The legal parent/legal guardian who cannot apply with the child can give consent using this form or a written statement that includes all of the information on this form. This form or the written statement must be notarized.
Unforseen matters may occur during a cruise which requires us to obtain specific consents from the responsible adult travelling with your child (“the Guardian”).
Adults who are not the parent or legal guardian of a minor traveling with them must present an original notarized letter signed by the child's parent(s), authorizing the adult to take the child on the specific cruise, supervise the child and allow emergency medical treatment to be administered.
A letter of consent, preferably in English and notarized, from the other parent or signed by both custodial parents. The letter should say: "I acknowledge that my child is traveling outside the country with the name of the adult with my permission."
Yep, you DEFINITELY need a notarized letter from other parent saying it is ok to bring child on cruise. Regardless if other parent is there or not. You will rarely get away with not having this letter. Not worth the risk, because they will turn you around and not let you on ship.
Contact A Notary Public: After drafting your letter, reach out to a local notary public or use online services like NotaryCam. Presentation For Verification: Present yourself along with identification documents before signing under oath in front of them.
A letter of consent, preferably in English and notarized, from the other parent or signed by both custodial parents. The letter should say: "I acknowledge that my child is traveling outside the country with the name of the adult with my permission."
For most itineraries, you must present a passport or birth certificate, depending on your citizenship. Guests 16 years of age and older will also need a photo ID. Disney Cruise Line does not require any additional documentation to travel with one parent.
The point of it is that the notary witnesses the parents signing the letter of consent. The parents need to be present with the notary. The parents can sign the same letter, the same piece of paper but with separate appointments at different notaries if they prefer. Or sign two separate letters.