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."
Children traveling outside the U.S. Children under 18 may need a Letter of Consent to travel internationally without both parents.
You need to obtain a passport for your child if he/she will be traveling overseas. Your country has requirements for getting a birth certificate for your child, and your government's passport office will tell you what other documents may be used as alternatives.
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.
If the child is not accompanied by both parents, we recommend carrying a consent letter signed by the non-accompanying parent, regardless of the parents' marital status (single, married, common-law, separated, divorced or never married).
Can the Child (Minor) Travel Consent be notarized online? Yes. Online notarization of the Child (Minor) Travel Consent is completely legal and secure. Your documents can be notarized online in minutes through the Notarize Network, starting at $25.
How do I fill this out? Collect the child's information, including full name and date of birth. Gather details about the accompanying adult, such as their name and relationship to the child. Outline the trip information, including destination and travel dates. Include the signature of the consenting parent or guardian.
What to include in a parental consent form for travel. The child's full name. Date of birth. Place of birth. Passport number and information (for international travel) Who is accompanying the child, their contact information, and relationship to the child (if any) Destination, including time frames and addresses.
I am writing to give my consent for my child, (Child's Name), to participate in the upcoming school trip to (Destination) on (Date). I understand that the trip will involve (briefly describe activities, if known), and I agree to all the planned activities. Details: Trip Destination: (Destination)