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How to Notarize a Travel Consent Letter for a Child
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How to Notarize a Travel Consent Letter for a Child
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How to Notarize a Child Travel Consent Letter in Calgary | Bridgestone Law
If your child is travelling outside Canada with one parent, another family member, or another adult, you may be asked to provide a travel consent letter.
Although Canadian law does not require a travel consent letter to be notarized, many parents choose to have it notarized because it helps verify the identity of the signing parent and can provide additional assurance to airlines, border officials, and foreign authorities.
At Bridgestone Law, we've made the process simple by offering three convenient ways to have your child's travel consent letter notarized. Whether you need us to prepare the document for you or already have one completed, we can help.
Option 1: Complete Our Online Form and We'll Prepare Everything
If you don't already have a travel consent letter, this is the easiest option.
Simply complete our secure online questionnaire with the information about:
The travelling child
The travelling parent or accompanying adult
The non-travelling parent or guardian
Travel dates
Destination
Emergency contact information
Any additional travel details
Once we receive your information, we will:
Draft your travel consent letter
Review it for completeness
Print it before your appointment
Have it ready for signature when you arrive
This option saves time and helps ensure your travel consent letter contains the information commonly requested for international travel.
Best for: Parents who want a professionally prepared travel consent letter without worrying about formatting or wording.
Option 2: Upload Your Completed Travel Consent Letter Before Your Appointment
If you've already completed your own travel consent letter electronically, you can upload it through our website before your appointment.
We'll:
Review the document to ensure it is complete for signing
Print it in advance
Have everything ready when you arrive
This makes your appointment faster since you won't need to email documents separately or print them yourself.
Best for: Parents who have already prepared their document digitally and simply need it notarized.
Option 3: Bring Your Printed Travel Consent Letter to Your Appointment
If you've already printed your travel consent letter, simply bring it with you.
During your appointment we will:
Verify your identity
Witness your signature
Complete the notarization
This option is ideal if your document has already been prepared and printed.
Best for: Parents who already have a completed paper copy ready to sign.
What Should You Bring?
Regardless of which option you choose, please bring:
Valid government-issued photo identification
Any supporting documents you wish to reference, if applicable
The child travel consent letter if you are bringing your own printed copy
Important: Do not sign the travel consent letter before your appointment. The signature must be witnessed by the Notary Public.
Is Notarization Required?
Sometime.
The Government of Canada recommends carrying a travel consent letter when a child is travelling internationally without both parents or legal guardians. While notarization is not a legal requirement, many families choose to have the document notarized because it provides additional confidence that the signature was properly witnessed.
Depending on your destination, foreign authorities or airlines may have their own documentation requirements. It's always a good idea to confirm these before travelling.
Why Choose Bridgestone Law?
We've designed our travel consent service to make the process as convenient as possible.
Whether you need us to draft your travel consent letter from scratch, prepare your completed document before your appointment, or simply notarize the document you've already printed, we offer an efficient process tailored to your needs.
Appointments are typically completed quickly, allowing you to spend less time on paperwork and more time preparing for your trip.
Book Your Appointment
If you need a child travel consent letter notarized in Calgary, Bridgestone Law offers three convenient options to suit your situation.
Choose the service that works best for you:
Complete our online form and we'll draft and prepare your travel consent letter.
Upload your completed travel consent letter and we'll print it before your appointment.
Bring your printed travel consent letter and we'll notarize it while you wait.
Book your appointment online today, and we'll help ensure you're ready for your upcoming travel.
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