A single parent travelling with a child under 18 MUST have a notarized Travel Consent Form from CanLaw Information and Assistance for Canadians Planning to Travel with minor children

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ARE YOU A SINGLE PARENT TRAVELLING WITH MINOR CHILDREN? A single parent travelling with a child under 18 MUST have a notarized Travel Consent Form IT IS THE LAW. YOU MUST PROVIDE A TRAVEL CONSENT FORM To do this, you need to have a travel consent form signed by the other parent DON'T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT ONE Travel Consent FAQs These forms are designed for Canadian use by non lawyers. You do not need any legal training or experience. Updated Jan 2010

Create Your Travel Consent Form Online Here What is a Travel Consent Form? A Travel Consent Form is a legal document which proves to travel authorities that you have the required permissions to travel with a minor child. A Travel Consent Form: Proves to authorities and foreign officials that a minor child has consent from BOTH of his or her parent(s) or guardian(s) to travel. Helps to prevent problems, delays, and cancellations at the border or airport. Is essential for all minor children traveling without parents or guardians, or only one parent or guardian. Can be used by schools, churches, sports teams and other organizations that need a minor child Travel Consent form. Who Needs a Travel Consent Form? When a minor child is travelling without both parents a Travel Consent form will be required by the airlines and customs and immigration officials. Failure to produce this document could easily result in your being denied boarding or travel or entry to the destination country. The travel consent form should include the destination, dates of travel and contact information for the other parent. Any adult travelling with a minor child needs to have written, notarized proof that you have the legal right and permission to take a minor child on a trip, either within or out of Canada. A notarized travel consent form is most acceptable by airlines, border authorities and customs agents. This applies to all adults travelling alone with a minor child including Custodial parent Non-custodial parent Legal Guardian(s) of a minor child travelling without parent or guardian All other adults (schools trip supervisors etc) travelling with the child		Create Your Travel Consent Form Online Here Where Do You Get a Travel Consent Form? CanLaw's Travel Consent Form can be created on line within minutes for just $10.00 Create Your Travel Consent Form Online Here Note: It is strongly recommended that minor children travelling alone or with one parent carry a travel consent form for each and every trip abroad. Where do you find a Notary Public or Commissioner of Oaths? Use CanLaw's Online Directories to find a law office with a Notary Public/Commissioner of Oaths near you It is essential to have the travel consent form certified, stamped or sealed by a Notary Public, or a Commissioner for Oaths, or a Lawyer. Only these officials have the authority to administer an oath or solemn declaration so that the validity of your travel consent form will not be questioned. . It is up to each official to decide what proof he/she needs to see to be able to witness the travel consent form. Be sure to ask beforehand. Officials will only witness a travel consent form if convinced that the individual requesting the letter is who he/she claims to be and that adequate proof has been provided. This travel consent form may be required by foreign authorities among other additional country-specific entry requirements. . CHECK WITH THE CONSULATE BEFORE YOU LEAVE: You should contact the representatives or consulate of the country or countries to be visited by the minor child to ensure that you have the most up-to-date information regarding their specific entry requirements. Permission to enter another country is the sole prerogative of that country and you must meet all their requirements. CHECK WITH YOUR TRAVEL AGENT or AIRLINE: We also strongly recommend that you contact the transportation company (airline, train, bus, etc.) in order to observe any additional policies that they might have in place. We also recommend you obtain a Medical Treatment Form as a prudent precaution.

A TRAVEL CONSENT FORM, must be signed by the child's custodial parent and sworn/notarized before a Notary Public. Where do you find a Notary Public or Commissioner of Oaths? Use CanLaw's Online Directories to find a law office with a Notary Public/Commissioner of Oaths near you Commissioners for Oaths and or Notary Publics can be found in all law offices. It is usually best to phone a law office first to find out when a Notary Public/Commissioner for Oaths is available. Ask about fees and payment methods as well to avoid problems. When meeting with a Notary Public or Commissioner of Oaths To be of full effect for international travel purposes, this document must be sworn and signed before a Notary Public. Be sure to bring your government issued identification, your child's passport, and your child's birth certificate. If you have a custody order or death certificate, bring a certified copy on your trip or have a photocopy certified by the Commissioner of Oaths or Notary Public. Do not sign the completed form prior to meeting with the Notary Public. Be sure to bring your government issued identification, your child's passport, and your child's birth certificate. CanLaw Has Sold Thousands of These Kits and Forms Because They Deliver and are Exceptional Value.