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| Child Passport Steps | Information |
|---|---|
| Complete and print the passport application online at the Department of State. Do not sign. | Department of State's passport portal. |
| Include 2 passport quality photos. | We recommend that you have these pictures taken by a facility familiar with passport photo requirements such as Walgreens, CVS, or Kinko's |
| Proof of Identity | Original, Certified birth certificate |
| Payment to Department of State | Check in the amount of $140 payable to Department of State. |
| One copy of mother and father’s State issued ID. | If one of the parents cannot be present at the time of execution of the documents then a notarized Form DS-3053 is needed. |
| Proof of Departure | A. Copy of airline tickets B. Company letter of expedite. (Sample Below) C. Travel itinerary Sample Letter |
| 2 copies of the Authorization for Texas Tower to act on your behalf . . Please place one inside the sealed envelope and leave one out for us. | Authorization letters |
| Take your documents to your local post office to be witnessed, signed, and sealed. Do not open this envelope once sealed. You can find a complete list of local agencies at http://iafdb.travel.state.gov | The Passport Agency Deputy will charge an execution fee of $35 |
| Mail to Texas Tower | Texas Tower Passports & Visas 2020 Montrose Blvd. Suite 400 Houston, TX 77006 Phone (713) 874-1420 |
Please download the guide for obtaining your child’s passport.