DOS Final Rule on Passports: Form DS–3053 Statement of Consent

DOS published a final rule revising Form DS-3053, Statement of Consent, to allow a non-applying parent to sign the statement of consent before a notary public or a passport specialist at one of the public passport agency/center counters located within the United States under certain circumstances that will be outlined by Department policy. The rule is effective as of 8/26/24. (89 FR 60566, 7/26/24)

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

22 CFR Part 51

[Public Notice: 12461]

RIN 1400–AF71

Passports: Form DS–3053 Statement of Consent

AGENCY: Department of State.

ACTION: Final rule.