What if one parent will not sign the passport application?
For applicants under the age of 14, both parents signatures are required at the time of application. If one parent is not present, unable to, or disinclined to sign, the family can submit a supporting explanation and/or documentation to the U.S. State Department. For applicants under the age of 17, parental consent from both parents may be required and is at the discretion of the receiving U.S. Department of State agent. Should a parent refuse to sign and the U.S. State Department denies the familys application, the passport will not be issued and the delegate will need to withdraw from the program. People to People will respect the decisions of the U.S. State Department, and People to People will not dispute the issue with the non-consenting parent. This is a matter within the family, and People to People is not able to intervene.
