A child born in the USA is a U.S. citizen by birth. If such child is born to Indian Parentage, an Indian passport can be obtained for a U.S.-born child if:

• The birth of the child is registered at an Indian mission in the U.S.; and
  
  
• The child has not obtained a U.S. passport
  
  

While completing an online application, in the 'service desired' field, choose option 'Passport for Children up to 15 years of age'.

• Passports
  
  
• Proof of Status of parent
  
  
• Proof of Residence of parent
  
  
• Notarized copy of the child's birth certificate.
  
  
• Extracts of the Birth Register issued by an Indian mission in the U.S.
  
  
• Original passports of both mother and father.
  
  
• Copies of the first five and last two pages of both mother's and father's passports.
  
  
• Consent of BOTH parents (on the last page, page 4) of the online printed application - both parents should sign and have the signatures notarized;
  Or
  Submit a sworn affidavit
    Embassy of India, Washington DC
    Consulate General of India, San Francisco
    Consulate General of India, Houston
    Consulate General of India, New York
    Consulate General of India, Chicago
  
  
• Photographs:
  Embassy of India - Washington DC - 4
  Consulate of India - San Francisco - 2
  Consulate of India - Houston - 4
  Consulate of India - New York - 3
  
  
• Signature/Thumb Impression of the child on the application.
  
  
• Consulate specific documents:
  • Consulate General of India, New York:
    National Status Verification Form