Would you be mad if your 16 year old got a passport behind your back?

[Guest]

I thought you needed parental sign off under 18? I could swear I saw that on my last application.

You can apply for your own at 16. It is easier with parental consent but anyone 16+ can apply

[Sassy762]

This link says that at least One parent must be aware that the teen is getting a passport https://travel.state.gov/content/travel ... 16-17.html

[Guest]

For applicants Aged 16 and 17...

4. Show Parental Awareness
If you have your own current identification document (ID), you may apply for a passport. You must show at least one parent or guardian knows that you are applying for a passport. Your passport application may be denied if we have received written objection from one of your parents or legal guardians. For more information, please see Children's Passport Issuance Alert Program.

How to Show Parental Awareness:

A parent or legal guardian appearing with you in person when you apply for your passport. The agent or employee accepting the application will ask your parent or legal guardian to sign Form DS-11.
A signed, notarized statement consenting to issuance of a passport from at least one parent or legal guardian (should be accompanied by a photocopy of that parent or guardian's ID).

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel ... 16-17.html

[Pjmm]

I guess I'd be impressed that he figured it out, got the documents and got himself there. The fact they didn't ask for help is a bit concerning to me and I'd want to know why he felt he had to hide this activity when most likely I'd taken him for the passport.

[Not OP]

My SD got her own passport a few months ago

This link says that at least One parent must be aware that the teen is getting a passport https://travel.state.gov/content/travel ... 16-17.html

The requirements to get a passport for a 16-year-old or a 17-year-old are identical to those needed to get a passort for an adult but with a few additional considerations.
Minors ages 16-17 with their own identification can apply for a passport by themselves. However, Passport Services does recommend that at least one parent appear in person with the minor to identify him/her and to show parental awareness. Parental awareness can be shown by having a parent accompany the minor when applying or a signed statement consenting to issuance of a passport from at least one parent. The latter should be accompanied by a photocopy of that parent's ID.

[Guest]

This link says that at least One parent must be aware that the teen is getting a passport https://travel.state.gov/content/travel ... 16-17.html

It is recommended not required. Look at the actual form. You can sign for yourself if you are 16 and older.

[Guest]

Look at the actual form

For applicants Aged 16 and 17...

4. Show Parental Awareness
If you have your own current identification document (ID), you may apply for a passport. You must show at least one parent or guardian knows that you are applying for a passport. Your passport application may be denied if we have received written objection from one of your parents or legal guardians. For more information, please see Children's Passport Issuance Alert Program.

How to Show Parental Awareness:

A parent or legal guardian appearing with you in person when you apply for your passport. The agent or employee accepting the application will ask your parent or legal guardian to sign Form DS-11.
A signed, notarized statement consenting to issuance of a passport from at least one parent or legal guardian (should be accompanied by a photocopy of that parent or guardian's ID).

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel ... 16-17.html

[Guest]

How do I get a passport for a minor?

Each minor must submit a completed, unsigned application form, evidence of citizenship, evidence of identity, and passport photos. The difference is that the minor's parents must appear with the child or provide a consent form and submit evidence of relationship to the child.

https://www.us-passport-service-guide.c ... inors.html

[That'swhatshesaid]

I thought you needed parental sign off under 18? I could swear I saw that on my last application.

We had to sign for our boys to get a passport a couple of years ago. They were 16 and 14.

[Sassy762]

Thats weird.....why have the "parental awareness"part if they don't enforce it? I would be irritated that my child felt they had to do this on their own instead of telling/asking me in the first place.

This link says that at least One parent must be aware that the teen is getting a passport https://travel.state.gov/content/travel ... 16-17.html

It is recommended not required. Look at the actual form. You can sign for yourself if you are 16 and older.