You can obtain a travel consent form online where there are many templates that can be downloaded. Alternatively, if you require a more bespoke travel consent document, our team of notaries can assist in drafting one to your requirements.
The letter should include the other person's contact details and details about the trip. It also helps if you've: evidence of your relationship with the child, for example a birth or adoption certificate. a divorce or marriage certificate, if you are a single parent but your family name is different from the child's.
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.
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 ...
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.