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Jan 14, 2023 · However, Service Canada will only issue a passport to a child with both parents’ signatures if the agreement or order regarding the child’s custody does not specify which parent has primary custody or if it only mentions parenting responsibilities and contact time. When one parent is not present, getting a passport for a child can be difficult.
- Overview
- Proof of custody, separation or divorce
- Proof of parentage
- Proof of your child’s Canadian citizenship
All Canadian children, from newborn to age 15, need their own passport to travel.
When you submit your child’s passport application, you also need to submit
When applying for your child’s passport, both parents must
•participate in the passport application
•sign the form
•be ready for us to contact them
If you’re a legal guardian applying for a child’s passport, make sure
•all other legal guardians participate in the application
You must provide proof of parentage to confirm the parent-child relationship, such as
•a detailed (long-form) birth certificate from a Canadian provincial or territorial vital statistics office that includes the name of the parent(s)
•This document is also accepted as proof of Canadian Citizenship.
•if born in Ontario, we also accept a certified copy of birth registration
•if born in Quebec, we also accept a copy of an act of birth
•a court-issued adoption order that has the name of the adoptive parent(s)
You must submit your child’s original proof of citizenship document. We don’t accept photocopies of proof of citizenship.
If you apply by mail, we’ll return the document to you with the new passport. If you apply in person at a passport office, we’ll review the document and then return it to you.
•a birth certificate from the province or territory where your child was born
•a Canadian citizenship certificate
•it wasn’t originally laminated when you got it
•it says “void if laminated”
Apr 30, 2013 · It is my experience that, unless a court order specifically says that one parent has sole custody, Passport Canada will not issue a passport unless BOTH parents sign the application. The reason, it seems, is that the rules used by Passport Canada specifically refer to the terms of “custody” and “access”.
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) 4. Call us and pay the fees (weekend or statutory holiday) Call us ahead of time at 1-800-567-6868 to find out how to submit the application.
- All children need their own passports to travel. Since June 1, 2009 all Canadians, including children travelling to the U.S., must present a document that is compliant with the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI).
- A parent or specified adult must make the application. Children over age 16 can apply for their own passports. For children under that age, a Canadian federal regulation titled the “Canadian Passport Order” outlines who can apply on the child’s behalf.
- A photo of the child, plus proof of Canadian citizenship is needed for the passport application. This includes a birth certificate or a certificate of Canadian citizenship.
- Where the parents are separated or divorced, there are special rules. In such cases the following stipulations govern: The parent with custodial rights may apply on the child’s behalf.
If the parents are separated or divorced, and share custody of the child, the parent travelling with the child should carry copies of the legal custody documents. If the parents are separated or divorced and one of them has sole custody of the child, the letter of authorization may be signed by that parent only and they should bring a copy of the custody papers.
People also ask
Can a child get a passport if both parents have custody?
Will Passport Canada issue a passport if one parent has sole custody?
Why does Passport Canada say 'custody' & 'access'?
Can a child travel outside Canada without a passport?
Does Service Canada require both parents to sign a passport application?
Can a child get a passport if one parent is not present?
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 consent. To apply for a passport for your child, follow the steps on the Government of Canada’s website.
