Consent to travel letters
Commissioning of a letter consenting to a child travelling with one parent or guardian.
Can a child travel consent letter be done online in Ontario?
We confirm this for your situation.
Depending on how the letter is used, it is offered as a commissioned declaration (possible by video) or a witnessed letter (in person). We confirm which before you book.
- Travel details
- Government photo ID
- Drafted letter
How it works with enotarypublic
You give us the travel and child details and the drafted letter. We confirm whether it is commissioned by video or witnessed in person for your situation.
Recommended, not required: A consent letter is recommended by the Government of Canada but is not a legal requirement. The destination country's border officials decide what they accept.
General legal information for Ontario residents, not formal legal advice.
What is this service?
A consent-to-travel letter is a document in which a parent or guardian consents to a child travelling, often with only one parent or another adult. Border officials frequently request it. We commission the letter so it is sworn or affirmed before a commissioner.
Common uses
- A child travelling with one parent
- A child travelling with a guardian or relative
- International trips requiring proof of consent
How it works
- 1
Draft the letter
Include the travel and consent details.
- 2
Meet the commissioner
Online or in person.
- 3
Swear or affirm
Confirm the consent is given.
- 4
Commissioned
The letter is signed and stamped.
What you’ll need
- Valid government-issued photo ID
- The drafted consent letter
- Travel and child details
Included
- Non-accompanying parent signs
- In-person witnessing
- For one-parent or guardian travel
General information only — this is not legal advice. Whether a document can be completed online depends on the specific document and the receiving institution; we confirm this before you book.
Common consent to travel letters situations
Consent to travel letters — common questions
Is a child travel consent letter legally required?▾
It is recommended by the Government of Canada but is not a legal requirement. Border officials of the destination country decide what they accept.
Can a travel consent letter be done online?▾
Depending on how it will be used, it is offered as a commissioned declaration (possible by video where eligible) or a witnessed letter (in person). We confirm which applies to your situation before you book.
Who needs to sign it?▾
The non-accompanying parent(s) or guardian(s). Bring the drafted letter, valid photo ID, and the travel and child details.
More general questions are answered on our FAQ page.