Child Travel Consent Form

A Child Travel Consent form proves to the transportation providers and Custom Officers that both parents or legal guardians give the child authorization to travel by providing their signatures.

This form is required if your child is traveling without all their parents or legal guardians. It's also known as a letter of permission to travel. 

Both parents or legal guardians must sign the form.

A Child Travel Consent Form Should Contain:

• The child’s basic information (e.g., name, gender, birthday, and place of birth)
• Both parents’ full names and contact information
• Travel Destination, Passport Information and Birth Certificate number if minor is traveling internationally or abroad.
• In addition, if the child has a deceased parent, some airlines or countries might require the Child Travel Consent to include a copy of the deceased parent’s birth certificate.

Does This Form Need To Be Notarized?

Yes. It is highly recommended that you have your Child Travel Consent notarized.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection recommends that any child under the age of 16 traveling without both legal guardians have a notarized Child Travel Consent signed by both legal guardians.

Having your Child's Travel Consent notarized decreases the chance of travel authorities questioning its validity.

Furthermore, the country you travel to and the airline you use will have varying signing requirements. Some countries, such as the United Kingdom, will not allow one parent and a child to cross the U.K. border until they provide proof of their relationship with each other.

You can check your destination's entry and exit requirements on the Bureau of Consular Affairs website. In addition, you can contact the U.S. Embassy in your child’s destination country to determine what documentation your child will require.

Reference: LawDepot
 

All parties signing this form must come to the notary appointment with identification documents.

How Much Do You Charge?

• $  5.00 = Per Notarization
• $15.00 = One Time Admin Fee
• $20.00 = Total Fees

All fees due at the time of appointment