Which Signature Is Required on a Passport? Who Should Sign Your Passport?

Learn who must sign a passport and how to correctly sign it, including rules for minors and guardians.

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The signature required on a passport is the individual's who the passport is being issued to. Sign the passport with your regular handwritten signature in the designated area. If the passport is for a minor who cannot sign, a parent or legal guardian may sign on their behalf, noting their relationship.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Who is required to sign a passport? The individual to whom the passport is issued must sign it with their regular handwritten signature in the designated area.
  2. Can a parent or guardian sign a minor's passport? Yes, if the passport is for a minor who cannot sign, a parent or legal guardian may sign on their behalf, noting their relationship.
  3. Where should the passport signature be placed? The signature should be placed in the designated signature area inside the passport, using the individual's usual handwritten signature.