Passport for your child, with the consent paperwork done right
Most minor applications stumble on one thing: the parental consent annexures. We prepare the online application, the correct Annexure D or C for your family situation, and the document set — so your PSK visit goes smoothly. Professional fee ₹499; government fees are separate and paid directly to Passport Seva.
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How a passport application for a child works
Every Indian below 18 applies in the "minor" category on the Passport Seva portal. The application itself looks similar to an adult one, but three things change: the child's passport has a shorter validity, the fee is lower, and — the part that causes most of the confusion — the parents must give formal consent through prescribed annexures.
Families in Vadodara come to us for school admissions abroad, family trips, and children joining a parent working overseas. In every case the paperwork is decided less by the child's documents and more by the parents' situation: who can sign, whether their passports carry spouse names, and whether the address proofs are in order. We check all of this before anything is submitted.
What we do — and what we cannot do
Harsiddhi Services provides documentation assistance, form-filling and appointment support for ₹499. The passport is granted and issued solely by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, through Passport Seva. We are not affiliated with any government body, and no consultant can guarantee approval or a date — anyone promising that is overpromising.
The child attends the Passport Seva Kendra appointment in person — PSK Vadodara at Nizampura serves the city, under RPO Ahmedabad. Which parents must accompany the child depends on the case; we confirm the current instruction on the official Passport Seva portal when preparing your file.
Annexure D, Annexure C — and which one your family needs
This is the heart of every minor application: the passport office wants the people with parental responsibility to agree to the child getting a passport.
Standard case: both parents available
Both parents sign Annexure D, the consent declaration — the routine path for married couples living together. The official specimen is the Annexure D format (official PDF). We fill it with every name spelling matched to the parents' own documents, because a mismatch here is a classic reason for counter objections.
Single-parent and special situations: Annexure C
Where the consent of both parents cannot be obtained, the applying parent or guardian files an Annexure C declaration instead. Typical situations:
- Single mother or single father raising the child alone
- Parents separated or divorced, with the child living with one parent
- One parent working abroad and unable to sign in time
- One parent untraceable or unwilling to cooperate
- Child in the care of a legal guardian
Two honest cautions. In custody disputes the passport authority may follow additional procedure, and court orders about the child control the outcome — paperwork cannot override them. And while single-mother applications can generally be made with the mother's name alone, requirements vary by case, so we always run the family's situation through the official Document Advisor before finalising the annexure and proofs.
How long a minor's passport lasts
A minor's passport is valid for 5 years, or until the child turns 18 — whichever comes first. A passport issued to a 16-year-old therefore expires at 18, not five years later. After 18, a fresh adult passport is needed.
One useful option: minors aged 15 to 18 may apply for a full 10-year passport at the adult fee instead — for a 17-year-old, often the smarter buy than a minor fee now and an adult fee within a year. Confirm the option and amount for your child's age on the official Fee Calculator.
Minors also automatically fall in the Non-ECR category, so no emigration-check endorsement issues arise while the child is under 18.
Documents for a minor passport
Originals plus one set of self-attested photocopies go to the PSK. The child's own paperwork is light; most proofs come from the parents.
- Child's date-of-birth proof — birth certificate, school certificate showing DOB, or Aadhaar (per the accepted list)
- Present address proof in the parent(s)' name — Aadhaar, utility bill, bank passbook, rent agreement and similar
- Parents' passport copies, if held — ideally with spouse names endorsed; otherwise the marriage certificate helps link the couple
- Annexure D signed by both parents (standard case)
- Annexure C where both parents' consent cannot be obtained
- Recent photograph for children under 4 — a 4.5 × 3.5 cm photo on a white background may be asked for; confirm the current photo instruction on the portal
The authoritative list for your exact case comes from the official Document Advisor — we generate it with you on WhatsApp before you collect anything. See also our passport documents guide and the printable document checklist.
Step-by-step: how we handle it
- Share your family situation on WhatsAppBoth parents available? Single parent? Parent abroad? This decides the annexure. We confirm the document list from the official Document Advisor.
- We prepare the online applicationPortal registration, the minor application form with spellings matched to your documents, and the correct annexure drafted for signature.
- Fee payment and appointment bookingThe government fee is paid online — mandatory before a slot can be booked. We help you pick a slot at PSK Vadodara (Nizampura) or a nearby POPSK such as Anand, Bharuch or Godhra.
- PSK visit with the childCarry the appointment confirmation, originals and photocopies. The Kendra captures the child's photo and details; young children are usually processed sympathetically.
- Police verification, if applicableWhere required, police visit or call at the present address. Cases where both parents hold valid passports are often simpler; the mode is the passport office's decision.
- Printing and Speed Post deliveryOnce granted, the passport is printed centrally and dispatched by Speed Post. We help you track it until it arrives.
Government fees for minors — effective 1 July 2026
Fees were revised by the Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026 for all applications submitted on or after 1 July 2026. Many websites still show old rates; the current minor fees are:
| Category | Normal | Tatkal |
|---|---|---|
| Minor (below 18), 36-page booklet — fresh or reissue | ₹1,750 | ₹4,250 |
| Minor aged 15–18 opting for 10-year adult-validity passport, 36 pages | ₹2,500 | ₹5,000 |
Two caveats: a 10% discount on the normal fee has been reported to continue for fresh applications for children up to 8 years (conditions apply), and the 60-page rate for minors is not separately confirmed in our sources. Check the exact figure on the official fee page and Fee Calculator before paying — government fees go directly to Passport Seva, never to us.
Our professional fee: ₹499, flat
Covers the online application, annexure preparation, document check against the official list, and appointment booking help. Quoted before work begins; no add-ons mid-way. See passport assistance pricing for every scenario.
Indicative timeline — plan backwards from travel
There is no fixed statutory delivery time; these are commonly seen ranges:
| Scenario | Commonly seen range |
|---|---|
| Normal, verification simplified or after issue | ~7–10 working days after the appointment |
| Normal with pre-police verification | ~2 weeks to 30–45 days |
| Tatkal (accepted) | Dispatch typically ~1–3 working days after the appointment |
| Printing + Speed Post delivery | A further ~3–7 working days |
If travel is tied to an admission date, build in a buffer of several weeks. We will tell you honestly if your dates look tight.
Where minor applications go wrong
- Wrong annexure for the family situation — filing Annexure D with one signature missing, when the case needed Annexure C
- Name spelling mismatches — the child's name differing between birth certificate and school records, or a parent's name differing across Aadhaar and passport; fix documents first (see name mismatches between passport and Aadhaar)
- Address proof in the child's name — unnecessary; proofs are accepted in the parents' names
- Parents' passports without spouse names — endorsed spouse names simplify things; otherwise carry the marriage certificate
- Assuming a 5-year validity for a 17-year-old — it expires at 18; the 10-year adult-fee option is often the smarter buy
- Booking the appointment before documents are ready — repeated reschedules can lapse it
For a deeper explanation of the consent framework, read our knowledge article on minor passport consent rules.
The bottom line
If you have read this far, you know more than most agents will ever tell you. The next step is simple: send us your case on WhatsApp, get the exact fee and timeline in writing, and decide with full information. That quote costs nothing.
Minor passport — questions parents ask us
Do both parents have to sign for a child's passport?
How long is a minor's passport valid?
What is the government fee for a minor passport in 2026?
Do both parents need to visit the Passport Seva Kendra with the child?
Can a single mother apply without the father's name?
Does my child need police verification?
Is there a fee discount for young children?
What address proof works for a child who has no documents?
My child's passport is expiring — is renewal different from a fresh application?
Can a minor passport be made under Tatkal?
Is a minor's passport ECR or Non-ECR?
What exactly does Harsiddhi Services do for ₹499?
Tell us your family situation — we will tell you the exact paperwork
Send "minor passport" with your child's age and whether both parents can sign. We reply with the annexure you need, the document list from the official advisor, and a fixed ₹499 quote before any work begins.