

If the consent of the non-applying parent cannot be obtained because of an "Exigent" or "Special Family" circumstance, the applying parent must submit a written statement explaining the situation, or complete and sign the appropriate section (5) on the Department's form DS-3053 entitled "Statement of Consent". A faxed copy of the parental consent statement may be acceptable for urgent departure cases. The statement does not have to reflect any identification documentation for the non-applying parent. The statement from the non-applying parent (or guardian) must be notarized. "I, (name) consent to the Passport Application of my son/daughter (Name)(Date of Birth). (Listing child's name and date of birth.) The non-applying parent may type or write his or her own statement, or complete and sign the appropriate section (4A) on the Department's form DS-3053 entitled "Statement of Consent." A photocopy of the non-applying parent's identification is required. We are planning to visit him in April Can I get a passport without his father being there?Īnswer: Along with the application form DS-11 and all other supporting documents, the applying parent must submit the following.Ī signed, notarized statement from the non-applying parent, (or guardian, if any), agreeing to passport issuance to the minor. My sons father is deployed and my son is going to visit him can I get him a passport without his father being there? or foreign birth certificate listing only the applying parent.įor complete instructions, click the link below. Submit primary evidence of sole authority to apply for the child with Minor's certified U.S.

(Do not sign form until requested to do so.)ģ. Submit Form DS-11 and supporting documents to the acceptance agent. Appear with the minor at a passport application acceptance facility.Ģ. citizen as long as your child is and this can be proved.ġ. Should it matter that I am not a US citizen?Īnswer: First of all, it does not matter if you are a U.S. Would this be possible without any hassle? I would like to travel soon and therefore use the birth certificate to get the passport. Question: I have been told that I cannot get a US passport for my child without the fathers consent but I did not include the fathers name in the birth certificate. The actual document must be presented.Ĭan I get a passport for my child if I did not include paternity on the birth certificate? Options for identification documents that can be presented include a valid driver's license, passport or military ID. Proof of identity should be presented at this time. Item 4b is completed by the Notary Public. Your husband should complete items 1,2,3 and 4a. The State Department has a consent form ( Form DS-3053) that can be printed and, then, completed. Do they need a SS#, passport number or is address sufficient?Īnswer: Neither an address nor a Social Security number is sufficient proof of identity. The directions state to put the parents identification information, but I wanted to know exactly what they meant by that. I wanted to make sure that I had all the information correct on the notarized letter. Question: I am going to get a letter notarized so that I can apply for my son's passport without my husband present. What identification information is required from non-applying parent?

Two, you can appear with your son and submit a notarized consent form from the father which grants you permission to obtain a passport for your son.įor more information, click the links below. One, you can appear with your son and his father at a passport application acceptance facility in order to get the passport. I don't know what kind of info I need from his father and I don't know what to do, so if you could please tell me how I am supposed to proceed with this I would greatly appreciate it.Īnswer: You have two options. I am not sure what to do about our son's passport. We were never married but I want to travel overseas next year and go see some countries. Question: My son's father is in the military and leaves in Jan. How do get a passport for my son if I was never married to his father?
