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Do children need their own passport to travel?
Is my child required to provide any documents to support his or her identity?
If I am divorced or separated and want to obtain a passport for my child, are there any additional documents that I need to submit?
Does my child need to sign his or her passport?
Are parents required to sign their child's passport?
Can airline companies force parents to sign their child's passport?
What should a parent do if they have signed their child's passport?
Will my child's passport expire once he or she reaches 16 years of age?
My child will be turning 16 years old soon. Should I apply for a child's passport or wait to apply for an adult passport after his or her birthday?
Is my child entitled to free replacement passport?
What can I do to prevent a Canadian passport being issued in the name of a child under 16?
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Section 1: Child's Personal Information
Section 2: Information on Applicant
Section 3: Previous Canadian Passport
Section 4: Proof of Canadian Citizenship
Section 5: Declaration of guarantor
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Date modified:
2013-05-03
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