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When drafting the letter include the name and contact information of the child's parents or guardians, the child's name, the name of the grandparents as well as information about the destination and time frame. The letter should leave space for you and the parents to sign followed by the date.

The letter should say "I acknowledge that my son/daughter is traveling outside the country with [the name of the adult] with my permission." If one parent has sole custody of the child, a copy of the custody document can take the place of the other parent's letter.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection recommends that any child under the age of 16 traveling without both legal guardians should have a notarized Child Travel Consent signed by both legal guardians. Having your Child Travel Consent notarized decreases the chance of travel authorities questioning its validity.

Travel Documents In general, most travel experts recommend you bring a notarized travel consent form (letter of permission from the parents) and a medical consent form in case of any emergencies. You should also bring copies of medical insurance cards.

If you travel or are going to travel with a child, consider taking the following documents: If the child is traveling with only one of their custodial parents, they must have a letter of consent, preferably in English and notarized, from the other parent or signed by both parents.

How do I write a consent letter for my child to travel? List your child's name, birth date/place, and passport details. If needed, you can add details for an emergency contact. Sign the consent letter in front of a witness to validate it (the witness should also sign).