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.
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."
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.
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.
The two most important documents are the child's ID and a consent form from their legal guardian. ID: The TSA does not require minors under the age of 18 to show ID when traveling with an adult companion within the United States, but some airlines do.
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.
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).
Tips for an Effective Child Permission Letter List important information about your child and any other relevant info. Mention the scope of what you are/aren't permitting. Note what time period the authorization applies for. Include your contact info and sign your name with a witness present.