{"id":62227,"date":"2023-12-15T20:00:57","date_gmt":"2023-12-15T20:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/12\/15\/guide-to-getting-your-childs-passport-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2023-12-15T20:00:57","modified_gmt":"2023-12-15T20:00:57","slug":"guide-to-getting-your-childs-passport-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/12\/15\/guide-to-getting-your-childs-passport-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to getting your child’s passport – The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Getting your child’s first passport<\/a> is a major travel milestone.<\/p>\n

However, getting that perfect passport photo of an infant that can’t raise their head, ensuring both parents are available to go and apply in person, and keeping track of renewing the passport every five years (really, every 4 1\/2 years) is slightly less exciting.<\/p>\n

But if you want to leave the country with your whole family, you must put in the work to have the fun. So, here’s what you need to know about obtaining your child’s U.S. passport.<\/p>\n

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Child passport basics<\/h2>\n

Wait until your baby is born and then request that birth certificate<\/h3>\n

You can do lots of things to prepare for life “after baby” before your baby is born. Unfortunately, getting a passport isn’t one of those things you can check off the list in advance.<\/p>\n

Sit tight and once your tiny traveler arrives, immediately request a certified birth certificate, which is necessary for obtaining the passport. You’ll need the “long form” version of the birth certificate that comes from the Bureau of Vital Statistics and not a commemorative version you may get from the hospital. The birth certificate will need the registrar’s signature and must be embossed, impressed or have a multicolored seal of the registrar.<\/p>\n

The exact process of getting the birth certificate varies around the country, but it’s often possible to request one within the first week or two of life. You don’t have to have your baby’s social security number to get a passport. However, if you have one, you must provide it.<\/p>\n

Make an appointment<\/h3>\n

If you need your child’s passport ASAP due to a family emergency, try to make an appointment with a passport agency for life or death circumstances. However, know these are extremely limited.<\/p>\n

Those with international travel in three business days may qualify for a life-or-death emergency appointment<\/a> if you have a family member outside of the U.S. who has died, is dying or has a life-threatening illness or injury, per the U.S. Department of State.<\/p>\n

For urgent non-emergency travel within 14 days, call 877-487-2778 to make an in-person appointment at a passport agency or center. Note these appointments are also limited.<\/p>\n

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Otherwise, you must submit your child’s completed passport application \u2014 including supporting documents, photo and fees \u2014 in person at a passport acceptance facility<\/a>. This may require making an appointment.<\/p>\n

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