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Free International Travel Consent Template (One Guardian)

For a child travelling abroad with one consenting parent or guardian. Collects the passport details border officials ask for.

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  1. 1Fill out the formAnswer the questions on this page. It's free, and nothing is saved until you generate the PDF.
  2. 2Download your PDFWe place your answers into a completed Consent for International Travel with One Legal Guardian. Download it, or keep going.
  3. 3Don't sign yetLeave the signature blank. Have a government-issued photo ID and a phone or laptop with a camera.
  4. 4Sign on videoVerify your ID and sign with a live notary, 24/7. Download the notarized PDF when you're done.

The document

Know what you're signing.

A consent letter from one legal guardian authorizing a minor child to travel internationally with a named adult companion. Notarization is strongly recommended and often required at borders.

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    What is a Consent for International Travel with One Legal Guardian?

    A consent for international travel with one legal guardian is a letter in which a parent or legal guardian states that their minor child has permission to travel abroad — including the destination, travel dates, the accompanying adult, and passport details for the child and companion. Because only one guardian is signing, it documents that guardian's authority and consent for the trip.

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    When do you need one?

    Use this form when a child travels internationally without both parents — for example, with one parent, a grandparent, a relative, or a family friend. Border officials and airlines frequently ask for a signed, notarized consent letter to help prevent international child abduction, and some countries require one for entry or exit.

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    Does it need to be notarized?

    Notarization is strongly recommended and is required or expected by many countries and airlines. A notary verifies the signing guardian's identity and witnesses the signature, which is why this template includes a notary acknowledgment page. Where the other parent shares custody, carrying their consent as well is advisable.

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What to have ready for a ten-minute session.

The notary verifies who you are and watches you sign. They don't review the content of your Consent for International Travel with One Legal Guardian.

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  • The completed document as a PDF, photo, or scan. If you fill it out here, it carries over for you.
  • Leave the signature blank. You sign during the video session, with the notary watching.
  • A valid government-issued photo ID for every person signing.
  • A phone or laptop with a camera and microphone, and a quiet, well-lit spot.
  • Each additional document in the same session is $5.

Can you notarize a Consent for International Travel with One Legal Guardian online in your state?

Remote online notarization is authorized in 43 states, and a notarization performed under a state’s RON law is generally recognized in the others — so signers in states without their own RON statute can usually still notarize online with a commissioned notary elsewhere. Whether this document is eligible, and whether it needs witnesses, depends on your state and on the party who will accept it. Select your state for its specific rules.

Alabama Valid via out-of-state notaryAlaska RON authorized since 2021Arizona RON authorized since 2020Arkansas RON authorized since 2021California Law pending — valid via out-of-state notaryColorado RON authorized since 2020Connecticut Valid via out-of-state notaryDelaware RON authorized since 2023District of Columbia RON authorized since 2022Florida RON authorized since 2020Georgia Valid via out-of-state notaryHawaii RON authorized since 2021Idaho RON authorized since 2020Illinois RON authorized since 2023Indiana RON authorized since 2020Iowa RON authorized since 2020Kansas RON authorized since 2022Kentucky RON authorized since 2020Louisiana RON authorized since 2022Maine RON authorized since 2023Maryland RON authorized since 2020Massachusetts Law pending — valid via out-of-state notaryMichigan RON authorized since 2018Minnesota RON authorized since 2019Mississippi Valid via out-of-state notaryMissouri RON authorized since 2020Montana RON authorized since 2019Nebraska RON authorized since 2020Nevada RON authorized since 2018New Hampshire RON authorized since 2022New Jersey RON authorized since 2021New Mexico RON authorized since 2022New York RON authorized since 2023North Carolina Law pending — valid via out-of-state notaryNorth Dakota RON authorized since 2019Ohio RON authorized since 2019Oklahoma RON authorized since 2020Oregon RON authorized since 2020Pennsylvania RON authorized since 2020Rhode Island RON authorized since 2022South Carolina Valid via out-of-state notarySouth Dakota RON authorized since 2024Tennessee RON authorized since 2019Texas RON authorized since 2018Utah RON authorized since 2019Vermont RON authorized since 2022Virginia RON authorized since 2012Washington RON authorized since 2020West Virginia RON authorized since 2021Wisconsin RON authorized since 2020Wyoming RON authorized since 2021

Questions

Frequently asked questions.

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Does a child travel consent letter need to be notarized?
For international travel, yes in most cases. Many countries and airlines require a notarized consent letter, and notarization makes the document far more likely to be accepted at a border.
Can one parent sign the consent letter alone?
One legal guardian can sign this letter to consent to the trip. If the other parent shares legal custody, it is best practice to also carry their signed consent, since some destinations require consent from both parents.
What information should the letter include?
The signing guardian's name and contact details, the child's name and date of birth, passport details for the child and the accompanying adult, the destination and travel dates, and an emergency contact.
Should I carry the original notarized letter?
Yes. Carry the signed, notarized original (and a copy) with the child's passport. Some officials will want to inspect the physical document at check-in or the border.

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