To notarize a child travel consent form, prepare the document accurately, gather necessary identification, and find a qualified notary public. Visit local banks, law offices, or use online directories to schedule an appointment.
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.
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.
In states that do not provide specific guidelines for notarizing for minors, such as California, Florida or Texas, you would follow all the normal state rules for performing the type of notarization requested.
NOTE: Where a minor child is travelling with only one parent, a notarised letter of permit from the parent not travelling may be requested. If travelling with non-parents, a notarised letter from the minor's guardians would be required.
What is a Child Travel Consent form? A Child Travel Consent gives a minor child permission to travel without their parents or legal guardians. Use this form when your child needs to travel alone or with another adult, who is not their legal guardian (e.g., a grandparent, friend, or teacher).
Start by obtaining the TSA Minor Travel Consent form. You can find it on the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) website or request a copy at your local TSA office. Provide your personal information as the legal guardian or parent, including your full name, address, and contact details.
The letter of consent, preferably in English and notarized, from the other parent (if the child is traveling with one custodial parent) or signed by both parents (if the child is traveling with a guardian or alone) should say: "I acknowledge that my child is traveling outside the country with the name of the adult ...
A Valid National Passport and a Bahamas Visa are required.
If travelling with non-parents, a notarized letter from the minor's guardians would be required. The letter should indicate that the chaperones are authorized to travel outside the country with the minor, as well as permit the chaperones to seek medical attention for the minor, if necessary.