Question about passports

My ex-husband just ordered a passport for our daughter. I didnt sign anything on any forms. Is he able to get her a passport without my signature/consent?

I think only one parent has to sign the form.

You didn't specify which passport, UK or US.

When we filled out the forms for our daughters UK passport only my husband (British Citizen) signed the form. My signature was not required. See this page for specifics: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Passports/Applyingforaneworrenewedchildpassport/DG_174107.

For her US passport, we both had to appear in person at the US Embassy in London, and sign the form. For specifics: http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new/acs/passports/2parentsig.html.

Edited to add links.

yeah its a UK passport,and the ex is the Uk citizen.

so in other words, I have no say on whether he takes her abroad?
my problem is, he is planning on taking her to america to visit some girl he met on the internet,she is a bunny-boiler weirdo,and I am concerned for my little girl incase she goes nutty

yeah its a UK passport,and the ex is the Uk citizen.

so in other words, I have no say on whether he takes her abroad?
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There is further information on this page regarding passports & travel permissions for children: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Passports/Applyingforaneworrenewedchildpassport/DG_174106.

I believe that he wouldn't need your permission unless there is a custody order that specifies he needs to get your permission before travelling.

My understanding is that as your daughter would be entitled to US  citizenship, she must enter the US on a US passport. So, she may be refused entry anyhow ... but in reality I don't know how they would know she has a claim to US citizenship if she is on a UK passport stating her birthplace as the UK, with a UK parent.  I would suggest calling the US Embassy, they may be prepared to set up an alert for her on their system. 

I'd recommend getting your custody issues formalised asap though.

Also, if your ex does go aahead with this trip and you are truly worried for your child's safety, I'd get in contact with the child protection people in the state he's visiting.

many thanks for the info everyone!

Here's a link about the child and a US passport, should someone try to get her one:
http://travel.state.gov/family/abduction/resources/resources_554.html

Ok, I'm trying to understand this...

I'm the American, my husband's the Brit. I'm in the US, he's in the UK, and our son is with me. Can I sign the form or does it have to be signed by my husband?