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.
The point of it is that the notary witnesses the parents signing the letter of consent. The parents need to be present with the notary. The parents can sign the same letter, the same piece of paper but with separate appointments at different notaries if they prefer. Or sign two separate letters.
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.
I, ______________________________________________ (name of parent), am the ______ (mother) ______ (father) of __________________________________ , aged ____________ , and do hereby give my consent for (him)(her) to travel with __________________________________________________________________ (name/address of traveling ...
Yep, you DEFINITELY need a notarized letter from other parent saying it is ok to bring child on cruise. Regardless if other parent is there or not. You will rarely get away with not having this letter. Not worth the risk, because they will turn you around and not let you on ship.
Why is notarization important for a child travel consent form? Notarization is crucial because it validates the identities of the signatories and confirms their voluntary consent.
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."
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.
In the USA, though, unless there's a court order requiring permission from both parents, a child may travel (even to overseas) with either parent/guardian without showing proof of permission from the other parent.