Minor child notarized letter

[cruzinbee2012]

We are going on a cruise to the Bahamas on Oct. 4th (yea!!) My 17 year old has decided to go at last minute. His father and I are divorced. Do I need a notorized letter in order to take him along? We have shared custody, with me being primary gaurdian. He has a state issued ID and BC, but I do not have time to obtain a passport :(. Thanks for any info!

[m*u*g*]

I would say yes, it would be safe to have a letter signed by the father saying it's ok for you to take him out of the country.

[ilovetheislands]

Just google "travel letter for minor child leaving the country" or something similar and one will come up.

[MissKIA]

Since you have joint custody, yes you do need the letter if you are asked for it. They don't always ask, but if they do and you don't have it, you will probably be SOL.

[RRLLAL]

Better to be safe than sorry.

 

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[Almost Packed]

yes, and i have repeated this several times on the boards.

 

most people know that it "can" happen but doubt that it will.

 

My friend was leaving for a cruise out of FL and she & her ds were denied boarding for not having the letter.

 

So yes, if you can get it, by all means do so. Soon he'll be 18 and you won't have to worry about it. :)

[cruzinbee2012]

Thanks for all the replies. I will definately get the letter. I would hate for my son to have to stay behind at port watching his mom sail away. lol. Thanks again, you guys rock!!

[bbohbbneedacruise]

cruise diva DOT com /permission_ltr.htm << remove spaces at front

Here is a simple printable form that includes medical consent.

Just print and take to a notary. We use the notary at our bank and there was no fee.