PASSPORTS FOR CHILDREN
Notarized Passport Consent for a Child (Form DS-3053)
When both parents can't go to the passport appointment, the parent who can't attend signs Form DS-3053, the Statement of Consent, in front of a notary. We come to your home, office or hospital room anywhere in Greater Boston so the form is notarized correctly the first time.
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DS-3053 AT A GLANCE
Signed in front of a notary
By the parent or guardian who can't attend.
- We come to you, 24/7 by appointment
- Valid government photo ID required
- Copy of your ID made on the spot
- Same-day appointments often available
When Form DS-3053 is needed
What to have ready
- The completed Form DS-3053, left unsigned until we arrive
- Your valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID
- Your child's full legal name and date of birth as they appear on the application
- A plan for getting the original form to the parent attending the appointment
Don't sign the form ahead of time. You'll sign it in front of us.
How it works
- 1
Book a time
Call or request a quote. Evenings, weekends and hospital visits are available.
- 2
We verify your ID
We check your identification and make the photocopy you'll need.
- 3
You sign, we notarize
You sign in front of us and we complete the notarization.
- 4
Send it on
We can ship the original to the other parent with tracking, anywhere in the world.
Related situations
Traveling abroad with your child
Many families also need a notarized travel consent letter. See Minor Travel Consent.
A parent overseas
If the other parent is abroad, they'll usually need to sign before a U.S. consular officer or a local notary. Ask the State Department for guidance.
Hospitals and newborns
We regularly notarize at bedsides and in maternity units. See Hospital and Bedside Notary.
Translations
If supporting documents aren't in English, see Certified Translation.
What happens at your appointment
Mistakes we help you avoid
- Signing too early. A form signed before the notary arrives can't be notarized. Wait for us.
- An old form. The State Department generally expects the consent to be signed within 90 days of the passport application. Plan the timing so it doesn't go stale.
- Forgetting the ID copy. The form usually needs a copy of the front and back of the ID shown to the notary. We make it for you.
- Name mismatches. If your ID shows a different name from the one on the form, tell us before the appointment so we can talk through it.
- Using a local notary abroad when a consulate is required. In some countries, the State Department says DS-3053 must be signed at a U.S. embassy or consulate. If the parent is overseas, check first.
How long it takes
Official sources
We link to official sources so you can check the current rules yourself. Requirements change, and the receiving office always has the final word.
Where we meet you
Frequently asked questions
Can you fill out the DS-3053 for me?
We can't complete forms for you, but we'll check that the signature section and notarial certificate are done correctly. We're notaries and document specialists, not attorneys, so we can't give legal advice, draft documents or explain their legal effect.
Does the other parent need to be there?
No. Only the parent signing Form DS-3053 needs to be with us.
Can you make the copy of my ID?
Yes. We bring what we need to make a clear copy of the front and back of your ID.
How fast can you come?
Often the same day in Greater Boston. Call 617-203-8755 for urgent travel.
Can a grandparent or guardian sign the DS-3053?
A legal guardian can, usually with proof of guardianship. Other relatives generally can't consent on a parent's behalf. Check the State Department's instructions for your situation.
Can you notarize the form at a hospital after a birth?
Yes. We often meet new parents in maternity units across Boston.
Need Form DS-3053 notarized?
We come to you, often the same day.