Important
- Authorization for Minor to Travel -
For a minor under the age of 21 to travel out of the United States without both parents or legal guardians, a notarized affidavit must be obtained and presented to immigration officials upon departure and return to the United States. Failure to present this affidavit may result in officials refusing to allow the minor to leave the country.
Please complete and sign the appropriate portion A or B in front of a Notary Public, and carry this Notarized affidavit with you. It is recommended that you also carry divorce, custody, death certificates or any other supporting documents.
Affidavit - Authorization for
Minor to Travel
Complete either A or B -
whichever is applicable
A.
I, (First, Middle, Last Name) ________________________________
hereby accept the conditions for my minor child
(First, Middle, Last Name) _______________________________
to travel out of the United States from (date) _____________ to (date)
____________ traveling to the country of _____________________ , on the
cruise ship or tour package _______________________, under the custody of
(First, Middle, Last Name) ______________________________________ who will
be responsible for my child during the trip. Furthermore, should my child require
routine or emergency medical treatment during the trip, I specifically authorize
the above named person to make all necessary parental decisions concerning any
and all medical treatment that my child may require.
Signed: _____________________________________ Phone # _______________________________
B.
I, (First, Middle, Last Name)
________________________________ hereby swear that I have sole
custody of a minor child
(First, Middle, Last Name) ____________________________ and
am authorized to take this minor child out of the United States from (date)
_____________ to (date) traveling to the country of ____________________________,
and to make all decisions regarding medical treatment..
Signed: ____________________________________
County of: _____________________________ State of: _______________________________
on this _________________ day of _____________, year ___________.
Print name of above signatory: ___________________________________________
appeared before me and, having duly sworn by me, stated that the contents of the foregoing application are true and complete, and signed the application in my presence.
Notary Public Signature ______________________________
NOTARY SEAL My commission expires: ______________