The applicant for the passport must read and sign the declaration in the application form using black ink. The signature MUST be within the signature box. If the applicant is physically or mentally incapacitated and this prevents them signing the applicant's signature declaration, the applicant should leave the applicant signature declaration box BLANK. The applicant should also attach a letter (to their passport application form) from their medical practitioner as proof of their condition. Alternatively the person assisting with the completion of the form should complete a general declaration (B11 form).
If the application is for a child, the declaration must be signed by a parent or person with a parental responsibility for the child.
If the child is between 10 and 18 years of age, they should sign the application form. This signature will appear in the passport. Children under 10 years of age are not required to sign.