Only the following people can apply for a child’s passport:
One of the child’s parents
In the case of separation or divorce, the parent who has custody of the child (separation agreements and court orders must be provided)
The child’s legal guardian (proof of legal guardianship must be provided)
Each legal parent or guardian should sign the application form. The Passport Program may contact the other legal guardian or parent.
The forms you need to complete may differ depending on where you are applying from