One Parent Absent? Navigating Form DS-3053 and Consent Rules for Your Child’s Passport
Securing a passport for a child is significantly more complex than for an adult due to the “Two-Parent Consent Law” (22 CFR 51.28). This federal regulation requires both parents or legal guardians to provide consent, a measure designed to prevent international parental child abduction. However, when one parent is physically unable to attend the appointment, Form DS-3053 (Statement of Consent) becomes the essential legal “bridge” to successfully obtaining a travel document.
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