How to renew a child’s passport?
Did you know that a child passport has the validity of only 5 years? Passports for adults last 10 years, so you may forget to renew your child’s passport after they expire. So, if your children have passports, make sure you check the expiration date. If it is expired already or about to expire in six or fewer months, then you need to replace it asap in case you are planning for an overseas family vacation soon. So, you want to how the application for child passport renewal takes place, ETS expedite passport services will answer your question. Apply for child passport renewal You are only allowed to use the passport renewal form DS-82, if you got your last passport after you crossed 16 years of age. To apply for a child passport renewal (even if online) you are required to go the passport office with said child/ children in person. The procedure to renew the child passport is slightly different for those under 16 years of age and those above. First step – Gather all your documents In case you apply for baby passport (i.e. for child below 16 years) You will need –
Passport renewal for minor (16 and up years of age) A passport for 16 and up child has a validity for 10 years as an adult passport. What you need -
Second Step – Finding a passport office While many just apply at a post office there are many passport offices available at the local government buildings or libraries. You may google “passport offices near me” or “post office with passport services near me” and get the answer. In the office you will meet the passport acceptance agent who will examine all the documents, accept the fee and watch as you sign the form. Then, they will send the filled application to the Department of State to start processing. Third Step – Pay the fees This will be dependent upon the child’s age. Under 16 years of age
Of and Over 16 years of age
After this, you will have to wait. How to Expedite a Child's Passport renewal? Passport processing time typically takes 4-6 week (regular) and 2-3 weeks (expedite) with post offices. But what if you want it renewed faster than that? - You can use passport expediting service, especially a good one like the ETS San Diego passport agency. It can get your kid a shiny new passport quick- with processing time as fast as 24 hours. No need to make a road trip to the office, no missing work (or children to miss school/playing) or making a suitable appointment – just courier your child’ documents to us after they are verified at the post office and the passport will be in your hands as soon as in 24 hours if opt to.
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