When you need a valid passport for your child, every detail matters. Sharplink Services simplifies the child passport application process, offering expert support, efficient processing, and peace of mind for parents. Whether it’s your child’s first passport or a child passport renewal, we’ll guide you through each step with clarity and care.
Who Needs a Child Passport?
Any minor under the age of 16 applying for U.S. passport eligibility must go through the child passport application process. Children 15 and older may need their own passport even if traveling with parents. Whether for travel, schooling overseas, adoption, or international mobility, ensuring your child has an up‑to‑date passport is critical to avoid last‑minute disruptions.
What’s Required to Apply for a Child Passport
What’s Needed To Proceed
Make an appointment with your local Post Office, they will act as the accepting agent for the Post Office.
Bring the following to your appointment:
- Both parents – If one is unable to attend the non-attending parent must complete and notarize form DS-3053 “Statement of Consent” – Click Here
- The child and their Birth Certificate for proof of citizenship
- 2 passport photos – 2”x2” White background
- Government-issued ID of both parents i.e. Driver’s license (original and a photocopy)
- Letter of Authorization (LOA) – Click Here – Please complete and sign 2 copies of LOA Signed by both parents in Blue ink
- Completed but unsigned DS-11 Form– use this link https://pptform.state.gov/
- The PO Agent will have you swear the oath and sign by both parents the DS-11 Form. Collect the fees $182.05 Passport Agency fee and the Post Office fee of $35.00
The Post Office agent will seal the signed (DS-11, signed LOA, photo, birth certificate, copy of your ID and fees) in an envelope and return the sealed envelope to you.
To proceed we will need the following sent to our office:
- Sealed envelope – Seal must only be broken by the Passport Agency
- The extra passport photo
- Extra LOA – One will go into the sealed envelope and the other included with the material being sent to us.
- Order Request Form – Download Here
- Check or money order payable to Caring Hands Services for $300.00 (Payment by credit card is also accepted (Visa or Mastercard) with a 5% surcharge)
Our legal document preparation services ensure all forms are completed accurately and consent is documented properly. If you need verification or certification, we offer legal document review service and notary and apostille services, especially useful for international use.
The Step-by-Step Application Process
Sharplink’s process is designed for simplicity and success:
- We check your eligibility and advise if a passport is needed now or for renewal.
- We assist in documenting parental consent, citizenship proof, and photo standards.
- Your package is submitted to the passport agency, and we track progress for you.
- If your trip is close, we help answer questions like “where can I get my passport the same day?”
We structure the process for accuracy and efficiency, reducing the risk of delays or rejection.
Expedited Options for Urgent Travel
When travel must happen quickly, our expedited options are ideal. We offer:
- Guidance on how long does expedited passport take
- Transparent explanation of the expedited passport fee
- Priority handling that meets your required travel timeline
With our support, you know exactly what to expect and can rest assured your child’s passport arrives on time.
Renewal & Apostille for Minors
Looking to update an expired passport? We handle child passport renewal smoothly, ensuring all forms and fees are correct. If your child’s passport is needed for adoption or education abroad, we also offer apostille services in Washington DC to certify documents for international submission. Local clients benefit from notary and apostille services—all provided with expert precision.
Why Choose Sharplink for Your Child’s Passport
With Sharplink you’re in trusted hands. Our commitment includes:
- Trusted legal document services that ensure your application meets government standards
- A parent-friendly process that prioritizes accuracy and ease
- Expert review of applications and supporting documents
- Local and nationwide support, including notary and apostille options in Washington DC
We take care of the complexity so you can focus on what matters—your family.
Start Your Child’s Passport Application Today
Ready to begin? Whether it’s your child’s first passport or they need a renewal, Sharplink is here to help. Contact us today to get expert support, quick processing, and the confidence that your child’s travel documents are accurate and on time.
Passport Services
| New or First Passport, Child’s Passport, Passport Renewal, Name Change, Lost or Stolen Passport, 2nd Limited Passport | |
| SharpLink Fee | Passport Agency Fee |
| 5 to 7 Business Days…. $300 Plus | $212.05 (INCLUDES ALL FEES) |
| Minor…. $300 Plus | $182.05 |
| Passport Card…. | $30 (ADDITIONAL) |
| Cash layout (Cost + 10% surcharge) | |
Make an appointment with your local Post Office, they will act as the accepting agent for the Passport Agency. Bring the following to your appointment:
- Birth Certificate or Certificate of Naturalization – for proof of citizenship
- 2 passport photos – 2”x2” White background
- Government issued ID – i.e. Driver’s license (original and a photocopy)
- Letter of Authorization (LOA) – Click Here – Please complete and sign 2 copies of LOA attached – Sign in Blue ink
- Completed but unsigned DS-11 Form– use this link https://pptform.state.gov/ – Complete online, print but Do Not Sign – The PO Agent will have you swear the oath and sign the DS-11. Collect the fees $212.05 Passport Agency fee and the Post Office fee of $35.00.
The Post Office agent will seal the (signed DS-11, signed LOA, photo, birth certificate, copy of your ID and fees) in an envelope and return the sealed envelope to you.
To proceed we will need the following sent to our office:
- Sealed envelope – Seal must only be broken by the Passport Agency
- Extra unsigned DS-11
- The extra passport photo
- Extra LOA – One will go into the sealed envelope and the other included with the material being sent to us.
- Order Request Form – Click Here
- Check or money order payable to SharpLink Services for $300.00 (Payment by credit card is also accepted (Visa or Mastercard) with a 5% surcharge)
Processing will be 5-7 business days from the date of submission to the Passport Agency. Your passport will be shipped directly to the address listed on your DS-82 Form.
To proceed we will need the following sent to our office:
- Current Passport
- 1 new passport photo – 2”x2” white background
- Completed and signed DS-82 – use this link https://pptform.state.gov/ – to complete the DS-82 online – print and sign in blue or black ink
- Letter of Authorization (LOA) – Click Here – Please complete and sign in Blue ink one copy of the LOA attached.
- Order Request Form – Click Here
- Fees – Passport Agency fee $212.05 – Check or Money order payable to US Department of State
- SharpLink Services fee is $300.00. We accept checks or money orders payable to SharpLink Services. We also accept credit cards (Visa & Mastercard) with a 5% surcharge on credit card payments.
Please send all material to our office.
What’s Needed To Proceed
Make an appointment with your local Post Office, they will act as the accepting agent for the Post Office.
Bring the following to your appointment:
- Both parents – If one is unable to attend the non-attending parent must complete and notarize form DS-3053 “Statement of Consent” – use this link https://eforms.state.gov/Forms/ds3053.PDF
- The child and their Birth Certificate for proof of citizenship
- 2 passport photos – 2”x2” White background
- Government-issued ID of both parents i.e. Driver’s license (original and a photocopy)
- Letter of Authorization (LOA) – Click Here – Please complete and sign 2 copies of LOA Signed by both parents in Blue ink
- Completed but unsigned DS-11 Form– use this link https://pptform.state.gov/
- The PO Agent will have you swear the oath and sign by both parents the DS-11 Form. Collect the fees $182.05 Passport Agency fee and the Post Office fee of $35.00
The Post Office agent will seal the signed (DS-11, signed LOA, photo, birth certificate, copy of your ID and fees) in an envelope and return the sealed envelope to you.
To proceed we will need the following sent to our office:
- Sealed envelope – Seal must only be broken by the Passport Agency
- The extra passport photo
- Extra LOA – One will go into the sealed envelope and the other included with the material being sent to us.
- Order Request Form – Download Here
- Check or money order payable to Caring Hands Services for $300.00 (Payment by credit card is also accepted (Visa or Mastercard) with a 5% surcharge)
What’s Needed To Proceed
Make an appointment with your local Post Office, they will act as the accepting agent for the Passport Agency.
Bring the following to your appointment:
- Completed and signed DS-64 (Statement Regarding a Lost or Stolen Passport) – Click Here
- Birth Certificate or Certificate of Naturalization – for proof of citizenship
- 2 passport photos – 2”x2” White background
- Government-issued ID – i.e. Driver’s license (original and a photocopy)
- Letter of Authorization (LOA) – Click Here – Please complete and sign 2 copies of LOA – Sign in Blue ink
- Completed but unsigned DS-11 Form– use this link https://pptform.state.gov/ – The PO Agent will have you swear the oath and sign the DS-11. Collect the fees $212.05 Passport Agency fee and the Post Office fee of $35.00.
The Post Office agent will seal the (signed DS-11, signed LOA, DS-64, photo, birth certificate, copy of your ID and fees) in an envelope and return the sealed envelope to you.
To proceed we will need the following sent to our office:
- Sealed envelope – Seal must only be broken by the Passport Agency
- The extra passport photo
- Extra LOA – One will go into the sealed envelope and the other included with the material being sent to us.
- Order Request Form – Download Here
- Check or money order payable to SharpLink Services for $300.00 (Payment by credit card is also accepted (Visa or Mastercard) with a 5% surcharge)
What’s Needed To Proceed
To proceed we will need the following sent to our office:
- Current Passport
- 1 new passport photo – 2”x2” white background
- Completed and signed DS-82 – use this secure online link https://pptform.state.gov/ – and sign in blue ink
- Original Proof of Name Change – i.e. Court Documents for Divorce or legal name change or Marriage Certificate
- Letter of Authorization (LOA) – Click Here – Please complete and sign in Blue ink one copy of the LOA.
- Order Request Form – Download Here
- Fees – Passport Agency fee $212.05 – Check or Money order payable to US Department of State
- SharpLink Services fee is $300.00. We accept checks or money orders payable to SharpLink Services. We also accept credit cards (Visa & Mastercard) with a 5% surcharge on credit card payments.
What’s Needed To Proceed
To proceed we will need the following sent to our office:
- Current Passport
- 1 new passport photo – 2”x2” white background – Cannot be the same photo in your primary passport.
- Completed and signed DS-82 – use this link https://pptform.state.gov/ – to complete the DS-82 online – print and sign in blue ink
- Letter of Authorization (LOA) – Click Here – Please complete and sign in Blue ink one copy of each LOA.
- Statement requesting a 2nd Limited Passport. Click Here
- Order Request Form – Download Here
- Fees – Passport Agency fee $212.05 – Check or Money order payable to US Department of State
- SharpLink Services fee is $300.00. We accept checks or money orders payable to SharpLink Services. We also accept credit cards (Visa & Mastercard) with a 5% surcharge on credit card payments.
Required Documents:
- A completed US Passport Application (available on-site).
- Two (2) identical, 2″ x 2″ recent, professional, face-front photographs with a white or light background (no school photos accepted).
- An original or certified copy of a birth certificate with a raised seal and file date issued by a State or Municipal Bureau of Vital Statistics, including both parents’ names (no photocopies accepted), OR
- A Naturalization Certificate (no photocopies accepted), OR
- A previous United States passport
- A valid driver’s license, government identification, Green Card, valid passport from parent’s country, or a previous US passport issued after the applicant’s 16th birthday and not more than 15 years old
If the applicant cannot furnish the above identification, they can present:
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- Three additional forms of identification (bring whatever you have) AND
- An identifying witness who has known the applicant for at least two years, is a US citizen or Resident Alien and can establish their identity by one of the above means.
- Children 15 years or younger renewing a US passport must submit both the passport and an original or certified copy of the birth certificate showing both parents’ full names.
Costs:
- Adults 16 years of age or older: $212.05, payable by personal check or US Postal money order to the US Department of State.
- Children 15 years of age or younger: $182.05, payable by personal check or US Postal money order to the US Department of State
Start by Gathering and Preparing Your Documents
- Fill out the online DS-11 application online, but DO NOT SIGN until directed to do so.
- Click “Create form” when finished.
- Ensure the printed form has two barcodes
Provide Proof of Citizenship
You need to supply one of the following:
- Previous U.S. Passport if you are over 15 years old
- Certified Birth Certificate from the state, county, or city
- Certificate of Citizenship or FS-240, DS-1350
- Certificate of Naturalization
Proof of Identity
Evidence of Immediate Travel
Supply 2 copies of one of the following:
- Travel ticket to a foreign country
- Travel itinerary or e-ticket with reservation confirmation
- Business travelers can submit a Business Letter of Expedite if the above is unavailable. Call for clarification.
Passport Photographs
Obtain 2 passport photos from a professional
U.S. Government Fees
- Make a check or money order payable to “U.S. Department of State” for $190 (processing fee for an expedited passport). The check should have a pre-printed name and address. Temporary or starter checks are not acceptable.
- Acceptance Agent Fee: $35
Authorization Letter
Allows us to act as your agent. Print and complete 2 copies.