Domestically you're fine. Internationally, especially in some countries, you may need a birth certificate and notarized letter of consent from dad.
It is not uncommon for a child to travel abroad with a family member or friend. However if you are taking a child abroad that you do not have parental responsibility for, you will need to ensure you have written permission from anyone that does have parental responsibility.
Recommended Consent Letter for Children Travelling Abroad. Information about travelling child. Information about accompanying person (leave blank if child is travelling alone) Contact information during trip. Signature(s) of person(s) giving consent. Signature of witness.
NO. Your parents are still legally responsible for your safety and actions until you turn 18 (the age of reach legal adulthood. Until then, you must have a written letter of permission to travel for your passport to be valid. Without a valid passport, you can't fly internationally.
You'll need to fill out an unaccompanied minor form and any necessary Customs and Immigration documents for the day of departure. This form must remain with your child during their journey. At check-in, parents / guardians will also need to provide: A birth certificate or passport as proof of the child's age.
Children traveling with grandparents, cousins, other relatives, or school groups will need to have a signed document, such as a Child Travel Consent, allowing them to travel without a parent or legal guardian.
I, ______________________________________________ (name of parent), am the ______ (mother) ______ (father) of __________________________________ , aged ____________ , and do hereby give my consent for (him)(her) to travel with __________________________________________________________________ (name/address of traveling ...