Both parents should sign a notarized consent to travel if their
child is traveling internationally. This
requirement applies if you are married and leaving a spouse behind to work;
grandparents taking grandchildren on vacation; same-sex
couples with adopted children; a divorced parent on a trip to Europe, even a military family uniting for the holidays.
The traveling parent or guardian should
carry a notarized copy of the proper
Children’s Consent Forms or Permission to Travel documentation.
These regulations apply to minors under 18 who are leaving the
United States with school groups, teen tours, or friends on a vacation.
If you have sole custody, provide a copy of the relevant
paperwork such as a death certificate or court order.
Specify the child’s full name and address, the names and
addresses of both parents, the names, and addresses of the adults traveling
with the child, the authorized destination countries and the dates of the trip.
You can download a form online or create your own.
The Doc Xpert has over 10 years of experience notarizing all
types of documents. Feel free to give Cynthia J. a call at 951.468.8056
for assistance.