Form DS-5525 - Nov 2020

Form DS-5525 is used by U.S. citizens who are unable to obtain the signature of an absent parent or legal guardian when applying for a U.S. passport due to exigent or special family circumstances. The form must be completed truthfully and accurately in order to be considered valid.

U.S. citizens applying for a U.S. passport who are unable to obtain the signature of an absent parent or legal guardian.

The completed Form DS-5525 should be submitted to an acceptance facility or passport agency.