Passport Minor AffidavitOne parent/guardian applying
Passport Affidavit for a Minor - One Parent Not Available
Reference format · Last reviewed September 2026
This is a reference format, not legal advice. We found genuinely conflicting information across reference sources about which annexure letter currently applies to this affidavit - this covers the commonly required content, not a specific letter. Requirements (and supporting documents needed) can also depend heavily on your specific situation, so confirm with Passport Seva or a family lawyer if your situation involves a custody dispute or court order.
When You Need This
Applying for a minor's passport when only one parent or guardian is able to sign/apply - whatever the reason: the other parent has passed away, is living separately, is posted abroad, is a single parent by choice, or their whereabouts are unknown. Passport Seva commonly asks for an affidavit explaining this alongside the application.
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Answer a few quick questions and we'll generate a properly worded affidavit below - typed straight into the document, no leftover placeholders when you print.
Click anywhere in the document above to fine-tune the wording before printing - the verification/notary date and place are left blank on purpose, since those are only decided when you're at the notary's office.
Confirm the current format/letter and whether notarization is still required on the Passport Seva portal.
Gather whatever supporting document fits your reason (death certificate, court order, etc.) if applicable.
Sign in front of a Notary Public if notarization is required.
Submit along with your minor passport application on Passport Seva.
Frequently Asked Questions
When applying for a minor's passport and only one parent or guardian is able to sign/apply - because the other parent has passed away, is living separately, is posted abroad, is a single parent by choice, or their whereabouts are unknown - Passport Seva commonly requires an affidavit explaining this along with the application.
We found genuinely conflicting information across reference sources about which letter (commonly cited as Annexure C, though sources disagree) currently applies. This format covers the commonly required declaration content, not a specific letter - confirm the current designation and exact wording on the Passport Seva portal.
Depending on the reason - a death certificate (if the other parent has passed away), a court order (in case of custody/legal separation), or other proof relevant to your situation. Check the current Passport Seva checklist for minor applications.
This has historically required notarization on stamp paper, though Passport Seva has moved several annexures to plain-paper self-declarations in recent years - confirm the current requirement for your specific situation on the official portal before executing this.