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When one parent cannot appear in person for a child’s passport application, the U.S. Department of State requires Form DS-3053, a notarized statement of consent. In California, this federal form must be handled carefully because state notary law requires a California notary to attach a separate jurat certificate rather than stamping the form directly. Orange County Notary provides accurate, fully compliant mobile notarization of Form DS-3053 throughout Orange County, CA and surroudning areas. We come to you.
Form DS-3053, Statement of Consent, is a U.S. Department of State document required when one or both parents or legal guardians cannot appear in person to apply for a passport for a child under age 16.
The non-appearing parent must sign the form under oath in front of a notary public and submit it with the passport application. In California, the form’s built-in notary section does not comply with state law, so a California notary must attach a separate California-compliant jurat certificate instead.
We handle this correctly every time so your application is not delayed.
Form DS-3053 has specific requirements that California notaries must follow carefully. A single error in the process can delay a child’s passport application for weeks.
Here are 5 reasons families trust us:
California law prohibits a notary from stamping directly on Form DS-3053. We always attach a separate California jurat certificate, which is the only legally valid method for completing this notarization under California state law.
We travel to your home, office, or any approved location throughout Orange County. There is no need to search for a walk-in notary when we can come directly to you with convenient same-day availability.
DS-3053 requires a jurat, which means the parent must sign in the notary’s presence. We remind every client not to pre-sign the form and guide them through the oath process correctly at the appointment.
We share all fees before we arrive at your door. You will know the full notary fee and any applicable travel charges in advance, with no surprises.
DS-3053 notarizations have specific preparation requirements that frequently catch families off guard. We walk you through exactly what to bring, what not to sign before arriving, and how to properly package the completed document for passport submission.
The U.S. Department of State requires or may request Form DS-3053 in the following situations when applying for a U.S. passport for a minor child under age 16:
A properly notarized Form DS-3053:
A rejected DS-3053 can delay a passport by weeks. Getting it right the first time protects your child’s plans.
We follow a precise process at every appointment to ensure your DS-3053 is completed correctly under California law:
We travel throughout Orange County, CA to notarize Form DS-3053 at your home or office.
To keep your appointment on schedule, please bring:
*Do not sign the form first. The signature must be made in the notary’s presence.
We provide DS-3053 passport consent notarizations in the following cities:
We serve OC and all surrounding Orange County cities
Same-day appointments are available in most areas.
Your trusted Orange County Notary Public, here when you need us most.
When your child’s passport application requires a notarized consent form, choose a professional who knows the California requirements and completes the notarization correctly. Whether you prefer a mobile visit or a scheduled appointment, we are ready.
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