While the US does not legally require a parental consent form, US Customs and Border Protection strongly recommends one. Here's the advice from their Web site, bolding mine:
Submit a Statement of Consent: Form DS-3053 or a notarized statement from both parents or guardians giving that person (example: grandparent) permission to apply for the child. Include a photocopy of the photo IDs for both parents or guardians.
Brazil Entry Requirements Children under age 18 traveling alone, with one parent, or with a third party must have a notarized, written authorization from the absent parent or legal guardian. It must be translated into Portuguese and authenticated by a Brazilian embassy or consulate.
Fill in the child's personal information, including name, date of birth, and place of birth. Enter the names and contact information of both parents or legal guardians. Clearly state your consent for the child's passport application. Include your signature and the date of signing.
Department of State Form DS-3053, which is used to obtain the written consent from the parent or legal guardian of a minor passport applicant when they cannot be present at the time the application is executed, is being revised to be consistent with this rulemaking.
If the father is not allowed to provide the consent from prison, you may apply under exigent family circumstances. To support the application, you need to provide a copy of the father's incarceration orders and submit it with Form DS-5525 and the rest of the requirements for a child's passport.
Submit a Statement of Consent: Form DS-3053 or a notarized statement from both parents or guardians giving that person (example: grandparent) permission to apply for the child. Include a photocopy of the photo IDs for both parents or guardians.
Legally or developmentally? Legally, it depends on your jurisdiction, however, by and large, children need the permission/approval of both parents to leave the general area of their home... To travel internationally, they need a passport and the consent of both parents, unless one parent has sole legal custody.
Legally or developmentally? Legally, it depends on your jurisdiction, however, by and large, children need the permission/approval of both parents to leave the general area of their home... To travel internationally, they need a passport and the consent of both parents, unless one parent has sole legal custody.
Recommended Consent Letter for Children Travelling Abroad. Information about travelling child. Information about accompanying person (leave blank if child is travelling alone) Contact information during trip. Signature(s) of person(s) giving consent. Signature of witness.