✈️ Travelling Internationally with Your Child? Red Seal Notary Can Help
Planning a trip abroad without the other parent? A notarized Consent to Travel Letter is strongly recommended — without one, border officials are more likely to question your travel or contact the absent parent.
Red Seal Notary helps families prepare with properly notarized consent letters for situations including:
• Child travelling with one parent — the absent parent should provide notarized consent
• Child travelling with a relative or family friend — both parents should sign the letter
• Child travelling unaccompanied — notarized consent from both parents or guardians is strongly recommended
• Countries with specific requirements — such as additional authentication or translation
Don't have a letter drafted yet? Our staff can prepare it for you, or bring your own ready to sign. The signing parent must appear in person with valid government-issued photo ID.
The Government of Canada strongly recommends that all children travelling without both parents carry a notarized consent letter — border officials and airlines can and do ask to see one.
Our walk-in locations across Toronto, North York, Mississauga, and Ottawa mean you can often get this done the same day — no appointment necessary.
📅 Walk in at any of our locations or book through our profile to get started.
