Parental Consent

Children traveling without both birth (legal) parents should have a notarized letter from the non-present parent stating permission for the child to travel with the other parent. Why all the fuss? Parental kidnappings has skyrocketed and foreign countries are trying their best to stop parental abductors from entering their countries.

This also applies if your child is bringing along a friend on the trip; you’ll want to get a notarized letter of consent from the child’s parents stating that it’s OK for the child to travel.

Also, you’ll want to make sure your child (or any child you’re traveling with) has permission to receive medical treatment during the trip. If you don’t have this letter, you won’t be able to obtain medical treatment for the child until parents can be contacted.

You should also have Passport(s) and copies of the Birth Certificates for the children, along with Insurance documents (ID).

Consent for Minor Child to Travel without Both Birth Parents

To Whom It May Concern, <DATE>

I/we, <PARENTS NAME(S)> are the lawful parent(s)/guardian(s) of <CHILD’S NAME/S, AGE(S)>, (our son/daughter), born <DATE OF BIRTH>, USA Social Security Number <SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER(S). USA Passport Number <PASSPORT NUMBER(S)>.

I/we <ABSENT PARENTS NAME(S)> give my/our authorization for my/our minor child(ren), <CHILD’S NAME/S> to travel to <DESTINATION> with and in the care of <NAME OF ADULT(S) ON TRIP, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER>, born <DATE OF BIRTH>, <STATE>, USA Drivers License Number <DRIVER'S LICENSE NUMBER>, USA Passport Number <PASSPORT NUMBER>.

Their scheduled date of departure is <DATE>.

Their scheduled date of return is <DATE>.

They will be traveling with the New Old Time Chautauqua (a non-profit, volunteer, traveling, educational troupe). They will be traveling by bus/train/plane/car, aboard <AIRLINE/FLIGHT NUMBER>.

In addition, I/we, <ABSENT PARENTS NAME(S)>, authorize <NAME OF ADULT(S) ON TRIP> to obtain any necessary medical treatment for my/our child(ren), <CHILD’S NAME/S>, while on this trip.

Signed: PARENT’S NAME

Signed: PARENT’S NAME

Address: PARENT'S ADDRESS

Telephone: PARENT'S TELEPHONE

Sworn to and signed before me, a Notary Public,

this _______ day of _______________, 20____

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Notary Public Signature and Seal