Get a Passport - 15 and under

Can I do this?

1. Applicant must be 15 years old or younger at the time of application
2. Must provide active consent from all living parents listed on birth certificate, either in person or provide a notarized, signed consent form (DS-3053)
3. Can provide personal check, cashier’s check or money order

Questions? Call 970-498-7860 and press option 1 to speak with a Recording Technician, or send an email to recording@larimer.gov

What do I need?

1. Applicant and any living parent named on the applicant’s birth certificate present at the appointment or a notarized, signed consent form (DS-3053)
   1. See “Parent(s) Consent” slide for details
2. Completed application (Form DS-11): 
   1. Complete your child’s application at https://pptform.state.gov/ and print it
   2. Paper applications are available in our office, but we ask that you arrive at least 15-20 minutes early for your appointment if you plan to fill out forms in the office
3. Evidence of the child’s citizenship:
   1. Original or certified copy of birth certificate, certificate of naturalization, report of consular birth abroad
          - OR -
   2. Previous passport (if applicable)
      1. If the child’s previous passport was lost or stolen and was NOT expired, please fill out form DS-64 at https://pptform.state.gov/ and print it
4. Proof of relationship to child: You must provide proof of parental relationship to child
   1. Birth certificate (U.S. or foreign)
   2. Adoption decree (original or certified copy)
   3. Divorce decree/parenting plan granting sole decision-making or permission to apply for the child’s passport (original or certified copy)
   4. Court order granting sole legal custody or giving you permission to apply for child’s passport (original or certified copy)
   5. Please see US Department of State’s guidance when the legal guardian of a child is an institution: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/under-16.html
5. Parents’ Consent
   1. Any parent(s) listed on the birth certificate MUST provide consent for minor child to apply for passport

      1. Parent(s) must appear in person with child

         - OR -

   2. Provide a notarized, signed consent form (DS-3053) from parent not present
      1. A notarized, signed consent form (with the wet signature) must be accompanied by FRONT AND BACK photocopy of ID presented to the notary
      2. Not valid after 90 days from date of notarized signature
   3. Death certificate (original or certified copy)
   4. Court documents indicating sole-decision making (original or certified copy)
6. Identification: Physical government-issued photo ID for parents/legal guardians. Acceptable forms of ID include:
   1. Valid (non-expired) driver’s license or state-issued ID card
   2. US or foreign passport
   3. US permanent resident card
   4. If your ID is a non-driver state-issued ID card or instruction permit, or if your driver’s license is from a different state, please provide a second form of ID such as a student ID, Costco card, gym membership, etc. (preferably a photo ID).
   5. A complete list of acceptable forms of identification can be found at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/under-16.html
7. A passport photo can be taken during your appointment for $15. You can also have the photo taken elsewhere (Staples, FedEx, Walgreens, etc.) and bring it with you to your appointment.
   1. Please make yourself aware of the photo requirements: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/photos.html

Questions? Call 970-498-7860 and press option 1 to speak with a Recording Technician, or send an email to recording@larimer.gov

What are the payment requirements?

Two separate payments are required:

1. Check or money order payable to the U.S. Department of State. This fee MUST be a personal check, money order, or cashier’s check. Starter checks are not accepted (name and account number must be imprinted on the check).
   • Check the following boxes to calculate the total to the U.S. Department of State:
     • Passport book (valid for all forms of travel): $100
     • Passport card (only valid for land and sea entry from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda): $15
     • Routine service (For the most current processing times, please check the US Department of State's website): no additional charge
     • Expedited service (For the most current processing times, please check the US Department of State's website): $60
     • Expedited return shipping (passport in hand, 1-2 days after it is mailed): $22.05
     • Total:
2. Payment to Larimer County. Check the following boxes to calculate the total to Larimer County:
   • Execution fee payable by cash, check (made out to Larimer County Clerk), or credit card (3.5% processing fee applies to all card transactions): $35
   • Photo fee (if applicable): $15
   • Total:

Questions? Call 970-498-7860 and press option 1 to speak with a Recording Technician, or send an email to recording@larimer.gov

Make the appointment

• Schedule your appointment at larimer-recording.bookafy.com. 
  Each appointment can include up to 3 applicants.
• If your party has more than 3 applicants, please schedule back-to-back appointments.

Questions? Call 970-498-7860 and press option 1 to speak with a Recording Technician, or send an email to recording@larimer.gov