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Jan 14, 2023 · Service Canada requires both parents to sign the passport application for a child unless there is a court order stating that one parent has sole custody. This is because the guidelines used by Service Canada refer to the rights of both parents in terms of custody and access. In simpler terms, custody and access laws have changed in recent years.
- Overview
- Your child may not need a passport to travel to the US by land or sea.
- Who can apply for a child passport
- Forms, instructions and fees
- How to apply for a child passport: Get it in 10 to 20 business days or more
- How to apply for a child passport: Get it in 2 to 9 business days
- How to apply for a child passport: Get it by the end of the next business day
- How to apply for a child passport: Get it on a weekend or statutory holiday
- How to apply for a child passport as a foster parent or adoptive parent of a child in foster care or on probationary adoption: Get it in 10 to 20 business days or more
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A Canadian passport is a travel document that Canadian citizens can apply for.
A child passport is valid for a maximum of 5 years. It’s valid until it reaches its expiry date, even after the child turns 16.
You can’t renew a child passport. When the child turns 16, they can apply for a new adult passport.
Children 15 and under don’t need a passport to enter the United States or return to Canada by land or sea.
Documents you can use instead of a passport:
•original or copy of their birth certificate
•It should be issued by the vital statistics department from the province or territory where they were born.
•original Canadian citizenship certificate
•Canadian citizenship card
To apply for a child passport, you must be one of the following:
•one of the child’s parents (if you’re not separated or divorced)
•the parent who has custody of the child (if you are separated or divorced) with the correct documentation
•Include all documents (including any divorce judgment) about the child’s custody, mobility or access.
•the child’s legal guardian, with the correct documentation
•Include all legal documents proving your legal guardianship of the child.
Standard
10 to 20 business days, plus mail time You can go to a Service Canada Centre (20 business days) or passport office (10 business days) By appointment or walk-in You can also apply by mail (20 business days)
Express
2 to 9 business days You may need to provide proof you need the passport Extra fees apply Go to a passport office with express pick-up service By appointment or walk-in
Urgent
By the end of the next business day You must provide proof you need the passport Extra fees apply Go to a passport office with urgent pick-up service Walk-in only, no appointments You must provide proof that you need the passport Proof you need the passport can be an airline, bus or train ticket if travelling by car, a written statement explaining why you need to travel a travel itinerary showing proof of payment proof of illness or death in the family requiring you to travel a written statement from you or a third party explaining why you need the passport for example, for legal, banking or residency requirements If we can’t deliver the passport in time to you or your child, we aren’t liable for any losses. We recommend that you don’t finalize any travel plans until you get your passport. 10 to 20 business days, plus mail time Who are you applying for? A child How do you want to apply? In person Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above By mail What province or territory are you applying from? Alberta Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above British Columbia Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Manitoba Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above New Brunswick Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Newfoundland and Labrador Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Northwest Territories Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Nova Scotia Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Nunavut Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Ontario Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Prince Edward Island Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Quebec Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Saskatchewan Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Yukon Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above A child being adopted or in foster care inside Canada You’re a Foster parent or adoptive parent of a child in foster care or on a probationary adoption How do you want to apply? In person Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above By mail What province or territory are you applying from? Alberta Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above British Columbia Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Manitoba Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above New Brunswick Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Newfoundland and Labrador Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Northwest Territories Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Nova Scotia Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Nunavut Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Ontario Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Prince Edward Island Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Quebec Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Saskatchewan Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Yukon Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Foster parent or adoptive parent of a child on a private probationary adoption How do you want to apply? In person Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above By mail What province or territory are you applying from? Alberta Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above British Columbia Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Manitoba Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above New Brunswick Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Newfoundland and Labrador Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Northwest Territories Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Nova Scotia Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Nunavut Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Ontario Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Prince Edward Island Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Quebec Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Saskatchewan Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Yukon Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Director of family services, social worker or child protection worker How do you want to apply? In person Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above By mail What province or territory are you applying from? Alberta Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above British Columbia Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Manitoba Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above New Brunswick Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Newfoundland and Labrador Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Northwest Territories Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Nova Scotia Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Nunavut Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Ontario Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Prince Edward Island Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Quebec Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Saskatchewan Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Yukon Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Licensee or representative of a licensed adoption agency How do you want to apply? In person Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above By mail What province or territory are you applying from? Alberta Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above British Columbia Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Manitoba Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above New Brunswick Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Newfoundland and Labrador Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Northwest Territories Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Nova Scotia Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Nunavut Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Ontario Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Prince Edward Island Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Quebec Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Saskatchewan Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Yukon Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above 2 to 9 business days Who are you applying for? A child Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above A child being adopted or in foster care inside Canada You’re a Foster parent or adoptive parent of a child in foster care or on a probationary adoption Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Foster parent or adoptive parent of a child on a private probationary adoption Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Director of family services, social worker or child protection worker Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Licensee or representative of a licensed adoption agency Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above By the end of the next business day Do you need it on a weekend or statutory holiday? This service is only for emergencies and if you have to travel over that specific weekend or statutory holiday Yes Who are you applying for? A child Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above A child being adopted or in foster care inside Canada You’re a Foster parent or adoptive parent of a child in foster care or on a probationary adoption Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Foster parent or adoptive parent of a child on a private probationary adoption Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Director of family services, social worker or child protection worker Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Licensee or representative of a licensed adoption agency Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above No Who are you applying for? A child Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above A child being adopted or in foster care inside Canada You’re a Foster parent or adoptive parent of a child in foster care or on a probationary adoption Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Foster parent or adoptive parent of a child on a private probationary adoption Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Director of family services, social worker or child protection worker Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above Licensee or representative of a licensed adoption agency Was the child’s most recent passport Lost or stolen Was it expired? Yes No Damaged Was it expired? Yes No None of the above You need to contact us as soon as possible to report the theft or loss of your previous passport.
1. Complete the form
Each parent or legal guardian should sign the application form. We may contact the other parent or legal guardian. Including your email address makes it easier to check the status of your application online after you apply. Download the child passport application [PPTC 155] (PDF, 2.8 MB) If your passport is lost or stolen but still valid Since your passport is still valid, you also need to add a complete declaration concerning a lost, stolen, inaccessible, damaged or found Canadian travel document (PDF, 1.3 MB) to your application and pay the extra fee for replacing a lost or stolen passport If your passport is damaged but still valid Since your passport is still valid, you also need to add a complete declaration concerning a lost, stolen, inaccessible, damaged or found Canadian travel document (PDF, 1.33 MB) to your application. Avoid this mistake Don’t forget to indicate the relationship between you (the applicant) and the other parent or legal guardian in section 2 of the form add your signature in sections 2 and 5 of the form All of the child’s parents or legal guardians must sign the form. If you don’t know where the other parent or legal guardian is, contact us (opens in a new tab) include the date the guarantor signed the application in section 6 of the form If both parents or legal guardians cannot sign the form, contact us and we’ll tell you what to do. Instructions and tips To save time, complete the form on your computer. If you can’t open the form, follow these instructions. To get a Braille instruction booklet or large-print forms, contact us. Read the instructions at the end of the form to make sure you complete it properly. Sign each page of the application. If the term “mother’s surname” doesn’t apply to you cross it out on the form and write “parent’s surname at birth” fill in the field with the surname (last name) at birth of 1 parent and write your initials in the margin
2. Get all the required documents and your child’s passport photo
Include the following documents with your child’s application form: proof of your child’s Canadian citizenship This can be a long-form birth certificate or a citizenship certificate. It must be the original document, not a photocopy. The name on the proof of citizenship is what goes on their passport. proof of parentage or proof of legal guardianship (if applicable) all documents that refer to the custody of, mobility of, or access to the child any valid Canadian passport or other travel document issued in the child’s name 2 identical passport photos of the child On the back of one of the photos, the photographer must write their name their complete address and the date the photos were taken Your guarantor must also sign the back of this photo. Read the full photo requirements for more information. You may need to provide extra documents if you’re updating their gender identifier. All your documents must be in either English or French. If a document is in another language, you must provide an official translation(opens in a new tab) .
3. Find a guarantor
You need a guarantor to sign your child’s application and 1 of the 2 passport photos The guarantor must have known you personally for at least 2 years and know of the child Avoid this mistake Don’t forget to get the guarantor’s signature on the back of 1 of the 2 photos if applicable, submit all documents that refer to the child’s custody, mobility or access (opens in a new tab)
1. Complete the form
Each parent or legal guardian should sign the application form. We may contact the other parent or legal guardian. Including your email address makes it easier to check the status of your application online after you apply. Download the child passport application [PPTC 155] (PDF, 2.8 MB) If your passport is lost or stolen but still valid Since your passport is still valid, you also need to add a complete declaration concerning a lost, stolen, inaccessible, damaged or found Canadian travel document (PDF, 1.3 MB) to your application and pay the extra fee for replacing a lost or stolen passport If your passport is damaged but still valid Since your passport is still valid, you also need to add a complete declaration concerning a lost, stolen, inaccessible, damaged or found Canadian travel document (PDF, 1.33 MB) to your application. Avoid this mistake Don’t forget to indicate the relationship between you (the applicant) and the other parent or legal guardian in section 2 of the form add your signature in sections 2 and 5 of the form All of the child’s parents or legal guardians must sign the form. If you don’t know where the other parent or legal guardian is, contact us (opens in a new tab) include the date the guarantor signed the application in section 6 of the form If both parents or legal guardians cannot sign the form, contact us and we’ll tell you what to do. Instructions and tips To save time, complete the form on your computer. If you can’t open the form, follow these instructions. To get a Braille instruction booklet or large-print forms, contact us. Read the instructions at the end of the form to make sure you complete it properly. Sign each page of the application. If the term “mother’s surname” doesn’t apply to you cross it out on the form and write “parent’s surname at birth” fill in the field with the surname (last name) at birth of 1 parent and write your initials in the margin
2. Get all the required documents and your child’s passport photo
Include the following documents with your child’s application form: proof of your child’s Canadian citizenship This can be a long-form birth certificate or a citizenship certificate. It must be the original document, not a photocopy. The name on the proof of citizenship is what goes on their passport. proof of parentage or proof of legal guardianship (if applicable) all documents that refer to the custody of, mobility of, or access to the child any valid Canadian passport or other travel document issued in the child’s name 2 identical passport photos of the child On the back of one of the photos, the photographer must write their name their complete address and the date the photos were taken Your guarantor must also sign the back of this photo. Read the full photo requirements for more information. You may need to provide extra documents if you’re updating their gender identifier. All your documents must be in either English or French. If a document is in another language, you must provide an official translation(opens in a new tab) .
3. Find a guarantor
You need a guarantor to sign your child’s application and 1 of the 2 passport photos The guarantor must have known you personally for at least 2 years and know of the child Avoid this mistake Don’t forget to get the guarantor’s signature on the back of 1 of the 2 photos if applicable, submit all documents that refer to the child’s custody, mobility or access (opens in a new tab)
1. Complete the form
Each parent or legal guardian should sign the application form. We may contact the other parent or legal guardian. Including your email address makes it easier to check the status of your application online after you apply. Download the child passport application [PPTC 155] (PDF, 2.8 MB) If your passport is lost or stolen but still valid Since your passport is still valid, you also need to add a complete declaration concerning a lost, stolen, inaccessible, damaged or found Canadian travel document (PDF, 1.3 MB) to your application and pay the extra fee for replacing a lost or stolen passport If your passport is damaged but still valid Since your passport is still valid, you also need to add a complete declaration concerning a lost, stolen, inaccessible, damaged or found Canadian travel document (PDF, 1.33 MB) to your application. Avoid this mistake Don’t forget to indicate the relationship between you (the applicant) and the other parent or legal guardian in section 2 of the form add your signature in sections 2 and 5 of the form All of the child’s parents or legal guardians must sign the form. If you don’t know where the other parent or legal guardian is, contact us (opens in a new tab) include the date the guarantor signed the application in section 6 of the form If both parents or legal guardians cannot sign the form, contact us and we’ll tell you what to do. Instructions and tips To save time, complete the form on your computer. If you can’t open the form, follow these instructions. To get a Braille instruction booklet or large-print forms, contact us. Read the instructions at the end of the form to make sure you complete it properly. Sign each page of the application. If the term “mother’s surname” doesn’t apply to you cross it out on the form and write “parent’s surname at birth” fill in the field with the surname (last name) at birth of 1 parent and write your initials in the margin
2. Get all the required documents and your child’s passport photo
Include the following documents with your child’s application form: proof of your child’s Canadian citizenship This can be a long-form birth certificate or a citizenship certificate. It must be the original document, not a photocopy. The name on the proof of citizenship is what goes on their passport. proof of parentage or proof of legal guardianship (if applicable) all documents that refer to the custody of, mobility of, or access to the child any valid Canadian passport or other travel document issued in the child’s name 2 identical passport photos of the child On the back of one of the photos, the photographer must write their name their complete address and the date the photos were taken Your guarantor must also sign the back of this photo. Read the full photo requirements for more information. You may need to provide extra documents if you’re updating their gender identifier. All your documents must be in either English or French. If a document is in another language, you must provide an official translation(opens in a new tab) .
3. Find a guarantor
You need a guarantor to sign your child’s application and 1 of the 2 passport photos The guarantor must have known you personally for at least 2 years and know of the child Avoid this mistake Don’t forget to get the guarantor’s signature on the back of 1 of the 2 photos if applicable, submit all documents that refer to the child’s custody, mobility or access (opens in a new tab)
1. Complete the form
Each parent or legal guardian should sign the application form. We may contact the other parent or legal guardian. Including your email address makes it easier to check the status of your application online after you apply. Download the child passport application [PPTC 155] (PDF, 2.8 MB) If your passport is lost or stolen but still valid Since your passport is still valid, you also need to add a complete declaration concerning a lost, stolen, inaccessible, damaged or found Canadian travel document (PDF, 1.3 MB) to your application and pay the extra fee for replacing a lost or stolen passport If your passport is damaged but still valid Since your passport is still valid, you also need to add a complete declaration concerning a lost, stolen, inaccessible, damaged or found Canadian travel document (PDF, 1.33 MB) to your application. Avoid this mistake Don’t forget to indicate the relationship between you (the applicant) and the other parent or legal guardian in section 2 of the form add your signature in sections 2 and 5 of the form All of the child’s parents or legal guardians must sign the form. If you don’t know where the other parent or legal guardian is, contact us (opens in a new tab) include the date the guarantor signed the application in section 6 of the form If both parents or legal guardians cannot sign the form, contact us and we’ll tell you what to do. Instructions and tips To save time, complete the form on your computer. If you can’t open the form, follow these instructions. To get a Braille instruction booklet or large-print forms, contact us. Read the instructions at the end of the form to make sure you complete it properly. Sign each page of the application. If the term “mother’s surname” doesn’t apply to you cross it out on the form and write “parent’s surname at birth” fill in the field with the surname (last name) at birth of 1 parent and write your initials in the margin
2. Get all the required documents and your child’s passport photo
Include the following documents with your child’s application form: proof of your child’s Canadian citizenship This can be a long-form birth certificate or a citizenship certificate. It must be the original document, not a photocopy. The name on the proof of citizenship is what goes on their passport. proof of parentage or proof of legal guardianship (if applicable) all documents that refer to the custody of, mobility of, or access to the child any valid Canadian passport or other travel document issued in the child’s name 2 identical passport photos of the child On the back of one of the photos, the photographer must write their name their complete address and the date the photos were taken Your guarantor must also sign the back of this photo. Read the full photo requirements for more information. You may need to provide extra documents if you’re updating their gender identifier. All your documents must be in either English or French. If a document is in another language, you must provide an official translation(opens in a new tab) .
3. Find a guarantor
You need a guarantor to sign your child’s application and 1 of the 2 passport photos The guarantor must have known you personally for at least 2 years and know of the child Avoid this mistake Don’t forget to get the guarantor’s signature on the back of 1 of the 2 photos if applicable, submit all documents that refer to the child’s custody, mobility or access (opens in a new tab)
1. Complete the forms
Fill out sections 1, 3 and 4. In section 2, answer just the first 2 questions about adoption and custody. You do not need to fill out sections 5 or 6. You’ll give us that information on the second form. Including your email address makes it easier to check the status of your application online after you apply. Download the child passport application [PPTC 155] (PDF, 2.8 MB) You also need to complete this second form: Download the additional information form [PPTC 463B] (PDF, 112.59 KB) If your passport is lost or stolen but still valid Since your passport is still valid, you also need to add a complete declaration concerning a lost, stolen, inaccessible, damaged or found Canadian travel document (PDF, 1.3 MB) to your application and pay the extra fee for replacing a lost or stolen passport If your passport is damaged but still valid Since your passport is still valid, you also need to add a complete declaration concerning a lost, stolen, inaccessible, damaged or found Canadian travel document (PDF, 1.33 MB) to your application. Instructions and tips To save time, complete the form on your computer. If you can’t open the form, follow these instructions. To get a Braille instruction booklet or large-print forms, contact us. Read the instructions at the end of the form to make sure you complete it properly. Sign each page of the application. If the term “mother’s surname” doesn’t apply to you cross it out on the form and write “parent’s surname at birth” fill in the field with the surname (last name) at birth of 1 parent and write your initials in the margin
2. Get all the required documents and the child’s passport photo
Include the following documents with the application forms: proof of the child’s Canadian citizenship (opens in a new tab) This can be a long-form birth certificate or a citizenship certificate. It must be the original document, not a photocopy. The name on the proof of citizenship is what will appear on their passport. any valid Canadian passport or other travel document issued in the child’s name 2 identical passport photos of the child On the back of one of the photos, the photographer must write the name of their studio its complete address the date the photos were taken Your guarantor (opens in a new tab) must also sign the back of this photo. Read the full photo requirements (opens in a new tab) for more information. You also need these extra documents for a child in foster care or undergoing probationary adoption: a letter from the director of family services that proves the identity of the child’s legal guardian or person with parental authority a copy of court orders or agreements involving the child and family services If you can’t forward the court order or agreement documents for confidentiality reasons, include a summary of the court orders or agreements. The summary needs to include the name of the child’s legal guardian or the person who has parental authority if a mobility restriction clause exists and the details of the restriction the date and file number of the court order, if possible If you’re updating the child’s gender identifier, you may need to provide extra documents. If you’re applying for a child undergoing public probationary adoption You also need to include a letter from the director of family services confirming that the child is undergoing an adoption process the name of the future adoptive parents If you aren’t the legal guardian or the person with parental authority You also need to include a letter from either the child’s legal guardian or the person with parental authority The letter needs to indicate what your relationship to the child is authorize you to apply for their passport and have it released to you
3. Find a guarantor
You need a guarantor to sign your child’s application and 1 of the 2 passport photos The guarantor must have known you personally for at least 2 years and know of the child Avoid this mistake Don’t forget to get the guarantor’s signature on the back of 1 of the 2 photos if applicable, submit all documents that refer to the child’s custody, mobility or access (opens in a new tab)
Key Takeaways. Single parents must demonstrate legal authority over the child, including custody arrangements, to successfully apply for a child passport in Ontario. A complete set of required documents, including proof of Canadian citizenship and legal guardianship, is essential for a smooth child passport application process.
When a court order or agreement exists referring to custody or decision-making responsibilities over the child. only the person with parental rights can apply for the passport If parents have joint custody or joint decision-making responsibilities, either parent can apply for the passport. you must provide all documents that refer to
Both parents must sign the forms to apply for a child’s passport unless a court order says otherwise. A generic clause in a parenting order that gives one parent sole decision-making authority is usually not enough for Passport Canada. Often, they want a specific clause saying one parent can apply for the passport without the other parent’s ...
Apr 30, 2013 · You can apply to register your child by making a request in writing and faxing it to Passport Canada at 1-819-953-5856. Registration does not prevent a passport being issued or being renewed nor does it prevent travel but it will be an alert to Passport Canada, and you may be contacted if someone tries to obtain a passport for your child.
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Feb 7, 2011 · 9. Separation after-the-fact is irrelevant. Even if the parents have separated after the child’s passport was issued, the parents remain free to use it. Passport Canada will not ask a parent to return a validly-issued passport in these circumstances, even if custody, access or mobility has changed since the passport was issued. 10.
