Need a Travel Consent Letter notarized for a child travelling outside Canada without one or both parents or legal guardians? Royal Seal Notary Public provides Travel Consent Letter notarization services in Oshawa.

A Travel Consent Letter is a written statement showing that a child has permission to travel from a parent or person with decision-making responsibility who is not travelling with them. The Government of Canada recommends that children travelling abroad without both parents or legal guardians carry a signed consent letter. The letter is not legally required in Canada, but it may be requested by airline staff, Canadian officials, or foreign immigration authorities.

Common situations include:

• A child travelling with only one parent
• A child travelling with grandparents or relatives
• A child travelling with another adult
• A child travelling alone
• School, sports, or organized group travel
• International travel where parental consent may be requested

What to bring:

• The completed Travel Consent Letter
• Valid government-issued identification
• Information about the child
• Information about the accompanying person, if applicable
• Travel dates and destination, if available
• Any relevant court order, parenting agreement, or supporting document where applicable

Important:

• Do not sign the consent letter before your appointment if you want the signature witnessed by the Notary Public.
• The parent or person giving consent should generally sign the letter in the presence of the Notary Public.
• The Government of Canada strongly recommends having the consent letter witnessed by a Notary Public, although notarization is not legally required in Canada.
• Requirements may vary depending on the destination country, airline, border authority, and family circumstances.
• A consent letter does not guarantee that a child will be permitted to enter or leave another country.
• Some countries may require additional documents or have their own specific consent requirements.
• If there is a parenting dispute, court order, or uncertainty about who has authority to consent to the child's travel, legal advice may be required.

If you have been asked for a notarized Travel Consent Letter and are unsure what information should be included or what documents to bring, bring any instructions you received. We can assist with the notarial service and witnessing of the consent letter where appropriate.

Royal Seal Notary Public provides Travel Consent Letter notarization services in Oshawa, serving clients from Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, and throughout Durham Region.

Book your appointment online or call 647-704-7703 if you are unsure what to bring.