Can you get a passport with only one parent signature?

The U.S. Department of State Passport Services requires both parents to appear in order to get a passport for a minor age 15 or under. In cases where only one parent appears, the applying parent must submit either notarized consent from the non-applying parent or proof of sole legal custody.

Does a child’s passport need both parents details?

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.

Is spouse name in passport mandatory for child passport?

The rule is that, if either one of the parents have passport (valid or expired), it is mandatory to have their spouse name endorsed on it to apply for child’s passport.

Can a father get a passport without mother’s permission?

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.

Can a child of divorced parents have two passports?

The bottom line is this: the vast majority of the time, parents work together regarding international travel, and both parents exchange the kids’ passports as needed. When there are serious, legitimate concerns about a parent abducting a child and not returning to the U.S., then one parent may hold the passport.

Does a child’s passport have parents names on it?

A parent or legal guardian may sign the passport if the child is too young to sign his or her own name. To do so, a parent or legal guardian must print the child’s name and sign his or her own name in the space provided for the signature.

How do I get my spouse name endorsed on my passport?

To endorse the spouse’s name on your passport, you have to apply for a ‘Re-issue’ of passport and get the specified change done in personal particulars. To check the complete list of documents to be submitted along with the application form, please click on “Documents Advisor” link on Home page.