Children's Passport Issuance Alert Program
Children's Passport Issuance Alert Program
For Immediate Assistance
The Children’s Passport Issuance Alert Program (CPIAP) allows the Office of Children’s Issues to contact the enrolling parent or legal guardians when a passport application for their child is submitted. They do this to check if the two-parent consent rule for children’s passports has been met. They will tell the enrolling parent about a pending passport application and past passports for the child. Only U.S. citizens under the age of 18 can be enrolled in the CPIAP. If you have questions about the program, please contact 1-888-407-4747 or PreventAbduction1@state.gov.
To enroll your child in CPIAP:
1. Download and complete the CPIAP request form, DS-3077 (one per child).
2. Send proof of your identity using one of the following documents:
- Your driver's license
- Your passport, or
- Other identification card with a photo and a signature
3. Provide documentary evidence of your legal relationship to the child, such as:
- Child’s birth certificate,
- Current custody/guardianship court order(s) from a court of competent jurisdiction,
- Evidence of authority to act on behalf of parent or legal custodian, or
- Other applicable documentary evidence (e.g. affidavit of paternity, court order of paternity, adoption decree).
4. Send your completed request form and supporting documents using one of the options listed below. Your child’s enrollment can be process quicker when your documents are emailed.
- Email: PreventAbduction1@state.gov
- Mail: Bureau of Consular Affairs
Office of Children's Issues
CA/OCS/CI
SA-17, 9th Floor
Washington, DC 20522-1709