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).

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)

Must show BOTH parent's names.

Foreign Birth Certificate

Must show adopting parent(s) names.

Adoption Decree

Must be Original and show adopting parent(s) names.

Divorce/Custody decree

Must be Original.