Who can submit a passport application on my behalf?

You should submit your application in person. If this is not possible, the application may be submitted by a third party provided they:

• show identification,
• are 16 years of age or older,
• are either your:
  • parent,
  • child,
  • parent's spouse or common-law partner,
  • child's spouse or common-law partner,
  • spouse or common-law partner,
  • spouse or common-law partner's:
    • parent,
    • parent's spouse or common-law partner,
    • child, or
    • child's spouse or common-law partner.

The above third parties must always provide identification. If the identification provided does not confirm the third party resides with you, then that person should provide a written statement signed by you authorizing him or her to submit your passport application.

Any relative residing at your address can also submit an application on your behalf provided that they:

• are 16 years of age or older, and
• show identification confirming their place of residence. If the identification shown does not contain an address, further documentation to establish the address will be required.

It is MANDATORY that applicants requesting urgent or express service apply in person. Applications submitted by a third party will not be accepted for urgent or express service.

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