Passport Consent Form (DS-3053) Notary in Jacksonville

Applying for a U.S. passport for a child under 16 when one parent or guardian can't go to the appointment? The parent who can't be there usually signs Form DS-3053, Statement of Consent in front of a notary. I come to you in Duval, St. Johns, Clay and Nassau Counties.

What the Form Requires

These points come straight from the official DS-3053 instructions:
• The form must be signed and sworn under oath before a passport authorizing officer or a notary.
• Don't sign it ahead of time. Wait to sign in front of the notary, and the dates for you and the notary must match.
• The notary must not be related to the person signing.
• Attach a photocopy of the front and back of the photo ID you show the notary.
• The consent is valid for 90 days from the date the notary signs, so plan your passport appointment within that window.

Before Your Appointment

• Download and fill in Form DS-3053 through Section 3, and stop before Section 4 (the oath).
• Bring a valid, government-issued photo ID and a photocopy of its front and back.
• Questions about your child's application itself? Check with the passport acceptance facility or the U.S. Department of State.

Outside the U.S.?

The form notes that in certain countries, the consent must be notarized at a U.S. embassy or consulate and cannot be notarized by a local notary. Check the embassy or consulate website for the country you are in.

Fees

Florida limits the notary fee to $10 per notarial act. Travel for a mobile appointment is quoted separately.

Important

I'm a notary public, not an attorney or a passport official. I notarize your signature on the form; I can't decide whether a passport will be issued or give legal advice.

Get Started

Call or text (904) 342-3098 to book a mobile appointment, or see the FAQ.

Official Resources

• Form DS-3053: Statement of Consent, U.S. Passport Issuance to a Child (U.S. Department of State)