applying for new passport

[jamrep 105]

I have a question I am a bit confused about.So I have a son who is not my husband biological child but he was the one who pitition for him to be in the united states.I am now a us citizen and he has derived it through me;I want to apply for his passport as he is under 16 and his biological dad name is on his birth certificate.Will I need his dad's  permission?Since my husband is decease could I do it with out the biological dad's permission?He lives in Jamaica.

[HRQX 4,145]

1 hour ago, jamrep said:

Will I need his dad's  permission?Since my husband is decease could I do it with out the biological dad's permission?He lives in Jamaica.

Do you have sole custody? If not, then you need his written permission; he'll need to sign and date Form DS-3053 at the Embassy in Kingston:

• https://eforms.state.gov/Forms/ds3053.pdf
• https://jm.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/ "U.S. Notary Public Services"

Or if you are unable to locate him, then you fill out Form DS-5525: https://eforms.state.gov/Forms/ds5525.pdf

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/apply-renew-passport/under-16.html "Show Parental Consent" section

[jamrep 105]

Thank u ,we both share custody.He will be 16 in October so I will wait until then to apply.Thank you so much for your response.