Toddler Passport Signature
Dec 14th, 2005, 01:09 PM
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Toddler Passport Signature
Hi Everyone,
We have a child age 18 mos, planning a trip to England in January. Got his passport already. Just was wondering about what to do with the signature, do we sign his name or one of ours? Any help would be appreciated
We have a child age 18 mos, planning a trip to England in January. Got his passport already. Just was wondering about what to do with the signature, do we sign his name or one of ours? Any help would be appreciated
Dec 15th, 2005, 07:11 AM
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I agree with Budman. This site is great for getting opinions and factual info about location, etc. But for anything like government/agency policy, law, regulation, etc., it's best to go to "the source" and not rely on us, who could steer you wrong.
Dec 15th, 2005, 01:48 PM
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Agree - get legal advice elsewhere. But I do know that you don't sign anyone elses name to anything - even if you have power of attorney, guardianship, are a parent - you only sign your own name on documents.
I don't recall having to sign my passport, just the application - will dig it out of file and check.
I don't recall having to sign my passport, just the application - will dig it out of file and check.
Dec 15th, 2005, 09:15 PM
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Hi there!
You know, Google is a wonderful thing, it led me to the Passport questions site, and here is your answer..you should call someone and ask to be sure:
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Do I Need to Obtain a Separate Passport for My Baby?
Yes. All persons, including newborn infants, are required to obtain passports in their own names. For children under age 14, the consent of both parents/guardians is required.
Who Should Sign My Child’s Passport?
Children, who are able to sign their names, may do so. Otherwise, a parent may sign for the child by writing the child’s name on the signature line and signing the parent’s name above the child’s name.
Example:
Jane Doe for
Child M. Doe
Signature of Bearer
Hope this helps~
You know, Google is a wonderful thing, it led me to the Passport questions site, and here is your answer..you should call someone and ask to be sure:
_____________________________________________
Do I Need to Obtain a Separate Passport for My Baby?
Yes. All persons, including newborn infants, are required to obtain passports in their own names. For children under age 14, the consent of both parents/guardians is required.
Who Should Sign My Child’s Passport?
Children, who are able to sign their names, may do so. Otherwise, a parent may sign for the child by writing the child’s name on the signature line and signing the parent’s name above the child’s name.
Example:
Jane Doe for
Child M. Doe
Signature of Bearer
Hope this helps~
Dec 19th, 2005, 08:43 AM
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Scarlett, true story:
When we came to USA and got our Green Cards, my younger son was 8 years old. The clerk told each one of us to sign the card in his presence. Of course my 8-year-old signed his card the way he used to at school - first name and the first leter of his last name.
I still have a copy of the card issued to Baby Again signed as Baby A
When we came to USA and got our Green Cards, my younger son was 8 years old. The clerk told each one of us to sign the card in his presence. Of course my 8-year-old signed his card the way he used to at school - first name and the first leter of his last name.
I still have a copy of the card issued to Baby Again signed as Baby A
I hope the baby can sign his own name by now!
