How To Get An Emergency Children Passport Renewal

by erin on January 12, 2011

If you are an American citizen and have minor children that you are going to be taking out of the country, you need to get them a passport. You must prove their origin of birth and identity by obtaining proper travel documents. There are new regulations regarding the process of obtaining such documentation. This is to guarantee the protection of your child from unlawful actions by others. If you have ever wondered how to get an emergency children passport renewal, here are some steps that you can follow.

When you begin this process, you will be required to accompany your minor child. You will be expected to produce items that prove their identity as well as their citizenship. In addition, a completed application that is not signed yet must be submitted at the time of applying. The procedure for an adult applying for a passport for the first time is very similar; you must apply in person.

The reason a parent or guardian must be with the child is to ensure the safety of the child. Because the instance of a child being kidnapped or being held against their will is a growing problem, confirmation of intent is essential. Parents can opt to have their child included on a national alert system. This will inform a parent if someone is trying to apply for a passport for their child, allowing the parent to act.

In order to begin the application process, you must supply certain documents. A birth certificate will prove that your child is a US citizen. This certificate can be an original one or it can be a certified copy. The latter can be obtained from the vital statistics office in the city where the child was born.

Additionally, proof of your relationship with the minor child must be supplied. That can be obtained through a birth certificate confirming either a certified US birth or a certified foreign birth. Other alternatives to prove your relationship can be through an adoption ruling, or a court order that confirms guardianship or custody. The parent or guardian must also provide a photo I. D., such as a driver’s license or an intact passport photo.

In some cases, both parents cannot be present at the time of the application. If this happens, the parent that is not there has to produce a notarized letter saying that they are allowing the single parent to obtain a passport for their child. The parent who is present will have to sign a document in front of an agent that supports the absentee guardian. In doing this, it ensures that the parent that is not there agrees with the process taking place.

If you are the only parent or guardian, you must prove a sole custody situation with your child. The custodial parent will be required to supply the proper documents that show that they are the only parent involved. Accepted documents would include a court order, certified death, or any document that would suggest a parent that was not involved in any way.

Government agencies have taken great measures to protect your child from being removed from the US without the consent of their parents. The new rules make it virtually impossible for people other than parents or guardians to obtain a child passport. This gives parents peace of mind knowing that their children can be kept in the country. There are more steps involved with new passports (as opposed to replacement passport documents) but the effort is well worth the results.

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