$197
2-3 weeks
- Get your passport in 2-3 weeks
- All forms completed for you
- AI assistance on your application
- 24/7 support and help
- Detect errors before you send
Get a child passport in 3 days and be ready for their next adventure
Start your child's travel adventures with an easy passport application. Skip the long lines and paperwork. In just 10 minutes, you're all set. Less time applying and more time for planning those special family trips.
Start ApplicationHelloGov AI, Inc. is a private company registered with the U.S. Department of State as a hand-carry passport courier. Government fee not included.
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Passport application
Your application is 75% complete
- Complete your application
- Upload your requirements
- Print your shipping label
- Send your packet to us
Fill out your super-simple passport application
Fill in a few details and you're set. HelloGov makes your application quick, straightforward and hassle-free.
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Scan your documents and get them checked instantly
Scan your documents from your device and we'll check them straight away to make sure everything's in order for a successful application.
Application status for Daniela
- Documents sent
- Application in review
- At passport agencyIn-review
- Passport approved
- You'll soon receive the passport
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What you need for a Child passport application
Start ApplicationYou'll be able to scan all of these documents quickly and easily from your HelloGov account and get them checked and verified by your personal AI assistant.
Government Fee
You’ll need to pay a government fee to apply for your passport, which varies by the type of application and services requested (HelloGov calculates your fees and shows you how to write a check that gets accepted first-time).
Passport Photo
You'll need a recent passport photo that meets guidelines for size, background, and quality to ensure your identification (HelloGov scans your photo and checks it against the requirements).
Proof Of Citizenship
You’ll need to submit proof that you’re a US citizen such as your birth certificate, naturalization certificate, or previous US passport (you can add proof of your US citizenship to your application easily with HelloGov).
Proof Of Relationship
You’ll need to submit a birth certificate or adoption documents to establish the relationship with their parents (you can upload and submit your proof quickly and easily with HelloGov).
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Proof Of Travel
To apply for an expedited service, you’ll need to provide proof of imminent travel, such as an airline ticket or a travel itinerary (get help attaching your travel documents or creating an itinerary to expedite your application with HelloGov).
Proof Of Parent ID
When applying for a passport for a minor, parents must provide their own ID to link them to the child (you can easily upload your children’s ID documents in a few clicks with HelloGov).
Get your child’s passport in as little as 3 days
Every option includes all forms completed for you, AI assistance on your application, error detection before you send, and 24/7 support.
$399
6-10 business days
- Use a courier to get your passport faster
- All forms completed for you
- AI assistance on your application
- 24/7 support and help
- Detect errors before you send
$649
4-6 business days
- Use the quicker couriers for faster delivery
- All forms completed for you
- AI assistance on your application
- 24/7 support and help
- Detect errors before you send
$749
3-4 business days
- Use the fastest couriers for fastest delivery
- All forms completed for you
- AI and human assistance on your application
- 24/7 support and help
- Detect errors before you send
Say goodbye to complicated passport applications
See the difference our AI-assisted platform makes.
AI Application ScannerEvery application is scanned & verified
Scan progress100%
- Application form scannedVerified
- Photo complianceVerified
- Document authenticityVerified
- Field validationCompleted
- Eligibility confirmedVerified
- Error detectionVerified
Application ready to submit99.4% approval rate
With HelloGov
- Simple passport applications and document verification
- AI checks for application accuracy to avoid delays
- Around-the-clock support and tailored advice
- Real-time tracking of passport application status
Without HelloGov
- Complex and lengthy passport application process
- Unclear processing times that disrupt your travel plans
- Limited support hours and non-specific advice
- Minimal updates on application progress
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HelloGov + iVisa.
One platform for the whole journey: passports from HelloGov, travel visas from iVisa. Two market leaders are now one company, covering every document a trip requires.
Child passport FAQs
Common questions about child passport applications and processing.
Top Questions
Applying for a minor's passport requires in-person application for anyone under the age of 16. Typically, you'd fill out the DS-11 form from the Department of State or pick one up at your local post office.
With HelloGov, the process is much more straightforward.
You can complete the DS-11 application form for your child online, scan any required citizenship documents or supporting documents, and print everything from the comfort of your home. Our AI assistants provide a range of passport services including making sure all your documents are accurate and that your application form is signed correctly, simplifying the process for you.
Children of all ages, even newborn, need to have a passport for international travel. There’s no minimum age requirement for getting a passport in the US and every traveler must have a passport when traveling abroad.
If you’re planning a trip abroad with your little ones soon, apply for their passport with HelloGov and get their passport quickly and without any hassle.
Children’s passport a valid for 5 years. Unlike adult passports that are valid for 10 years, passports issued to child under the age of 16 are valid for a shorter period. This is because children’s appearances change a lot as they grow.
The process for renewing a child’s passport is almost identical to applying for their first passport. You’ll need to submit a new passport application (DS-11 form) in person and will need the consent and presence of both parents or legal guardians, along with the child's existing passport, a new passport photo, a birth certificate or other citizenship documents, and the passport fee.
If you’re looking to renew your child’s passport, HelloGov can make the process more straightforward. With our passport services, you can fill in your child’s DS-11 form online, scan any documents and get everything checked before applying.
To apply for your child's passport, you'll need:
A completed DS-11 passport form.
The child’s original birth certificate or foreign birth certificate to prove U.S. citizenship.
Passport photos of the child; if it's a baby's passport photo, it must meet specific requirements.
A photocopy of both parents’ or legal guardians' identification documents.
A signed statement from both parents or legal guardian authorizing passport issuance for the child.
The required passport fee.
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