The DS-3053 form, the “Statement of Consent: Issuance of a Passport to a Minor Under Age 16,” is a document used by the U.S. Department of State for individuals who are applying for a passport for a minor under the age of 16. The DS-3053 form is used in situations where one parent or guardian is unable to appear in person to give consent. It allows the absent parent or guardian to provide their notarized consent for the child’s passport application.