Traveling across borders with a minor? Ensure a smooth, stress-free trip by having your recommended consent letter legally notarized. Fast, affordable, and available in-person or entirely online.
Additional witnesses may be required beyond the notary. While a notary can often serve as a witness, some documents—such as wills, powers of attorney, or real estate documents—may need extra witnesses present.
Our main Brampton service desk is centrally located off Airport Road, serving individuals and businesses across the entire Peel Region. Whether you reside in one of our local neighborhoods or are commuting from a nearby community, you can access fast, professional notary services at your convenience.
Download Blank Travel Consent Form (PDF)A child travel consent letter is a legal document used when a minor is traveling abroad alone, with only one parent/guardian, with friends, or with a group (like a school or sports team).
Canadian border officials, as well as foreign immigration authorities, frequently ask for this document to verify that the child has permission to travel from every person who holds legal custody. Having this letter officially signed and sealed by a licensed Ontario notary public provides undeniable proof of its authenticity, drastically reducing the risk of being delayed or turned away at the border.
Getting your document notarized is quick and easy. Just follow these steps:
Use the official template above to fill in the child's details, the accompanying adult's details, and the travel itinerary. Leave the signature fields blank.
Book an appointment at one of our physical Ontario locations, or choose our fast and secure virtual service. You can even request a mobile notary to come directly to your home or office.
Present your valid government-issued photo ID to our notary, swear or affirm the contents of the letter, and sign the document. Our notary will immediately apply their official seal and signature.
Secure your travel plans today. Our licensed Ontario notaries are standing by to help you execute your travel consent documents correctly and legally.
We make it incredibly easy to get your documents commissioned. Skip the commute and notarize your document from your smartphone or laptop, or visit us at one of our convenient physical offices:
See all office locations777 Bay St, Lower Level, Unit M207B, Toronto, ON M5G 2C8 (Located inside College Park, Lower Level)
1280 Finch Ave W Unit 305, North York, ON M3J 3K6, Canada
150 Duncan Mill Rd Ste 200 Office no. 1, North York, ON M3B 3M4, Canada
Dymon Work Refined, 1460 The Queensway Ground Floor, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 1S4.
89 Skyway Ave, Unit 102, Etobicoke, ON M9W 6R9
Dymon Work Refined, 1460 The Queensway Ground Floor, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 1S4.
2229 Kingston Rd, Scarborough, ON M1N 0B4, Canada
30 Eglinton Ave W Suite #401, Office 55, Mississauga, ON L5R 3E7, Canada
350 Burnhamthorpe Rd W Suite 200 Office no.7A, Mississauga, ON L5B 3J1, Canada
1675 The Chase Unit 22 Room 5, Mississauga, ON L5M 5Y7, Canada
350 Rutherford Rd S II - Unit 104, Brampton, ON L6W 4N6, Canada
30 Intermodal Dr, Unit #8, Office G, Brampton, ON L6T 5V9, Canada
8787 Weston Rd, Bldg A, 2nd Floor (Inside HomeLife Brokerage, Unit 21) Woodbridge, ON L4L 1A6
49 High St, 3rd Floor, Office no. TT02, Barrie, ON L4N 5J4.
450 Bronte Street South, Unit 202, Milton, ON
5100 South Service Rd, Unit 37, Burlington, ON L7L 6A5.
Need other travel or immigration forms? See our guides to passport declarations, IMM 5409, IMM 5646 and more.
Common Forms GuideAny parent or guardian who has legal custody of the child, but is not traveling with them, must sign the consent letter. If the child is traveling with one parent, the other parent must sign. If the child is traveling with grandparents, both parents must sign.
While Canadian law does not strictly mandate that a consent letter be notarized, the Government of Canada strongly recommends it. Border officials have the right to question the authenticity of an un-notarized letter, which can lead to severe travel delays or denied entry.
Yes! Online commissioning is completely legal in Ontario. You can connect with our licensed notary via a secure video call, verify your identity, and digitally sign the consent letter from the comfort of your home before your trip.
The signing parent(s) or guardian(s) must present one piece of valid, government-issued photo identification (such as a Passport or Driver’s License) to the notary.
We handle the Hague Apostille and Embassy Legalization process for you.
Students, seniors, and military personnel can enjoy 13% off eligible notary services.
Only one discount or promotion per visit. Discounts cannot be combined with other offers, including cash discounts or special promotional pricing.
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