A notarized Child Travel Consent form from the absent parent is necessary when one parent travels with their child across a land border into Mexico or Canada or enters a foreign country at a sea port of entry.
I, Full Name, (mother|father) of Child Full Name to travel to (Destination City, State, Country) on (date of departure) with an expected return of (date of return). I may be contacted at (phone number including country code if traveling from overseas). I may have included a photo of my driver's license.
Parental/Guardian Consent (required for minors under 16): If one parent/guardian cannot appear in person with the child to apply for the passport, they must complete the Form DS-3053 “Statement of Consent.” You must submit the completed form with the child's passport application.
Consent Forms: If you're traveling alone with your own child on a domestic flight, you don't need a parental consent form from your child's other parent to fly. But if you don't share a last name with your child, it's a good idea to have a copy of the child's birth certificate on hand to prove your relationship.
Parental consent documentation for travel to Canada and Mexico. A child traveling with only one custodial parent or a guardian or who is traveling alone may need to present a written letter of consent at the border.
A simple letter stating that; ``I full name and passport number authorize wife fulll name of passport number- to travel on (specific date) to (insert destination) with our son/ daughter full name and passport number.''
Providing parental consent when a child travels without both custodial parents. Ports of entry in many countries have security measures to prevent international child abduction. If your child is traveling alone or with only one parent or legal guardian, they may need a letter of consent from the other custodial parent.
As a minor, the US recommends the traveling parent carry a notarized letter from any other custodial parent giving permission for you to travel with the parent, or else the court document granting sole custody, the death notice of the other parent...
I, Full Name, (mother|father) of Child Full Name to travel to (Destination City, State, Country) on (date of departure) with an expected return of (date of return). I may be contacted at (phone number including country code if traveling from overseas). I may have included a photo of my driver's license.