Both parents must be present in order for signatures to be witnessed. If both parents absolutely cannot come to the passport appointment, you can bring a form called the DS-3053, along with the DS-11.

All other renewals must be done by mail directly to the National Passport Processing Center. See instructions below under Form DS ... on the child's birth certificate must be present for the ...

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