It's important that you give your co-parent notice and preferably get their express permission in writing if you wish to travel outside the state with your child. If the other parent refuses to cooperate, you can ask for the court's permission in advance.
Is a minor travel consent form required for domestic travel? No, a minor travel consent form is not required for domestic travel within the U.S. However, it is recommended that parents and/or legal guardians carry a notarized letter of consent when traveling with a child.
The letter of consent, preferably in English and notarized, from the other parent (if the child is traveling with one custodial parent) or signed by both parents (if the child is traveling with a guardian or alone) should say: "I acknowledge that my child is traveling outside the country with the name of the adult ...
In this case, generally, both parents have equal rights and responsibilities, ing to California Family Code, Section 3010. This means that neither parent can take the child out of the state without the other's consent, unless there is some emergency.
Dear Ma'am, I am Sherly Thomas, mother of Jibin Thomas, a student of your class. I have been informed that the school is organising a trip to Goa from 29/12/2021 to 03/01/2022. This is to inform you that I have given my consent for my son to participate in the school trip.
The United States Does Not Have Exit Controls: Two-parent consent is not always needed for a minor to leave the United States. Without a valid court order prohibiting the child's travel outside of the United States, there may be no way to prevent an abduction.
You should obtain a child travel consent letter granting you permission from the absent parent to leave the country with your child (having it notarized is not required, but highly recommended).