Travel Consent Form

Who:
Florida parents, guardians, or legal custodians who need to give written authorization for their child (under 18) to travel with another adult or family member.

What:
A Florida Travel Consent Form — a notarized document that allows a minor child to travel without one or both legal parents/guardians. The form includes the child’s details, parent/guardian information, travel dates, destinations, and emergency contacts. In Florida, notarization is strongly recommended to ensure the form is accepted by airlines, cruise lines, and border authorities.

When:
Before any travel where a minor child is leaving home without one or both parents/guardians, including:

• International travel (often required by U.S. Customs & Border Protection)
• Out-of-state trips with relatives, friends, or school groups
• Cruises departing from Florida ports

Where:
Required and commonly requested at airports, Florida seaports (Miami, Port Canaveral, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale), border crossings, and by airlines or cruise lines.

Why:

• To comply with U.S. Customs & Border Protection recommendations for minors traveling internationally
• To avoid delays, denied boarding, or travel disruptions
• To provide legal proof of consent, protecting children and ensuring peace of mind for parents/guardians

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