A child travel consent form allows a minor to travel alone or with another person or group. A consent form (DS-3053) must be filled out for each passport when only one parent is present.It must be notarized. While it's recommended to have notarised written consent, it's definitely not required and in my experience you're highly unlikely to be asked for it. For minors: Under 16 years of age, both parents must be present and provide official consent. If both parents cannot be present, go to travel.state. If you take no action, the form will open in a few seconds. This form is required for a minor to travel. It ensures parental consent and details the travel plans. Split custody is easiest to describe in a situation where there are two children, and each parent obtains full physical custody over one child.