How can I get a passport without a parent?

If one parent/guardian cannot go with the child to apply for the passport, they can give permission by completing Form DS-3053 “Statement of Consent.” You must submit the completed form with the child’s passport application.

Can my child get a passport without both parents?

Answer: Passports for minors age 15 or younger require the consent of both parents unless one parent has sole legal custody. If your wife has sole legal custody, then your consent would not be necessary. Minors ages 16 and 17 can apply without the presence of their parents.

What age can a child get their own passport?

16
Evidence of two-parent consent. U.S. law requires that all parents listed on the birth certificate or all legal guardians provide consent authorizing passport issuance for minors ages 15 and under. For applicants ages 16-17, those with their own valid government ID can apply for a passport by themselves.

Do you need both parents to get a passport at 17?

Answer: Minors age 16 and 17 who have their own government-issued ID may apply for U.S. passports without the presence of their parents. However, implied consent is may be required. This can be in the form of a signed statement of consent from at least one parent accompanied by a copy of that parent’s ID.

How do I get a passport for a child with one parent absent in the US?

Answer: Unless you have sole legal custody, consent from the father is required for your daughter to get a passport. If you do not know the location of the father, then you can fill out a consent form and describe the situation in the space for “special circumstances”.

Can a dad get a child’s passport?

A child’s first passport must include information from both parents, making it potentially tricky for divorced couples. If only one parent is named on the birth certificate, or the child was adopted by a sole parent, then the application only needs to have one signature.

Can a father apply for a passport without mother’s consent?

A child under the age of 16 must have permission from a person with PR for them. If you are separated but still married, either parent can give permission for a child to have a passport.

Do I need dad’s signature for passport?

A child’s first passport must include information from both parents, making it potentially tricky for divorced couples. If only one parent is named on the birth certificate, or the child was adopted by a sole parent, then the application only needs to have one signature. This must include their full name and details.