Consent to Travel

1800 Notary is Canada's National Notary Public Company

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North York, ON M2M 3W2

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Thornhill, ON L4J 1V9

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Consent to Travel

In the wake of growing concerns for the safety of children during travel, numerous governments, including Canada, have established special regulations. These regulations dictate that a notarized consent to travel document must be provided to verify parental or legal guardian permission for a minor to cross international borders. It is important to emphasize that this requirement is supplementary to other legal obligations and documents.

It’s crucial to recognize that a basic travel consent letter or form lacking notarization from a licensed notary public may face rejection from border officials due to the susceptibility of such documents to forgery. At 1800 Notary, we offer the specialized service of providing notarized Consent to Travel documents to ensure your compliance with these essential regulations, helping you safeguard the well-being of your child during their travels.

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Situations Requiring a Travel Consent Document:

If a child is traveling with only one parent, the other parent must provide notarized consent.

If a child is traveling alone or with someone other than their parents, notarized consent from both parents (or the sole legal guardian) is required.

If a child has only one recognized parent, as stated on the birth certificate, a notarized copy of the birth certificate or the original may be enough to permit travel.

For a free sample template of a Travel Consent, please select one of the files below.

Consent to Travel other parent
Consent to Travel other parent pdf
Consent to Travel other adult
Consent to Travel other adult pdf
Consent to Travel unaccompanied
Consent to Travel unaccompanied pdf

Customizing the Travel Consent Template:

You will need to adjust the template to suit your specific circumstances and to meet the particular requirements of the jurisdictions where your child will be traveling. While the templates cover basic needs for common scenarios, requirements for such documents can vary widely by country and may change over time. It’s advisable to check with your travel agent, airline, and/or the consulates of the destination countries for the exact requirements applicable to your child’s trip.

If you prefer not to modify the templates yourself, or if you’re unsure how to do so, the 1800 Notary team can prepare the consent document for you. The current fee for this service is $99 plus applicable taxes. This fee includes both drafting the document and having it signed before one of our Notaries.

Travel Consent - Information Submission Form

Kindly fill out and submit the form below. Once your travel consent document is drafted, a member of our team will reach out to arrange an appointment.

Please note that there is a fee for 1800 Notary to prepare your consent letter. If you already have your own letter ready, you may complete the simplified online appointment form instead.