Complete information on filling out Passport Form DS3053 Passport Form DS-3053 is a U.S. Department of State form that is used to provide a statement of consent from one parent/guardian when the other parent/guardian cannot be present for the application of a U.S. passport for a minor under the age of 16 (more information available here https://onenotary.us/ds-3053-form-passport-parental-consent/). The purpose of Form DS-3053 is to prevent international child abduction by requiring the notarized written consent of both parents or legal guardians for a minor child to obtain a passport. However, if one parent or legal guardian cannot appear in person to…