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Our Locations
We take the complexity and uncertainty out of the visa application process by working directly with foreign consulates on your behalf.
Los Angeles
145 S Fairfax Ave Suite 375, Los Angeles, CA 90036, United States
Miami
Beverly Blvd
Arlington
1420 N Cooper St Suite 108 Arlington, TX 76011
Austin
6901 N Lamar Blvd Suite 126 Austin, TX 78752
Dallas
811 S Central Expy Suite #500 Richardson, TX 75080
New York
347 5th Ave Suite 1212 A New York, NY 10016
Houston
2100 West Loop South Suite 900 Houston, TX 77027
Washington DC
1441 L St NW Suite #1231 Washington, DC 20005