Court Order for Child's Passport for Unmarried Mothers

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Minnesota Courts

Last Updated

04/2022

Do I need my child's father to sign or give consent to get my child a passport?

If a court order for custody does not exist and there isn't a pending custody case in court, the biological mother has sole custody by state law. An unmarried mother can ask the court to issue an order that allows her to apply for a passport for her child.

You cannot use these forms if there is a court order granting custody of the child to you or any other person.

Do I need a separate form for each child?

You can use the form for multiple children as long as the children have the same father. If the children have different fathers, then you will need to use separate forms.

Apply for an Order Regarding a Child's Passport

Filling out this form will not get you a passport for your child. This form is for asking the court's permission to apply for a passport for your child. You will still need to fill out a passport application if the court grants you the order.

To apply, go to Court Forms - Passport-only Relief for Unmarried Mothers Forms.

Forms on the Courts website are organized in "packets" and by individual forms. Packets include form instructions and all forms. You may not need all the forms. If you are not sure what form you need, read the form instructions in the Packet to find the right forms for your case. Then download each form in the packet as you need it.