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		<title>&#8220;Brunch with the Bunny&#8221;</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:35:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>LolaVeru</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Celebrate Easter with our pal &#8220;Bunny&#8221; at Maggiano&#8217;s Little Italy. Full breakfast buffet &#8211; complete with waffle &#38; carving stations. Bring your cameras to capture the memories at this special brunch! 10am-2pm April 23rd, 2011 $24.95 per adult / $14.95 per child 5-11 / $9.95 children under 5 Please call (323)965-2777 to make a reservation [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.kidleaf.com/kidleaf/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Buny1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1693" title="Buny" src="http://www.kidleaf.com/kidleaf/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Buny1-236x300.jpg" alt="" width="236" height="300" /></a></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Celebrate  Easter with our pal &#8220;Bunny&#8221; at Maggiano&#8217;s Little Italy. Full breakfast  buffet &#8211; complete with waffle &amp; carving stations. Bring your cameras  to capture the memories at this special brunch! </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">10am-2pm<br />
April 23rd, 2011<br />
$24.95 per adult / $14.95 per child 5-11 / $9.95 children under 5</span></p>
<p>Please call <a href="tel:%28323%29965-2777" target="_blank">(323)965-2777</a> to make a reservation for this special brunch. Space is limited!</p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Farmers Market, Los Angeles</strong><br />
<em>189 The Grove Drive<br />
Los Angeles, CA 90036</em></span></p>
<p><em> </em><em><a href="tel:323-965-9665" target="_blank">323-965-9665</a></em><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; font-size: x-small;"><em><br />
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		<title>Summer Camp: Hungtington Library Day Camp</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2011 17:10:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kidleaf</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Explorers Summer Day Camp Huntington Explorers is a summer day camp in July and August with new and exciting classes each year geared for children ages 5-12. The classes celebrate the wonders of The Huntington through garden explorations, hands-on activities, gallery investigations and educational fun. Mark your calendars with these important 2011 dates: March 2011: [...]]]></description>
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<p>Huntington Explorers is a  summer day camp in July and August with new and exciting classes each  year geared for children ages 5-12. The classes celebrate the wonders of  The Huntington through garden explorations, hands-on activities,  gallery investigations and educational fun.</p>
<p><strong>Mark your calendars with these important 2011 dates:</strong></p>
<p><strong>March 2011</strong>: New class descriptions and registration forms will be available online.</p>
<p><strong>April 2011</strong>:    Processing of registration forms begins. Classes are filled   lottery-style until all spaces are assigned. Confirmations are sent by   mail.<br />
<strong></strong></p>
<p>The  Huntington Explorers summer day camp is a three week program for children ages 5–12. Sign up for one week,  two weeks, or all three. Half days (one class, morning or afternoon):   Members: $155/week. Non-Members: $170/week. Full days (two classes, with  supervised lunch):  Members: $290/week.  Non-Members: $320/week.</p>
<p><strong></strong><strong>For more information please visit  <a href="http://huntington.org/huntingtonlibrary.aspx?id=7290" target="_blank">Huntington Library website. </a><br />
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		<title>Movie: Gulliver&#8217;s Travels, Free Screeninig</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 18:42:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kidleaf</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[20th Century Fox and the Los Angeles International Children&#8217;s Film Festival invite you to a special free screening of the new film &#8220;Gulliver&#8217;s Travels.&#8221; For your chance to receive screening passes, log on to WWW.GOFOBO.COM/RSVP and enter the code for the screening you want to attend. Your choices: December 8th @ 3:30pm AMC Century City [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>20th Century Fox and the Los Angeles International Children&#8217;s Film Festival invite you to a special free screening of the new film &#8220;Gulliver&#8217;s Travels.&#8221;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.kidleaf.com/kidleaf/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/gulliver.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1662" title="gulliver" src="http://www.kidleaf.com/kidleaf/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/gulliver-204x300.jpg" alt="" width="204" height="300" /></a></p>
<p>For your chance to receive screening passes, log on to</p>
<p><a href="WWW.GOFOBO.COM/RSVP" target="_blank">WWW.GOFOBO.COM/RSVP</a><br />
and enter the code for the screening you want to attend.</p>
<p>Your choices:</p>
<p>December 8th @ 3:30pm<br />
AMC Century City 15<br />
Los Angeles, CA 90067<br />
RSVP CODE: <strong>CHILDKX56</strong><br />
December 9th @ 7:30pm<br />
AMC Century City 15<br />
Los Angeles, CA 90067<br />
RSVP CODE: <strong>CHILDHFR7</strong></p>
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		<title>Getty Villa Family Festival &#8211; Sunday December 5, 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2010 22:13:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kidleaf</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bring along your family&#8217;s entire cast of characters to celebrate The Art of Ancient Greek Theater during this daylong festival of learning, crafts, and performance. Children and adults can fashion their own Greek theater masks, costume themselves as ancient actors, and applaud or join in pint-sized versions of classical Greek comedies onstage. Date: Sunday, December [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bring along your family&#8217;s entire cast of characters to celebrate <em>The Art of Ancient Greek Theater</em> during this daylong festival of learning, crafts, and performance.  Children and adults can fashion their own Greek theater masks, costume  themselves as ancient actors, and applaud or join in pint-sized versions  of classical Greek comedies onstage.</p>
<p><strong>Date: </strong>Sunday, December 5, 2010<br />
<strong>Time: </strong>10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.<br />
<strong>Admission: </strong>Free; a ticket is required. Call (310) 440-7300 or use the &#8220;Get Tickets&#8221; button on the <a href="http://www.getty.edu/education/kids_families/programs/villa_family_festival.html">event page</a>.</p>
<p>For more information visit the <a href="http://www.getty.edu/education/kids_families/programs/villa_family_festival.html">Getty website</a>.</p>
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		<title>Drum Circle</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2010 22:23:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>LolaVeru</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[KIDS Drum Circle On the West Side pumpkin Westside Pavilion Mall Sunday Morning October 31 10:00am to 10:45am in the food court Brought to you by Music Stars and Masters REMO RMC Westside Pavilion Westside Pavilion Mall 10800 W. Pico #293 Los Angeles, CA 90064 (310) 470-1400]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.kidleaf.com/kidleaf/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Gmail-Fwd_-Fw_-West-LA-Kids-Drum-Circle-10_31_10-pawelsasik@gmail.com_.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1631" title="Gmail - Fwd_ Fw_ West LA - Kids Drum Circle - 10_31_10 - pawelsasik@gmail.com" src="http://www.kidleaf.com/kidleaf/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Gmail-Fwd_-Fw_-West-LA-Kids-Drum-Circle-10_31_10-pawelsasik@gmail.com_-197x300.jpg" alt="" width="197" height="300" /></a>KIDS Drum Circle On the West Side pumpkin Westside Pavilion Mall Sunday Morning October 31 10:00am to 10:45am  in the food court Brought to you by  Music Stars and Masters   REMO RMC Westside Pavilion Westside Pavilion Mall 10800 W. Pico #293 Los Angeles, CA 90064 (310) 470-1400</p>
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		<title>Pumpkin Carving Designs</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2010 01:37:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>LolaVeru</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[So you are not an artist. Not to worry, here are some pumpkin carving designs.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So you are not an artist. Not to worry, here are some <a href="http://www.zombiepumpkins.com/">pumpkin carving designs.</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.kidleaf.com/kidleaf/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Zombie-Pumpkins-pumpkin-carving-patterns-Petrifying-Patterns-11.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1626" title="Zombie Pumpkins - pumpkin carving patterns - Petrifying Patterns-1" src="http://www.kidleaf.com/kidleaf/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Zombie-Pumpkins-pumpkin-carving-patterns-Petrifying-Patterns-11-300x264.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="264" /></a></p>
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		<title>Absolutely Halloween at the Santa Moncia Playhouse</title>
		<link>http://www.kidleaf.com/absolutely-halloween-at-the-santa-moncia-playhouse/</link>
		<comments>http://www.kidleaf.com/absolutely-halloween-at-the-santa-moncia-playhouse/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2010 17:17:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kidleaf</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Magical, Mysterious, Musical Fun: Absolutely Halloween Santa Monica Playhouse October 16 through October 31 Saturdays and Sundays only 12:30pm and 3pm This original holiday-themed musical Absolutely Halloween, is a heartwarming tale of the aptly named &#8220;Candy,&#8221; a sweet, young girl who learns some surprising lessons about life, love, laughter and sugar, from a delightful array [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Magical, Mysterious, Musical Fun: <a href="http://www.santamonicaplayhouse.com/shows_halloween.htm" target="_blank">Absolutely Halloween</a></strong><br />
<a href="http://www.santamonicaplayhouse.com/" target="_blank"> Santa Monica Playhouse</a></p>
<p><em>October 16 through October 31<br />
Saturdays and Sundays only<br />
12:30pm and 3pm</em></p>
<p>This original holiday-themed musical <em>Absolutely Halloween</em>, is a heartwarming tale of the aptly named &#8220;Candy,&#8221; a sweet, young girl   who learns some surprising lessons about life, love, laughter and  sugar,  from a delightful array of characters who take her  on a magical  All Hallow&#8217;s Eve adventure, enlisting the audience&#8217;s aid  to help save  Halloween for one more year. A delightful holiday tradition, back by  popular demand  for the sixth year in a row.</p>
<p><strong>Admission:</strong> $10.50 for children 12 and under; $12.50 for adults.</p>
<p><strong>Halloween Special:</strong> Go in costume and get two-for-one tickets for any future Family Theatre show.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.santamonicaplayhouse.com/" target="_blank">Santa Monica Playhouse</a> Main Stage<br />
1211 Fourth Street<br />
Santa Monica, CA</p>
<p>For more information: 310-394-9779 x2</p>
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		<title>Pottery Barn Kids crafts events</title>
		<link>http://www.kidleaf.com/pottery-barn-kids-crafts-events/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 22:10:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>LolaVeru</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Star Wars Crafting event Kids will love making their own Star Wars™ stick puppets! Join us for a fun, free, and easy workshop for all the fans in your family.* All day, Saturday, September 25]]></description>
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<div>Kids will love making their own<br />
<em>Star Wars</em>™ stick puppets! Join us<br />
for a fun, free, and easy workshop<br />
for all the fans in your family.*</div>
<div><strong>All day, Saturday, September 25</strong><a href="https://enews.potterybarnkids.com/servlet/cc6?iIsQSSWDQUVKjruhhgxnuHptQJhuVaVSUV6990G11Xb9VSDYARYDRTVGf6beX6990G11VKjruhhgxnuHptQJhuV1GEfGv2XE0w3yVGzfpklpgn+GgnHnLK" target="_blank"><img style="display: block;" src="http://edm.potterybarnkids.com/pk/2010/0915_deco/hero.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="345" height="398" /></a></div>
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		<title>Join Amazon Mom</title>
		<link>http://www.kidleaf.com/join-amazon-mom/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2010 18:53:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kidleaf</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Check out Amazon Mom at Amazon.com. I am a person who buys EVERYTHING on Amazon and I think this is definitely worth trying if you plan on buying lots of stuff on Amazon. Amazon Mom members receive exclusive discounts on a variety of products and categories. Discounts and promotions will be e-mailed to your Amazon.com [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Check out <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fmom%2Fsignup%2Fwelcome&amp;tag=kid07-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957">Amazon Mom</a><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="https://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=kid07-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /> at Amazon.com. I am a person who buys EVERYTHING on Amazon and I think this is definitely worth trying if you plan on buying lots of stuff on Amazon.</p>
<p>Amazon Mom members receive exclusive discounts on a variety of  products  and categories. Discounts and promotions will be e-mailed to  your  Amazon.com e-mail account or made available on the Amazon Mom   membership page at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/mom/signup/welcome/ref=amb_link_353714182_1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_s=center-1&amp;pf_rd_r=0PV497KS4R545036VS0E&amp;pf_rd_t=1401&amp;pf_rd_p=1275322302&amp;pf_rd_i=1000535321">www.amazon.com/mom</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.kidleaf.com/kidleaf/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/AmomClothesline2._V200430388_.png"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1596" title="AmomClothesline2._V200430388_" src="http://www.kidleaf.com/kidleaf/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/AmomClothesline2._V200430388_-300x155.png" alt="" width="300" height="155" /></a></p>
<p>Perks on signing up include:</p>
<p>• 	30% off select diapers and wipes:  As an Amazon Mom, you receive an  additional 15% discount on top of the standard 15% discount on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26ref_%3Damb_link_353714182_2%26rh%3Dn%253A10787321%252Cp_n_special_merchandising_browse-bin%253A492450011&amp;tag=kid07-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957">Subscribe and Save</a><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="https://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=kid07-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /> when you sign up for Subscribe &amp; Save delivery.  Subscribe &amp;  Save shipping is always free, and you can change your delivery schedule  or cancel at any time.  No fees, no risks, no obligations.</p>
<p>•	FREE  2-day shipping with Amazon Prime: When you join Amazon Mom, you will  receive FREE Two-Day Shipping with Amazon Prime for the first 3 months  of your membership.  For each $25 you spend within a single order in the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fbaby-car-seats-strollers-bedding%2Fb%3Fie%3DUTF8%26node%3D165796011%26ref_%3Damb_link_353714182_3&amp;tag=kid07-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957">Baby Store</a><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="https://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=kid07-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" />,  we’ll grant you an additional month of Amazon Prime shipping benefits.  You can earn up to one year from the date you joined Amazon Mom.</p>
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		<title>Steps to getting a passport for your child</title>
		<link>http://www.kidleaf.com/passport-for-your-child/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:40:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jmoon</dc:creator>
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<p>In order to take your child on a trip across the border,  you will need to get a passport for her/him.  Here are the steps to getting all the documentation together so you can go apply one at a post office near your house.</p>
<p><strong>STEP 1: Complete and Submit Form DS-11: <em>Application For A U.S. Passport</em></strong></p>
<blockquote><p>Complete <a href="http://travel.state.gov/passport/forms/ds11/ds11_842.html">Form DS-11: Application for a U.S. Passport</a>. To submit Form DS-11, the minor:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Must</strong> apply <strong>in person</strong> with <strong>both parents/guardian(s)</strong></li>
<li><strong>Must</strong> provide the additional <strong>documentation</strong> required by Form DS-11 (See Steps 2-7)</li>
<li><strong>Must not sign</strong> the application until instructed to do so by the Acceptance Agent</li>
<li><strong>Must</strong> provide your SSN in accordance with <a href="http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/usc.cgi?ACTION=RETRIEVE&amp;FILE=$$xa$$busc26.wais&amp;start=20784486&amp;SIZE=4281&amp;TYPE=TEXT">26 U.S.C. 6039E</a></li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>STEP 2: Submit Evidence of U.S. Citizenship</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>The minor&#8217;s evidence of U.S. citizenship must be submitted <strong>with</strong> Form DS-11. All documentation submitted as citizenship evidence will be <strong>returned</strong> to you. These documents will be delivered with your newly issued U.S. passport or in a separate mailing.</p></blockquote>
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<td width="490" bgcolor="#cccccc"><strong>Primary Evidence of U.S. Citizenship (One of the following):</strong></td>
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<td width="490" align="center" valign="top"><img src="http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_content_images/check.gif" alt="" />Previously issued, undamaged U.S. Passport<br />
<img src="http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_content_images/check.gif" alt="" />Certified <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w.htm">birth certificate</a> issued by the city, county or state*<br />
<img src="http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_content_images/check.gif" alt="" /> <a href="http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/first/first_825.html">Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth<br />
</a> <img src="http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_content_images/check.gif" alt="" />Naturalization Certificate<br />
<img src="http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_content_images/check.gif" alt="" />Certificate of Citizenship</td>
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<blockquote><p>*A certified birth certificate has a  registrar&#8217;s raised, embossed, impressed or multicolored seal,  registrar&#8217;s signature,                               and the date the certificate was filed  with the registrar&#8217;s office, which must be within 1 year of your birth.  Some short                               (abstract) versions of birth certificates  may not be acceptable for passport purposes.</p></blockquote>
<p><strong>NOTE:</strong> If you <strong>do not</strong> have primary evidence of U.S. citizenship or your U.S. birth certificate <strong>does not</strong> meet the requirements, please see <a href="http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/first/first_4315.html">Secondary Evidence of U.S. Citizenship</a>.</p></blockquote>
<p><strong>STEP 3: Submit Evidence of Relationship</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>Parent(s)/Guardian(s) must <strong>submit</strong> evidence of their relationship to the minor applicant.</p></blockquote>
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<td width="520" bgcolor="#cccccc"><strong>Evidence of Relationship (One of the following):</strong></td>
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<td width="520" align="left" valign="top"><img src="http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_content_images/check.gif" alt="check box" />Minor&#8217;s certified <strong>U.S. birth certificate</strong> with <strong>both</strong> parents&#8217; names<br />
<img src="http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_content_images/check.gif" alt="check box" />Minor&#8217;s certified <strong>Foreign Birth Certificate</strong> with <strong>both</strong> parents&#8217; names*<br />
<strong><img src="http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_content_images/check.gif" alt="check box" /></strong> Minor&#8217;s <strong>Report of Birth Abroad</strong> with <strong>both</strong> parents&#8217; names <strong><br />
<img src="http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_content_images/check.gif" alt="check box" />Adoption Decree</strong> with <strong>adopting</strong> parents&#8217; names*<br />
<strong><img src="http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_content_images/check.gif" alt="check box" />Court Order</strong> establishing custody <strong><br />
<img src="http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_content_images/check.gif" alt="check box" />Court Order</strong> establishing guardianship</td>
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<blockquote>
<blockquote><p>*All foreign documents submitted with a passport application must be accompanied by an English translation (formal or informal).</p></blockquote>
<p><strong>NOTES: </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Previous U.S. passports are not acceptable as evidence of relationship</li>
<li>Evidence of a legal name change must be submitted, if the name of a parent/guardian has changed since the original documents                               were issued (e.g. photocopy of a marriage certificate, etc.)</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
<p><strong>STEP 4: Present Identification</strong> <strong>of Parent(s)/Guardian(s)</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>When applying for a minor under age 16, <strong>both</strong> parent(s)/guardian(s) must <strong>present</strong> acceptable identification at the time of application.</p></blockquote>
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<td width="520" bgcolor="#cccccc"><strong>Primary Identification (One of the following):</strong></td>
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<td width="520" align="left" valign="top"><img src="http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_content_images/check.gif" alt="check box" /> Previously issued, undamaged U.S. passport<br />
<img src="http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_content_images/check.gif" alt="check box" /> Naturalization Certificate<br />
<img src="http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_content_images/check.gif" alt="check box" /> Valid Driver&#8217;s License<br />
<img src="http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_content_images/check.gif" alt="check box" /> Current Government Employee ID (city, state or federal)<br />
<img src="http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_content_images/check.gif" alt="check box" /> Current Military ID (military and dependents)</td>
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</tbody>
</table>
<blockquote><p><strong>NOTES:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>If none of these items are available, please see <a href="http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/first/first_4314.html">Secondary Identification</a>.</li>
<li><strong>If you apply at an Acceptance Facility and</strong> <strong>submit out-of-state primary identification</strong>, <strong>you must present a second ID</strong>,  as well. For example, if you apply in Maryland with a Virginia Driver&#8217;s  License, you must present a second ID containing                               as much of the following information as  possible: your photo, full name, date of birth, and the document  issuance date.</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
<p><strong>STEP 5: Submit a Photocopy of Each Parent/Guardian ID Document To Be Presented (STEP 4</strong>)</p>
<blockquote><p>A <strong>photocopy</strong> of each identification document to be presented by a parent or guardian <strong>must</strong> be submitted with the minor&#8217;s passport application (excluding credit cards presented with secondary identification). If you                            are applying for multiple minors at one time, you must include a photocopy of <strong>each</strong> parent/guardian ID document presented with <strong>each</strong> minor&#8217;s individual passport application.</p>
<ul>
<li>Photocopy <strong>must</strong> be on plain white, <strong>8 1/2 x 11&#8243;</strong> standard paper stock, showing the <strong>front</strong> and the <strong>back</strong> of your ID</li>
<li>Photocopy <strong>must</strong> contain images on only one-side of each page submitted.
<ul>
<li>If copies cannot be made on the same side of one page, you may present two separate pages; one displaying the front of the                                     ID and the second displaying the back of the ID.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>The paper should be free of other images and/or markings.</li>
<li>The 8 1/2 x 11&#8243; paper size <strong>cannot</strong> be substituted with a larger or smaller size paper, even if the alternative folds down to the 8 1/2 x 11&#8243; size.</li>
<li>You <strong>may</strong> enlarge the image of your ID on the 8 1/2 x 11&#8243; page, but you <strong>may not</strong> decrease the size of the image.</li>
</ul>
<p><em>Other situations that require a photocopy of identification, but are less common, include:</em></p>
<ul>
<li>If you are presenting <a href="http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/first/first_4314.html">Secondary Identification</a>, you must provide a photocopy of each document being presented with your application. A photocopy of your credit card will                               not be requested if it is to be presented with secondary identification.</li>
<li>If you submit out-of-state primary  identification, you must provide a photocopy of your primary  identification document and                               your second ID. If a credit card is  presented as your second ID, a photocopy will not be requested.</li>
<li>An assistant to a disabled applicant who witnesses the signature or signs on the disabled applicant’s behalf must present                               a photocopy of his or her ID.</li>
<li>A person acting as an Identifying Witness (Form DS-71) must present a photocopy of his or her ID.</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
<p><strong>STEP 6: Provide Parental Consent</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>Both parents <strong>must</strong> provide consent <strong>authorizing passport issuance</strong> for a minor under age 16. See the scenarios below, and follow the instruction that best applies to your circumstance:</p></blockquote>
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<div><strong>Both Parents MUST:</strong></p>
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<ul>
<li><strong>Appear in person with the minor</strong></li>
<li><strong>Sign Form DS-11</strong> <strong>in front of an Acceptance Agent</strong></li>
</ul>
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<td width="161" valign="top" bgcolor="#cccccc"><strong>One Parent MUST:</strong></td>
<td width="359" valign="center">
<ul>
<li><strong>Appear in person with the minor</strong></li>
<li><strong>Sign Form DS-11</strong> <strong>in front of an Acceptance Agent</strong></li>
<li><strong>Submit the second parents&#8217; notarized</strong> <strong>Statement of Consent</strong> (<a href="http://travel.state.gov/passport/forms/ds3053/ds3053_846.html">Form DS-3053</a>)</li>
</ul>
</td>
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<td width="161" valign="top" bgcolor="#cccccc"><strong>One Parent</strong><br />
(with sole legal custody)<br />
<strong>MUST:</strong></td>
<td width="359" valign="center">
<ul>
<li><strong>Appear in person</strong> <strong>with the minor</strong></li>
<li><strong>Sign Form DS-11</strong> <strong>in front of an Acceptance Agent</strong></li>
<li><strong>Submit primary evidence of sole authority to apply for the child</strong> with <strong>one</strong> of the following:</li>
<li>
<ul>
<li>Minor&#8217;s certified U.S. or foreign <strong>birth certificate</strong> listing <strong>only</strong> the applying parent</li>
<li><strong>Consular Report of Birth Abroad</strong> (Form FS-240) or <strong>Certification of Birth Abroad</strong> (Form DS-1350) listing <strong>only</strong> the applying parent</li>
<li><strong>Court order</strong> <strong>granting sole custody to the applying parent</strong> (unless child&#8217;s travel is restricted by that order)</li>
<li><strong>Adoption decree</strong> (if applying parents is <em>sole</em> adopting parent)</li>
<li><strong>Court order specifically permitting applying parent&#8217;s or guardian&#8217;s travel with the child</strong></li>
<li><strong>Judicial declaration</strong> of incompetence of non-applying parent</li>
<li><strong>Death certificate</strong> of non-applying parent</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><p><strong>NOTE:</strong> If <strong>none</strong> of the above documentation is available, the applying parent <strong>must</strong> submit Form <a href="http://travel.state.gov/passport/forms/ds3053/ds3053_846.html">DS-3053</a> stating why the non-applying parent/guardian&#8217;s consent cannot be obtained</p></blockquote>
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<td width="161" height="134" bgcolor="#cccccc"><strong>A Third Party<br />
</strong>(in <em>Loco Parentis</em> applying on behalf of a minor under the age of 16)<br />
<strong>MUST</strong>:</td>
<td width="359" valign="center">
<ul>
<li><strong>Submit a notarized written statement or affidavit</strong> from both parents or guardians authorizing a third-party to apply for a passport</li>
<li><strong>When the statement of affidavit is from only one parent/guardian,</strong> the third-party must present evidence of sole custody of the authorizing parent/guardian.</li>
</ul>
</td>
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</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>IMPORTANT NOTE:</strong> The written consent from the non-applying parent that accompanies an application for a new passport must be <strong>less than 3 months</strong> <strong>old</strong>.  New written consent from the non-applying parent must be obtained and submitted with any future passport application for                         the minor under age 16.</p>
<p><strong>STEP 7: Pay the Applicable Fee</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>Please see <a href="http://travel.state.gov/passport/fees/fees_837.html">Current Passport Fees</a> and methods of payment.</p></blockquote>
<p><strong>STEP 8: Provide Two Passport Photos</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>We can help you submit clear and correctly exposed passport photos the <strong>first time</strong> &#8211; especially when applying for the <strong>U.S. Passport Card</strong>. See <a href="http://travel.state.gov/pdf/Photo-Quality-Requirements.pdf">Quality Requirements for Passport Book &amp; Passport Card Photographs</a> to avoid photo processing delays.</p>
<p>Your Photographs Must Be:</p>
<ul>
<li>Identical</li>
<li>In color</li>
<li>2 x 2 inches in size</li>
<li>Taken within the past 6 months, showing current appearance</li>
<li>Full face, front view with a plain white or off-white background</li>
<li>Between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head</li>
<li>Taken in <strong>normal street attire</strong>:
<ul>
<li>Uniforms should <strong>not</strong> be worn in photographs except religious attire that is worn daily</li>
<li>Do <strong>not</strong> wear a hat or headgear that obscures the hair or hairline</li>
<li>If you normally wear prescription glasses, a hearing device, wig or similar articles, they <strong>should</strong> be worn for your picture</li>
<li>Dark glasses or nonprescription glasses with tinted lenses are <strong>not</strong> acceptable unless you need them for medical reasons (a medical certificate may be required)</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><p><strong><br />
NOTES:</strong></p></blockquote>
<ul>
<li>Vending machine photos are not generally acceptable</li>
<li>See <a href="http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/get_880.html">Digitized Passport Photos</a> for information on acceptable digital photos</li>
<li>Professional photographers, see <a href="http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/get_2081.html">Guidelines for Producing High Quality Photographs for U.S. Travel Documents</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
<p><strong>NEED A U.S. PASSPORT IMMEDIATELY?</strong> <strong><br />
</strong></p>
<p>You should make an appointment to be seen at a Regional Passport Agency <strong>only</strong> if:</p>
<ul>
<li>The U.S. passport is needed in <strong>less than 2 weeks</strong> for international travel</li>
<li>The U.S. passport is needed <strong>within 4 weeks</strong> to obtain a foreign visa</li>
</ul>
<p>Contact the <a href="http://travel.state.gov/passport/npic/npic_898.html">National Passport Information Center</a> to make an appointment or locate a Passport Agency.</p>
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