The document you’ve shared is the U.S. Passport Application instruction sheet (Form DS-11). It explains what you need to submit, how to submit it, and special rules for children or people who had a passport before.
Since this isn’t a math problem or logic puzzle with a single “answer,” but rather an informational form, there’s no calculation to solve — just instructions to follow.
However, if your homework task was to understand what documents are needed for a child under 16 applying for a U.S. passport, here’s the key info:
✔ For a child under 16:
- Both parents or legal guardians must appear in person.
- You must bring:
- Evidence of the child’s U.S. citizenship (like a birth certificate)
- Evidence of relationship to parent/guardian (like a birth certificate showing parent names)
- Original ID from each parent/guardian + photocopy of front and back
⚠️ If only one parent appears:
You must also bring ONE of these:
- A notarized statement from the other parent (DS-3053) consenting to the passport
- Death certificate of the other parent
- Court order giving sole custody
- A written statement explaining why the other parent can’t be reached (under penalty of perjury)
Also: The child must appear in person too.
Passport validity:
- Under 16 → valid for 5 years
- 16 or older → valid for 10 years
Final Answer:
For a child under 16, both parents must appear with proof of citizenship, relationship, and their own IDs — unless one parent provides a notarized consent form, death certificate, court order, or explanation of unavailability.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of printable passport applications.
