Consent to Travel

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Why a consent to travel letter?

Due to concerns for the safety of children, many governments now require a notarized consent to travel letter be presented to establish the permission of the parent(s) / legal guardian(s) for a minor to cross international borders with an accompanying adult, or alone. This requirement is in addition to other legal requirements as specified by airlines and official authorities.

It should be noted that a simple letter or travel consent form that has not been notarized by a licensed notary public may be rejected by border officials due to the fact that such letters or forms can be easily forged.

Circumstances you should have one:

Child Travelling With One Parent – If a minor is travelling with only one parent, the absent parent is expected to provide notarized consent.
Child Travelling Alone or Without Either Parent – If a minor is traveling alone or is accompanied by an adult other than a parent, both parents (or the sole documented custodial parent) must provide a notarized travel consent.
Child Has Only One Parent – If a minor child has only one parent as evidenced by the child’s birth certificate, a notarized copy of the birth certificate or the original may be sufficient proof allowing for travel.

For a free sample template please click below.

Consent to Travel Letter
Consent to Travel Letter (PDF)
Joint Consent to Travel Letter
Joint Consent to Travel Letter (PDF)
Unaccompanied Consent to Travel Letter
Unaccompanied Consent to Travel Letter (PDF)

You will have to modify the template to fit your situation and to meet any particular requirements for the jurisdictions your child is travelling to. The templates meet basic requirements for common situations.

If you prefer for Red Seal Notary to draft the consent letter for you, please fill out the form below to begin and take advantage of draft and notarization bundle pricing!

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1. Your Contact Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Phone*

Email*

2. Child's Information

First Child's Information

Full Name of Child

Date of Birth

City and Country Traveling to

Departure Date

Return Date

Reason for Travel

Second Child's Information

Full Name of Child

Date of Birth

City and Country Traveling to

Departure Date

Return Date

Reason for Travel

Third Child's Information

Full Name of Child

Date of Birth

City and Country Traveling to

Departure Date

Return Date

Reason for Travel

Fourth Child's Information

Full Name of Child

Date of Birth

City and Country Traveling to

Departure Date

Return Date

Reason for Travel

3. Accompanying Parent's Information (If accompanying adult is not the traveling child(ren)'s parent, skip to section 4.)

Full Name of Parent

Relation to Child

Passport Number

4. Accompanying Adult's Information

Full Name of Adult

Relation to Child

Passport Number

5. First Consenting Parent's Information (If the child is traveling without both parents, please complete 5 and 6.)

Full Name of Parent

Date of Birth

Passport Number

Reason for Travel

6. Second Consenting Parent's Information

Full Name of Parent

Date of Birth

Passport Number

Reason for Travel

7. Preferred Appointment Location

Preferred RSN Location

Preferred Appointment TimesPlease choose the two best times for your appointment below. Note, we require 24 hours notice for any cancellations.

First Time Choice

Date

Time

Second Time Choice

Date

Time

Special Instructions or Comments

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