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).
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.
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.
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.
If you prefer to write your own consent document, you may do so, but be sure to include all required elements of informed consent.