A travel consent form for a minor needs a notary to verify identities and witness signatures, adding authenticity for border officials, airlines, or foreign consulates, especially when a child travels with one parent, alone, or with another adult. The form should detail the child, parents, travel dates, destination, and accompanying adult, with notarization adding credibility, often requiring an apostille for Hague Convention countries, and you can get it done in person or through online notary. 

What is it?

A legal document parents sign giving permission for their child to travel without both parents. Notarization authenticates the parents’ identities and signatures, confirming consent.

Why get it notarized?

Prevents issues: Required by airlines, foreign countries, and border agents to prevent child abduction or custody issues.

Adds credibility: Verifies the document is genuine and signed willingly.

What to include in the form (check the specific country’s embassy/consulate):

Child’s Info: Full Name, DOB, Passport Number (if applicable).

Parent/Guardian Info: Names, contact info of non-traveling parents.

Travel Details: Destination(s), dates, flight info.

Accompanying Adult Info: Name, relationship, ID info.

Medical Authorization: Clause for emergency medical care.

Signatures: Both parents (or the non-traveling parent).