U.S. Customs and Border Protection recommends that any child under the age of 16 traveling without both legal guardianshave 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.
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.
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.
To whom it may concern, I (mothers name) -- UK Passport Number , natural mother of (Son's full name) born on xx November 2001 and (Daughters full name) born on xx September 2004 hereby give full permission for both children to travel with their father (my name), UK Passport Number x wherever he might decide ...
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."
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.
Most Consent to Travel documents can be drafted by the notary or by the parents. It needs to contain identifying details for each parent and child, as well as details of travel. It should also contain express consent and permission by the parent that the child can travel.
The letter should say: "I acknowledge that my child is traveling outside the country with the name of the adult with my permission." A parent who frequently crosses the border by land with a minor should always carry a letter of permission from the other parent.