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."
Witness signatures are required by federal regulations in very limited circumstances and can be required by the IRB to assure an adequate informed consent process for some research studies.
This form or the written statement must be notarized. If the required consent is not submitted, the child may not be eligible for a U.S. passport. parent/legal guardian that cannot apply with the child must complete and notarize this form to be submitted with the application. DS-3053).
A consent letter is recommended for all cross-border travel, even for a day trip, if the child will be travelling alone, with only one parent, with friends or relatives or with a youth group.
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 you prefer to write your own consent document, you may do so, but be sure to include all required elements of informed consent.
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.
Start by obtaining the TSA Minor Travel Consent form. You can find it on the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) website or request a copy at your local TSA office. Provide your personal information as the legal guardian or parent, including your full name, address, and contact details.
Comments Section Both parents' full names and contact details. Trip details (dates, destination, etc.). A clear statement that grants permission for the child to travel with you. Signatures from both parents, and a notary public if needed.
In states that do not provide specific guidelines for notarizing for minors, such as California, Florida or Texas, you would follow all the normal state rules for performing the type of notarization requested.