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Traveling For the Holidays? Get A Child Travel Consent for Your Minor Child.
For holiday travel with a minor, especially internationally, getting a Child Travel Consent form notarized is crucial because it validates parental permission, preventing delays or denials at borders by proving the child isn't being abducted, with notarization adding legal weight and authenticity to the signatures for airlines, customs, and officials.
Why Notarize?
- Prevents Abduction Concerns: Authorities want proof the non-traveling parent(s) genuinely consent, reducing child abduction risks.
- Adds Legal Weight: A notary public verifies identities and witnesses signatures, making the document more credible.
- Required by Many Countries: While the U.S. doesn't always require it for entry, many destination countries do for minors traveling with one parent or a guardian.
- Airlines & Hotels: Some airlines and cruise lines might also ask for it.
What to Include on the Form:
- Child's full name & DOB.
- Parent(s)/Guardian(s) names & contact info.
- Accompanying adult's name, relationship, & contact.
- Travel dates, destination(s), & purpose.
- A clear statement of consent.
How to Get it Notarized:
- Prepare the Form: Fill it out, but don't sign it.
- Schedule Notary: Find a notary (walk-in, mobile, online).
- Bring IDs: All signers need government-issued photo IDs.
- Sign in Front of Notary: They verify identity, witness the signing, and apply their seal.
- Make Copies: Keep originals with travel docs and copies with accompanying adults.
Always check specific airline and destination country requirements before you travel.