Is mother name mentioned in passport?

Authorities cannot insist upon mentioning the name of one’s biological father in passport as mother’s name is sufficient in certain cases where she is a single parent, the Delhi High Court has said. She said she was a single parent since her daughter’s birth in 1997.

Do I need to put fathers details on passport application?

The government website explains: “You need to give both parents’ details when you apply. If you cannot provide the other parent’s details, you need to say why (for example, you’re the only parent named on the birth certificate or you adopted the child on your own).”

Is mother’s name mandatory in passport?

Name of Only Parent or Legal Guardian Then: Providing the names of both the parents was mandatory at the time of applying for the passport. Now: The online passport application form now requires the applicant to provide the name of the father or the mother or the legal guardian.

Can I remove father’s name from passport?

A: To change your gender or your father’s/mother’s name, you have to apply for a “Re-issue” of passport and get the specified change done in personal particulars. To check the complete list of documents to be submitted along with the application form, please click on “Documents Advisor” link on Home page.

How do I remove my mother name from my passport?

To change your gender or your father’s/mother’s name, you have to apply for a “Re-issue” of passport and get the specified change done in personal particulars. To check the complete list of documents to be submitted along with the application form, please click on “Documents Advisor” link on Home page.

Does my baby have to have the father’s last name?

Whether you are married or not, you don’t have to give the baby the last name of either parent if you don’t want to, and the child does not have to have the father’s last name to be considered “legitimate.” (See the article Legitimacy of Children Born to Unmarried Parents for more on the subject.)

Can a father apply for a passport without mother’s consent UK?

United Kingdom passport: An application for a passport for a child under 16 must be signed by a parent or by someone with parental responsibility. For a young person aged 16 or 17, parental consent to an application is only needed if required by a court order or if the young person has a mental disability.