A Complete Guide to Notarizing the U.S. Passport Parental Consent Form Remotely
If you’re applying for a U.S. passport for a child under age 16 and only one parent or guardian can be present, you’ll need Form DS-3053: Statement of Consent. This form is critical in protecting the identity and safety of minors—but did you know you can complete and notarize it online in just a few easy steps?
In this article, we’ll walk you through:
- What DS-3053 is and when it’s needed
- How to fill it out
- How to notarize it remotely with OnlineNotary.us
When Do You Need DS-3053?
You’ll need the DS-3053 form when:
- Only one parent or guardian is available to attend the passport appointment
- The other parent cannot appear in person, but agrees to the child receiving a passport
Without this form, the passport agency will likely reject the application.
How to Fill Out Form DS-3053
You can now complete Form DS-3053 online using an easy-to-use form filler, designed to help you complete the document accurately and quickly.
After completing the form, you can instantly schedule a notary session with one of our commissioned remote online notaries.
Can You Notarize DS-3053 Online?
Yes! The U.S. Department of State accepts remotely notarized DS-3053 forms, provided the notary is commissioned in a U.S. state that allows remote online notarization (RON) and the notarization complies with state laws.
Benefits of notarizing online with OnlineNotary.us:
- You can fill out your DS-3053 form online
- Instantly schedule your notary after building your form
- Available to both US residents and non-US residents
Steps to Notarize Form DS-3053 Online
- Complete your DS-3053 online using our guided form filler.
- Schedule your notarization appointment at a time that works for you.
- Click a link to join your session – use your smartphone or computer browser
- Verify your identity using secure ID and knowledge-based authentication.
- Meet with a notary via secure video.
- Sign the form in the notary’s presence.
- Download your notarized DS-3053 with digital seal and notary certificate.
Let Us Help with DS-3053 Notarization
OnlineNotary.us makes it quick and easy to complete and notarize Form DS-3053 from the comfort of your home. Simply complete the form online, schedule your appointment, and click a browser link to join your session.
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- Pricing for U.S. Signers: $25 for a single document; $10 for each additional document notarized in the same session
- Pricing for International (Non-U.S.) Signers: $45 for a single document; $15 for each additional document in the same session