Do Travel Consent Forms Need to Be Notarized? 📃
Prepare your documents before travel.
When a minor travels without one or both parents or legal guardians, families sometimes use a child travel consent form documenting permission for the trip.
Depending on the destination, airline, circumstances, or requesting authority, notarization may be requested.
When Might a Travel Consent Form Be Used?
Examples can include a child traveling:
With one parent
With grandparents
With another relative
With a school or organization
With another responsible adult
Internationally without both parents
Requirements vary considerably, especially for international travel.
What Does the Notary Do?
If notarization is required, the notary performs the requested authorized notarial act.
The notary generally does not create the travel consent form or determine whether a particular destination requires one.
Families should confirm requirements with the appropriate airline, government authority, attorney, or other relevant organization before the appointment.
Plan Ahead
Don't wait until the evening before an international flight to discover that additional paperwork is needed.
Check requirements early and determine:
Who needs to sign
Whether notarization is required
Whether witnesses are necessary
What identification is needed
Whether additional authentication may be required for international use
Travel paperwork can vary depending on the destination and family circumstances. Confirming requirements well before departure can help avoid unnecessary travel-day stress.
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