If you're applying for your child's passport and the other parent can't co-sign - separated, unreachable, deceased, or posted abroad - you need this affidavit (commonly called Annexure C), sworn by you as the applying parent. Generate yours free.
Annexure C vs Annexure D: The Actual Difference
| Situation | What's Needed |
|---|---|
| Both parents alive and available | Annexure D - a joint declaration, both parents consent together |
| One parent unreachable, separated with no contact, deceased, or posted abroad | Annexure C - sworn by the applying parent alone, explaining why the other can't co-sign |
Use the version that actually matches your situation - Passport Seva Kendra checks this against your application, and using the wrong one is a common cause of delay.
Generate your minor's passport affidavit now
Fill in your relationship to the child and why the other parent isn't co-signing - get a properly worded affidavit ready to notarize.
Open Minor's Passport Affidavit Generator →What the Affidavit Needs to State
- Your relationship to the child (mother/father/legal guardian)
- The child's full name and date of birth
- The other parent's name and the specific reason they aren't co-signing (residing separately, deceased, posted abroad, whereabouts not known)
- A declaration that you're taking sole responsibility for the passport application
Can Someone Other Than a Parent Sign?
Under Indian law, parents are the natural guardians of a minor - a grandparent, aunt, uncle, or other relative generally can't step into that role for a passport application just by being a close relative. If both parents are genuinely unavailable, you'd typically need a court order appointing legal guardianship under the Guardians and Wards Act, or a notarized authorization from both parents. Check the current Passport Seva Kendra guidance for your specific situation before applying, since this scenario needs case-by-case verification.
What Stamp Paper Value Do You Need?
This varies by state - commonly ₹10 to ₹100 non-judicial stamp paper for identity/guardianship affidavits, but not fixed nationwide. Confirm with your notary or the PSK's current requirement before printing.
This is a reference format, not legal advice. Passport rules for minors, custody situations, and guardianship documentation change and vary by case - always check the current Passport Seva Kendra guidance for your specific circumstances.
Minor Passport Affidavit के बारे में हिंदी में जानकारी
अगर बच्चे के passport के लिए दूसरे parent सह-हस्ताक्षर नहीं कर सकते - अलग रहते हों, संपर्क न हो, या देहांत हो गया हो - तो applying parent को यह affidavit (Annexure C) देनी होती है। यहाँ अपना affidavit free में बनाइए।