So, How Do You Get a Baby Passport?

evesymington
Jun 11
2 min read

Baby with pacifier looks at a U.S. passport on a patterned blanket. The mood feels curious and playful.

US Baby Passports: The Cutest Legal Document You'll Ever See

Getting a passport for your infant is a rite of passage (with picture you'll laugh about forever).

We got AJ a passport when she was nine weeks old, and T had to hold her head up for the photo. It was so precious.

To get a passport for your infant, check out this detailed guide on the U.S. State Department website.

The Baby US Passport Checklist (Bureaucracy, Cuter)

Print and Fill Out the Application Form
Pro tip: Don’t let your baby try to fill it out – those tiny hands are terrible at paperwork.
Bring Baby’s Birth Certificate
You’ll need the original and a copy. The original will be mailed back to you with the passport.
Show Up (Both Parents, if Possible)
If both parents can make it, great! The birth certificate will prove your relationship to the baby. If only one parent can attend, check the extra documentation requirements.
IDs + Copies for Mom and Dad
Passport Photo Time!
Make an appointment at a passport photo location near you. We recommend participating USPS offices.
Fees, Fees, Fees
Bring the payment, and maybe some snacks—because bureaucracy works on its own schedule.

Timeline Tip to Get a Baby Passport

They’ll tell you it takes 4-6 weeks, but ours arrived in just three (cue the happy dance). Need it faster? Shell out for expedited service and quicker turnaround.

For more details, check out the U.S. State Department website.

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