Episode 1: Passports and the Single Parent

SMRLS staff attorney Meghan Maes explains how one parent can go about getting a passport for a child when the other parent either isn’t available or isn’t cooperative. We talk about Minnesota statutes, State department forms, and declaratory judgments.

Statutes and forms referenced during the podcast:

• Minnesota Statute 257.541
• Minnesota Statute 257.75
• 22 CFR 51.28
• DS-3053
• DS-5525

This fact sheet about Proving Your Child's Citizenship includes information about getting passports with only one parent available; it is a good resource for clients seeking information similar to what is covered in the podcast.