If both legal parents are not traveling with a minor, you should…
- Consult with your Attorney as deemed necessary before commencing travel plas.
- Obtain a written and notarized letter from the other parent to do so.
- Travel with a copy of your Custody Agreement.
Good to Know
- Be sure to include the minor on your Float Plan.
- Consent letter should include the youths full name and date of birth (and passport number for internationally).
- If the minor is not your child(ren) but a family member or family friend do become familiar with their allergies, health issues and medication.
- US Citizens children (under age 16) whether arriving by land or sea from Canada or Mexico must present their original Birth Certificate or Certificate of Naturalization.
- Sample letter, “I <Consenting Parent(s)> acknowledge that my <Child’s Relationship to Consenting Parent(s)> is traveling <Specify Country or Destination> with <Specify Parent(s) in the Custody Of> with my permission <Specify Start & End Dates>”.
