While a travel consent letter is not required by Canadian law, it is strongly recommended whenever a child is travelling outside Canada without one or both parents or legal guardians. Airlines, border officials, and foreign authorities may request proof that the child has permission to travel. Having a properly prepared travel consent letter can help reduce delays and avoid unnecessary questions during your trip.

Although notarization is not legally required in Canada, it is strongly recommended. A notarized travel consent provides additional assurance that the signature has been properly witnessed and authenticated. Many airlines, border officials, and foreign authorities prefer or expect a notarized consent, particularly for international travel.

Our Travel Consent Service is designed to simplify the process for families, particularly separated and divorced parents.The travelling parent, the parent providing consent, or another legal guardian can begin the process by completing our secure online request form. Once payment has been received, we prepare the travel consent letter based on the information provided. We then contact the parent or guardian who will be signing the consent to schedule an appointment at our office, where we verify their identity, witness their signature, and notarize the completed document.

No. Only the parent or legal guardian providing consent is required to attend the signing appointment. They must appear in person with valid government-issued photo identification so we can verify their identity and witness their signature before notarizing the document.

To prepare your travel consent, you should have the child's information, passport details (if available), travel dates, destinations, accommodation information, and the contact details for both parents or legal guardians. If some travel details are still being finalized, you can provide your best available information and we can update the document before it is signed.

Travel plans often change. If your departure dates, destinations, accommodations, or other travel details change before the consent is signed, simply let us know. We will update the travel consent before the signing appointment whenever possible.

Yes, provided all of the children share the same parent or legal guardian who is providing consent and they are travelling on the same itinerary. If the children have different co-parents or legal guardians, or if they will be travelling on different itineraries, separate travel consent letters should be prepared.

No. This service is limited to preparing and notarizing a travel consent letter based on the information you provide. It does not include legal advice regarding parenting rights, guardianship, mobility issues, or international child travel. If you require legal advice about your specific circumstances, we would be pleased to schedule a family law consultation.