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fifoldara t1_ja4cbu5 wrote

Reply to comment by CPTDisgruntled in TIFU by texting my ex-wife by LaVieEnRoseLavelle

Not for children in the U.S., you have to go through the same application/proof of citizenship/both parents present or signing off on it every time.

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HelenaBirkinBag t1_ja59662 wrote

Yes. I was present with my ex when my children’s passports were both issued and renewed. Ironically, we didn’t need our actual children for the renewal (just pics) but both of us had to request it together.

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Aadaenyaa t1_ja67bqi wrote

Wow. As a passport acceptance agent, I can tell you, the children are required every time. Children's passports aren't renewed. You need every thing, every time. Without the child there, how do we know it's the correct child? Children change appearances very quickly, that's why their passports are only good for 5 years. You could literally provide a photo of ANY child and claim it was the same one.

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HelenaBirkinBag t1_ja69yi0 wrote

Well, I don’t know what to tell you. We didn’t have them with us for their renewals, and there were no issues.

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Aadaenyaa t1_ja7pwtw wrote

Directly from the State Department website:

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/under-16.html

Children Under 16

All children under age 16 must apply for a passport in person with two parents or guardians using Form DS-11. You cannot renew your child's passport using Form DS-82. Passports for children under age 16 are only valid for 5 years.

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HelenaBirkinBag t1_ja9ghge wrote

Again, I don’t know what to tell you other than I remember two years ago accurately.

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