Form DS-3053 is used to gather the information necessary is to establish two parent consent for a minor’s passport application.

How do I fill out Form DS-3053?

The purpose of Form DS-3053 is when a minor under the age of 16 applies for a passport and one parent or legal guardian is not available to be present when the passport is executed. This form should be completed, notarized, and used as the statement of consent.

Starting at the top of the page with field 1, enter the minor’s last name, first name, and middle name. Moving down, enter the minor’s date of birth in field 2. The format is two-digit for the month and day, and four-digits for the year. If your birthday is March, 16, 2010, the date should be written as 03/16/2010. In field 3, check the box if the minor needs a passport book and card, book only, or card only.

Moving to field 4, starting on the first line, enter the parent or legal guardian’s name who is not applying and will be there when the passport is executed. On the second line, enter the parent or legal guardian’s name of the person who is applying and is not available to be present when the minor applies for a passport.

Moving to the middle of field 4, enter the address of the parent or guardian who is not applying, apartment or suite number is applicable, city, state, and zip code. Down to the next line, enter your best contact number, including area code and a current email address.

Stop here. Your signature must be witnessed and notarized in field 5.

This form is used to apply for a new passport. After you complete this form, you must submit this application in person to a designated acceptance agent.

How do I fill out Form DS-11?

Starting at the top of page one, check the box that reflects what type of document you are looking for (passport book, card, both).

Beginning on line one, fill in your last, first, and middle name. Fill in your date of birth in line 2. Note there are two digits for month and day and four digits for the year. Check the appropriate box for line three; M is for male F is for female. Line four asks for your place of birth. Leave a space in between city and state or between city and country.

Enter you social security number on line 5 and your email information on line 6. If you choose to provide your email address in Item #6 on this application, Passport Services may use that address to contact you in the event there is a problem with your application or if you need to provide additional information.

Fill in your primary contact phone number on line 7. Line 8 includes your full mailing address. You may use a PO Box, company address, permanent address, or you may address it “In Care Of” or “Attention To” and write the receiver’s name. Continue with your city, state, zip, and if outside of the US fill in your country of origin. Line 9 ask that you enter any other last names you have used previously.

Stop here and move on to page 2. You must wait to fill out the rest of page one when you are in-person with an authorized agent.

Starting on page two, line one, enter your last name, first name, and middle name. Then enter your date of birth, note there are two digits for month and day and four digits for the year.

Line 10 is asking for your parental Information. Enter Mother/Father/Parent’s first and middle name, and then enter your Mother/Father/Parent’s last name in this section. Note that this forms wants your parent’s last name at their birth. For instance, enter your mother’s maiden name if she took your father’s last name when they married. Moving down, enter the parent’s date of birth: there are two digits for month and day and four digits for the year.

Next, enter the parent’s place of birth. On the right check the correct box if they are male or female, and if they are a US citizen.

Moving down, enter the other parent’s information.

Just like before, enter Mother/Father/Parent’s first and middle name, and then enter your Mother/Father/Parent’s last name. Moving down, enter the parent’s date of birth, and then enter the parent’s place of birth. On the right check the correct box if they are male or female, and if they are a US citizen.

Line 11 wants to know if you have been married before. If yes, continue to fill out this section. FIll in your current spouse or most recent spouse’ full name. Continue with their date of birth: two digits for month and day and four digits for the year, and their place of birth. Moving down, check the correct box answering if your current or most recent spouse is a US citizen. Next, enter the date of the marriage: two digits for month and day and four digits for the year.

Next, check the correct box indicating if you are widowed or divorced. If yes, enter the date. If not, move onto line 12.

Enter your additional contact number if you have one, and indicate if it is your home, cell, work, or fill in the blank if another type of number. Fill in your occupation on line 13, and your employer or school name on line 14.

Moving down to line 15, enter your height. On line 16 fill in your hair color, and on line 17 fill in your eye color. If you know your travel plans, enter the departure date on line 18 followed by the return date, and the country(ies) you plan to visit.

Down to line 19, enter your permanent address if you listed a P.O. Box under Mailing Address or if the residence is different from Mailing Address. You cannot use a PO Box as a permanent address.

Onto line 20, you need to fill in your emergency contact’s information. Provide their full name, address, city, state, zip code, contact phone number, and your relationship to the emergency contact (spouse, parent, etc.).

Line 21 wants to know if you have applied for or been issued a U.S. Passport Book or Passport Card? If not, you have completed this form. If you have applied for been issued a passport book or card, you need to continue on line 21 and fill in your name as printed on your most recent passport book, most recent passport book number, most recent passport book issue date, and check the correct box regarding status of your most recent passport card: Submitting with application, Stolen, Lost, In my possession if expired. You have completed the DS-11 form.

Remember that you must submit this application in person to a designated acceptance agent, noted in the beginning of this how to.

Form DS-3053 can be found here: https://documentshelper.com/form-ds-3053-statement-of-consent-issuance-of-a-u-s-passport-to-a-minor-under-age-16/

The DS-82 form is used to renew your expired passport, and can only be used if you have your passport, were over 16 years old when your passport was issued, and your name is the same as it appears on your expired passport, or have had your name changed by marriage or court order and can submit proper certified documentation to reflect the name change.

How do I fill out Form DS-82?

Starting at the top of page one, check the box that reflects what type of document you are looking for (passport book, card, or both). Then starting on line one enter your current last name. If your name was changed through marriage or court order you will be able to include this information on line 11 with a certified copy of your marriage license or court order.

Still on line one, fill in your first and middle name. Fill in your date of birth on line 2. Note there are two digits for month and day and four digits for the year. Check the appropriate box for line three; M is for male F is for female. Line four asks for your place of birth. Leave a space in between city and state or between city and country.

Enter your social security number on line 5 and your email information on line 6. If you choose to provide your email address in Item #6 on this application, Passport Services may use that address to contact you in the event there is a problem with your application or if you need to provide additional information.

Fill in your primary contact phone number on line 7. Line 8 includes your full mailing address. You may use a PO Box, company address, permanent address, or you may address it “In Care Of” or “Attention To” and write the recipient’s name. Continue with your city, state, zip. If you live outside of the US fill in your country of origin.

Line 9 ask that you enter any other last names you have used previously. Line 10 asks you to enter your most recent passport book or card number as well as the date it was issued in its corresponding box. Line 11 is for those who have changed their last name through marriage or court order. Check the correct box regarding why your last name was changed, the place the change took place, and the date the change was made.

Staple a color photograph, 2 inches by 2 inches, of you by yourself, taken within the last six months. The image size measured from the bottom of your chin to the top of your head (including hair) should not be less than 1 inch, and not more than 1 3/8 inches. The photograph must be in color, clear, with a full front view of your face. The photograph must be taken with a neutral facial expression or a natural smile and with both eyes open, and printed on photo quality paper with a plain light background.

The photograph must be taken in normal street attire, without a hat or head covering, unless a signed statement is submitted by the applicant verifying that the hat or head covering is part of recognized, traditional religious attire that is customarily or required to be worn continuously when in public, or a signed doctor’s statement is submitted verifying the item is used daily for medical purposes. Headphones, bluetooth, or similar devices cannot be worn in the photograph. Glasses or other eye-wear are not acceptable unless you provide a signed statement from a doctor explaining why you cannot remove them due to medical reasons.

USE CAUTION WHEN STAPLING YOUR PHOTO: Use 4 staples vertically (up and down, north to south) in the corners as close to the outer edge as possible. Do not bend the photo.

Sign and enter today’s date on the bottom of page 1.

Starting on page two, line one, enter your last name, first name, and middle name. Then enter your date of birth, note there are two digits for month and day and four digits for the year. Starting on line 12, enter your height, then moving along to line 13 enter your hair color and line 14 is for your eye color. Enter your current occupation on line 15 as well as your employer or school information on line 16.

Line 17 asks for additional contact numbers. Enter your address information again for line 18. Enter your emergency contact person’s information on line 19, and finally on line 20 fill in any travel arrangements you currently have planned with travel dates and countries to visit.

You have now completed the DS-82 form. Mail this form in with all proper attachments and fees.

Form N-400 is an application to become a naturalized U.S. citizen. Fill out this form in black ink only.

How do I fill out Form N-400?

There are 18 parts of this form to complete. Start with Part 1, information about your eligibility. Select the box that applies to you and be sure you only select one box.

Part 2 is looking for information about you, the person applying for naturalization. On Item Number 1 enter your current legal name, which is the name on your birth certificate unless it changed after birth by a legal action such as marriage or a court order.

For item number 2 enter your name exactly as it appears on your permanent resident card. Print your name exactly as it appears on your permanent resident card even if it is misspelled or has changed through marriage, divorce, or other court order since you received your card. Enter “N/A” if you do not have a permanent resident card.

Item Number 3 ask for other names you have used since birth (include nicknames, aliases, and maiden name, if applicable). If you have used any other names or aliases, provide them in this section. If you need extra space to complete this section, use a separate sheet of paper.

Item Number 4 is optional and wants to know if you want to change your name. A court can allow you to change your name when you are naturalized. Any name change you request on this application will not be final until you are naturalized by the court. If you want the court to change your name at your naturalization oath ceremony, select “Yes” and complete this section. You do not need to request a name change if your name has changed through marriage, divorce, or other court order.

For Item Number 5 enter your U.S. Social Security Number if you have one. Provide your U.S. Social Security number or enter “N/A” if you do not have one.

Item Number 6 wants you to enter your USCIS Online Account Number if you have one. If you have previously filed an application, petition, or request using the USCIS online filing system provide the USCIS Online Account Number you were issued by the system. You can find your USCIS Online Account Number by logging in to your account and going to the profile page. If you previously filed certain applications, petitions, or requests on a paper form via a USCIS Lockbox facility, you may have received a USCIS Online Account Access Notice issuing you a USCIS Online Account Number. If you received this notice, your USCIS Online Account Number can be found at the top. If you were issued a USCIS Online Account Number, enter it in the space provided. Please note that the USCIS Online Account Number is not the same as an A-Number.

Item Number 7 wants you to indicate your gender: male or female. Item Number 8 wants you to enter your date of birth. Always use eight numbers to show your date of birth. Enter the date in this order: Month, Day, Year. For example, for May 1, 1958 enter it as 05/01/1958.

Item Number 9 is asking for the date you became a lawful permanent resident if that applies to you. Provide the official date when your permanent residence began as shown on your Permanent Resident Card. Enter the date in this order: Month, Day, Year. For example, for May 1, 1958 enter it as 05/01/1958.

Item Number 10 is asking for you country of birth. Enter the name of the country you were born. Use the name of the country at the time of your birth, even if the name of the country has changed.

For item number 11 enter your country of citizenship or nationality. Enter the name of the country as it currently exists, where you are currently a citizen or national. If the country no longer exists, enter the current name of the country with current authority. If you are stateless, enter the name of the country, as it currently exists, where you were last a citizen or national. If you are a citizen or national of more than one country, enter the name of the foreign country that issued your last passport.

Item Number 12 wants to know if you have a physical or developmental disability or mental impairment that prevents you from demonstrating your knowledge and understanding of the English language and/or civics requirements for naturalization? Choose “Yes” if you are requesting an exception to the English language and/or civics tests based on a physical or developmental disability or mental impairment that prevents you from complying with the English language and/or civics requirements for naturalization. Submit Form N-648, Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions, as an attachment to your Form N-400.

Item Number 13 will determine if you are exempt from the English language test. Depending on your age and the length of time you have been a lawful permanent resident, you may not be required to take the English language test.

Part 3 is for people who need accommodations with Disabilities and/or Impairments. Reasonable accommodations vary with each disability and/or impairment. They may involve modifications to practices or procedures. There are various types of reasonable accommodations that USCIS may offer. Examples include but are not limited to: 1. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, USCIS may provide you with a sign-language interpreter at an interview or other immigration benefit-related appointment; 2. If you are blind or have low vision, USCIS may permit you to take a test orally rather than in writing; or 3. If you are unable to travel to a designated USCIS location for an interview, USCIS may visit you at your home or hospital to conduct the naturalization interview.

If you believe that you need USCIS to accommodate your disability and/or impairment, choose “Yes” and then any applicable box in Items A. – C. in Item Number 1. that describes the nature of your disabilities and/or impairments. In the lines below, describe the types of accommodations you are requesting. If you are requesting a sign language interpreter, indicate for which language (American, Spanish, etc… Sign Language). On Item C. in Item Number 1. of this application, indicate whether you use a wheelchair so the agency can better prepare for your visit.

Part 4 is asking for your contact information. Provide your current telephone numbers as well as your current email address. Type or print “N/A” if an item is not applicable or if the answer is “none”. If you are hearing impaired and use a TTY telephone connection, indicate this by writing “TTY” after the telephone number.

Part 5 wants you to list every address where you have lived during the last 5 years, including other countries prior to filing your Form N-400. Start with where you live now, and then include the dates for each place you have lived in a month, day, and year format. For example, enter May 1, 1998 to June 1, 1999 as 05/01/1998 to 06/01/1999. Provide your mailing address if it is different from your current address. Provide “In Care Of Name” information, if this applies to you. If you do not have a State or Province, enter the name of your city again in that box. If you do not have a ZIP or Postal Code, enter “00000” in the ZIP or Postal Code box.

Part 6 is asking for iInformation about your parents If neither of your parents is a United States citizen, skip this part and go to Part 7. Otherwise, complete Item Numbers 1., 2., and 3. in Part 6. Select “No” if your mother or father are not U.S. citizens and proceed to the next Item Number or Part as directed on the form. If one or both of your parents is a U.S. citizen, select “Yes” and complete Items A. – E. in Item Number 2. (mother’s citizenship) and Items A. – E. in Item Number 3. (father’s citizenship) in Part 6.

Part 7 needs you to provide your biographic information. Item Numbers 1 and 2 ask for your ethnicity and race. Select the boxes that best describe your ethnicity and race. For item number 3 enter your height. Select the values that best match your height in feet and inches. For example, if you are five feet and nine inches, select “5” for feet and “09” for inches. Item Number 4 ask for your weight. Enter your weight in pounds. If you do not know your weight, or need to enter a weight under 30 pounds or over 699 pounds, enter “000.” Item Number 5 is asking for your eye color. Check the box that best describes the color of your eyes. Finally, finish part 7 by selecting your hair color in item number 6. Check the box that best describes your hair color.

Part 8 is about your employment and schools you have attended. List where you have worked or attended school full time or part time during the last 5 years. Provide information for the complete time period. Include all military, police, and/or intelligence service. Begin by providing information about your current and most recent employment, studies, or unemployment, if applicable. Provide the locations and dates where you worked, were self-employed, were unemployed, or have studied during the last 5 years. If you worked for yourself, write “self-employed.” If you were unemployed, write “unemployed.”

Part 9 Want to know if you have spent any time outside the United States. For item number 1. enter the total number of days (24 hours or longer) you spent outside the United States during the last 5 years. For item number 2 enter the total number of trips (24 hours or longer) you have taken outside the United States during the last 5 years. Finally, for item number 3 enter your information for every trip (24 hours or longer) you have taken outside the United States during the last 5 years. Start with your most recent trip and work backwards.

Part 10 is about your marital history. For item number 1 enter your marital status. Select your marital status on the date you file your Form N-400. If you are single and have never been married, go to Part 11. For item number 2, if you are married, indicate if your spouse is a current member of the U.S. Armed Forces. Item Number 3 want to know how many times have you been married (including annulled marriages, marriages to other people, and marriages to the same person). Enter the number of times you were married. If you were married to the same person more than one time, count each time as a separate marriage.

For item 4 enter if you are now married, and provide the requested information about your current spouse. Item Number 5 want to know if your current spouse a U.S. citizen. Check the correct box to indicate whether your current spouse is a U.S. citizen.
For Item Number 6, select the box that indicates when your spouse became a U.S. citizen and provide the date he or she became a U.S. citizen. Item Number 7 as you to provide the requested information if your spouse is not a U.S. citizen. Item Number 8 want to know how many times has your current spouse been married (including annulled marriages, marriages to other people, and marriages to the same person).

Please note that if your current spouse has been married before, provide the following information about your current spouse’s prior spouse including your current spouse’s prior spouse’s full legal name, immigration status (if known), date of birth, country of birth, country of citizenship or nationality, date of marriage with prior spouse, date marriage ended with prior spouse, and how the marriage ended with prior spouse. If your current spouse had more than one previous marriage, use a separate sheet of paper to provide the information requested. If your spouse was married to the same person more than one time, provide the requested information about each marriage separately.

Item Number 9 want information regarding if you were married before. Enter the requested information about your prior spouse including full legal name, immigration status (if known), date of birth, country of birth, country of citizenship or nationality, date of marriage with prior spouse, date marriage ended with prior spouse, and how the marriage ended with prior spouse. If you have more than one previous marriage, provide that information on a separate sheet of paper. If you were married to the same person more than one time, provide the requested information about each marriage separately.

Part 11 covers information about your children. For item number 1, indicate your total number of children. Count all of your children, including if they are alive, missing, deceased; born in other countries or in the United States; under 18 years of age or over 18 years of age; married or unmarried; living with you or elsewhere; current stepchildren; legally adopted children; or children born when you were not married.

Item Number 2 ask you to provide information about all your children listed in Item Number 1., regardless of age. If you need it, use a separate sheet of paper to provide the information requested. The following information is needed for each child: the child’s current legal name; A-Number (if applicable); date of birth; country of birth (type or print the name of the country at the time of your child’s birth, even if the name changed); relationship to you (for example, biological child, stepchild, legally adopted child); and current address.

If your son or daughter is living with you, type or print “Child Residing With Me” in the space provided for the child’s address; If your son or daughter is not living with you, type or print the address where your child resides; or If your son or daughter is missing or deceased, type or print “Child Missing” or “Child Deceased” in the space provided for the address.

Part 12 is asking for additional information about you, the person applying for naturalization. Item Numbers 1-50 are yes or no questions. Check the correct box for each question. If you answer “Yes” to any of the questions 1-44, include a typed or printed explanation on a separate sheet of paper. You may also provide evidence to support your answers. If you answer “No” to any question in Item Numbers 45-50, include a typed or printed explanation on a separate sheet of paper.

Part 13 is your statements, certifications, and signature. Item Numbers 1- 6 want you to indicate whether you read this application yourself or whether you had an interpreter assist you. Check the correct box. Then, sign and date this application.

Part 14 wants your interpreter’s contact information, certification, and signature. Answer item numbers 1-7 regarding your interpreter. If you used anyone as an interpreter to read the Instructions and questions on this application to you in a language in which you are fluent, the interpreter must fill out this section, provide his or her name, the name and address of his or her business or organization (if any), their daytime telephone number, their mobile telephone number(if any), and their email address. The interpreter must also sign and date the application.

Part 15 wants the contact information, declaration, and signature of the person preparing this application, if it was someone other than the applicant. The preparer should answer iItem numbers 1-8, and contain the signature of the person who completed your application, if other than the applicant.

If the same individual acted as your interpreter and your preparer, that person should complete both part 14 and part 15. If the person who completed this application is associated with a business or organization, that person should complete the business or organization name and address information. Anyone who helped you complete this application must sign and date the application.

Do not complete Parts 16, 17, or 18 until a USCIS Officer instructs you to do so at the interview.