Can I get my child passport without the father?

How do I find out about this? 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.
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How do I get a passport for my child if the father is not around?

What if both parents/guardians cannot appear in person?
  1. Complete court order granting you sole legal custody of the child, such as a divorce decree or other custody order.
  2. Complete court order specifically permitting you to apply for your child's passport (photocopy is acceptable)
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How do I get a passport for a child with one parent in another country?

Answer: You may apply for the child's passport without the other parent. The birth certificate listing you as the only parent is sufficient proof of sole legal custody of the child. Question: If I have the notarized form, do I still need a copy of his license to renew my son's passport?
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Do both parents need to be present for child passport in USA?

Both parents or legal guardians of that child must authorize the US Department of State to issue the child's passport by having all three appear in person at a regional passport office. However, exceptions can be made for one or neither parents being present for a child's passport application.
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Can you get a passport if you don't have a dad?

You need a court order granting you sole legal custody in order to apply for the child's passport without the father.
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Why do you need both parents to get a passport?

If so, what can I do? Answer: Both parents must appear when they are both listed on the birth certificate and have shared legal custody. Since you are the only parent listed on the birth certificate and have sole legal custody, the father is not required to appear when applying for a passport for your daughter.
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What do I do if I don't know my father's date of birth on my passport?

Answer: Missing paternal information will not disqualify you from getting a passport. Just provide any information you have and those you do not have answers for blank.
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Do both parents need to go for child passport renewal?

Both parents shall be present at the PSK/POPSK while applying for passport for their minor children or one parent with passports of both the parents may be present (PSK in-charge may call for other parent, if not satisfied with the signature on Annexure-D).
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Do both parents need to be present for renewal of passport?

It is mandatory that applicants under the age of 16 appear with both parents or legal guardians. If one parent is absent, the applying parent must present a notarized consent document, or court document proving sole custody, or a death certificate.
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Can one parent renew a child's passport?

If one of the minor's parents has a passport, an authenticated copy of the passport must be submitted with the application form. On the passport of one of the parents, the spouse's name should be endorsed.
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Do I need father's permission to take child abroad USA?

Parents with sole custody are granted permission to travel out of country with their children without permission from the child's other parent. However, to do so, the parent with sole custody must show the court-ordered custody arrangement to obtain the child's passport.
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How can I get sole custody of my child?

If you and the other parent agree on sole custody, the judge will typically approve your agreement. If the other parent does not contest your request for sole custody, the lack of interest will typically compel a judge to award sole custody. If the other parent decides to fight for custody, you may face a long battle.
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Can someone else apply for passport on my behalf?

Answer: You can have a friend submit the application in your behalf. You just need to provide your friend a signed letter authorizing him/her to apply in your behalf and proof that you need to travel in 2 weeks or 4 weeks if you also need a visa.
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Can a father get a passport without mother's permission?

In the United States, minor children [under the age of 16] are required to have both parents' consent to obtain a passport. That means if there are two parties listed on the birth certificate, then both must be present with the child when you submit an application on their behalf.
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How do I write a letter of consent for a passport?

I hereby authorise Mr/Mrs. _______________________________ my __________________________ (please mention relation and name) to submit my passport application and other documents/collect my new passport on my behalf.
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Can a grandparent apply for a passport for a grandchild?

Grandparents may not apply for the passport of a grandchild unless they have a document of guardianship or written authority that complies with the Two-Parent Consent Law. Minors who are 16 years and older may sign their own passport application if they and one parent appear with proper identification.
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How much is a child passport?

You apply for a child passport if your child is under 16. It costs £49 to apply online and £58.50 to apply with a paper form from the Post Office. A child passport is valid for 5 years.
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Can I get my child a passport without the father UK?

Passports can be issued to British children abroad without abusive father's consent – Gherson.
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What is the quickest way to renew a child's passport?

You can use 1 week Fast Track to: renew an adult or child passport that has expired or that is about to expire. change personal details on your passport (for example your name, place of birth or gender) replace a lost, stolen or damaged passport.
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What are the documents required for passport for child?

Documents Required for Minors for a Fresh Passport
  • School leaving certificate/ Secondary school leaving certificate.
  • Birth certificate.
  • Declaration given by the Head of the Orphanage/Child Care Home.
  • Policy Bond issued by the Public Life Insurance Corporations/Companies.
  • Aadhaar card or e-Aadhaar.
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Can I accompany my mother for passport?

Only applicant is allowed inside the Passport Office. However, in case of exceptions such as Senior Citizen / Physically Challenged / Illiterate / Minor applicants, one person from the family may be allowed to accompany the applicant.
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Is it mandatory to add spouse name in passport?

No, it is not mandatory to have your spouse name on the passport.
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What does last name at parent's birth mean on passport application?

Mother's last name at parent's birth is her maiden name. At her birth she wasn't married! There should be instructions on completion of form.
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Can a child have two passports?

US citizens can legally possess two passports. Yes, you can have the normal 10-year passport plus a second, limited validity passport, normally valid for 4 years.
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How do I get my child's passport with one parent absent in Texas?

If one parent or guardian is unable to appear, they can simply give their written permission for the child's passport. They do this by filling out the “statement of consent” form DS-3053. The signing of this form must be witnessed by a certified notary public.
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