Proof of Relationship
You must submit documentation that lists the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of the child applying for a passport.
The following may be used to show parental relationship:
- U.S. birth certificate (also evidence of U.S. citizenship)
- Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth (also evidence of U.S. citizenship)
- Foreign birth certificate
- Adoption decree
- Divorce/Custody decree
Please note: Some documents, like a U.S. birth certificate, show both U.S. citizenship and parental relationship. These documents must be originals or certified copies (not photocopies).
Please submit one of the following:
![US Birth Certificate of your child](https://allstatepassports.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Birth_cert-129x111.png)
US Birth Certificate of your child
Must be certified and show BOTH parent's names.
![Consular Report of Birth Abroad (Form FS-240 or DS-1350)](https://allstatepassports.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Consular-Report-of-Birth-Abroad-140x111.jpg)
Consular Report of Birth Abroad (Form FS-240 or DS-1350)
Must show BOTH parent's names.
![Foreign Birth Certificate](https://allstatepassports.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Foreign-Birth-Certificate-profile-480x270-1-197x111.jpg)
Foreign Birth Certificate
Must show adopting parent(s) names.
![Adoption Decree](https://allstatepassports.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Adoption_Decree-83x111.png)
Adoption Decree
Must be Original and show adopting parent(s) names.
![Divorce/Custody decree](https://allstatepassports.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/custody-agreement-230x111.png)
Divorce/Custody decree
Must be Original.