Birth Certificate only lists one parent

[Raindrops27]

Sailing March 30th on the breakaway to bahamas just booked yesterday for our 20th anniversary, I was looking at my birth certificate thinking I should get a expedited passport, well since there are new rules, and my bc only lists one parent, my mother this will be a problem. Now I am thinking will this also be a problem boarding? I called ncl they say bc with one parent listed is fine, but I want to make sure..Has anyone encountered any problems boarding with only one parent listed on bc please be nice I am already stressing out, beating myself up..My mother never listed my father.Tia

Edited February 16, 2014 by Raindrops27

[PGBSAB]

I can't believe that everyone has two parents on their birth certificate...as long as you have a certified copy you should be fine. If NCL says ok, I would go with it and not worry. Have a great time!!

[johnql]

Sailing March 30th on the breakaway to bahamas just booked yesterday for our 20th anniversary, I was looking at my birth certificate thinking I should get a expedited passport, well since there are new rules, and my bc only lists one parent, my mother this will be a problem. Now I am thinking will this also be a problem boarding? I called ncl they say bc with one parent listed is fine, but I want to make sure..Has anyone encountered any problems boarding with only one parent listed on bc please be nice I am already stressing out, beating myself up..My mother never listed my father.Tia

I agree with previous poster - you'll be fine. I can't see where having only one parent listed on your bc makes any difference at all.

 

My question to you - what new rules are you referring to?

[deladypilot]

I think you will be just fine. In this day and age there are many people who only have 1 parent listed on their BC.

 

I too would be interested to know what new rule though

[perkydebrajean]

As of April 1st, 2011, all birth certificates submitted with passport applications must include your parent or parents’ names. So, before you send in your paperwork, take your birth certificate and double-check to make sure that your parents’ names are on the document.

 

I found this on the internet. Sounds like it could be either/or but doesn't necessarily have to be both parents.

[DrNora]

My SIL is single, has two daughters from in vitro with anonymous sperm donor.

No father is listed on their birth certificates and they both procured passports without a problem.

 

You can still get an expedited with only one parent listed.

[3poundpuppies]

You can sail with just your BC and photo ID. No need to get passport for this trip. I would save the money for an excursion or something fun! Happy anniversary!

[JimS4210]

As of April 1st, 2011, all birth certificates submitted with passport applications must include your parent or parents’ names. So, before you send in your paperwork, take your birth certificate and double-check to make sure that your parents’ names are on the document.

 

I found this on the internet. Sounds like it could be either/or but doesn't necessarily have to be both parents.

 

Just discovered this fact three weeks ago when my wife and I went to apply for passports. Both of of our Pennsylvania birth certificates had no parents listed. I had to apply for new long form BC's from the state. Still waiting for them to arrive so I can apply for passports. Good thing we're not flying to Vancouver until June!

 

Jim

[Raindrops27]

Thank you all for your fast replies and well wishes,it does mean a lot! Thanks again...