✈️ Don’t Let a Missing Consent Form Ruin Your Child’s Travel Plans

How One 4 A.M. Emergency at LAX Turned Into a Travel Success—Thanks to a Notarized Consent Form

It was 3:57 a.m. when I got the call. A teenage boy was standing at LAX, ready to fly to Belize with his father, but the airline wouldn’t let him board.

They needed a notarized Travel Consent Form signed by his mother.

The family didn’t know. They hadn’t prepared one. And the flight was scheduled to depart in just over an hour.

“OMG… where do I begin?! Mrs. Williams was heaven sent… We had only 30 minutes to get there & get it done… Mrs. Williams pulled up 3 minutes behind me, introduced herself, & notarized the form I needed. Needless to say, my son made his flight… I will forever be grateful.” – LAX Emergency Client Review

✋ Don’t Let This Happen to You

If your child is flying this summer, whether with one parent, a relative, or alone, a notarized Travel Consent Form may be required. Without it, your child could be denied boarding, especially for international flights or in shared custody situations.

✅ What Is a Travel Consent Form for a Minor?

This legal document permits a child under 18 to travel:

• With one parent

• With a non-parent adult or school group

• Or alone

Airlines and border officials often request this document, and most require notarized signatures. It's not just a form—it's a necessary safeguard to avoid delays or complications.

✍️ Travel Consent Checklist for Parents

Before your child travels, make sure the following items are in place:

☐ Full names of the parents or guardians

☐ Child’s full name and birth date

☐ Dates and destination of travel

☐ Name and contact of the accompanying adult(s)

☐ Airline and flight info (optional but helpful)

☐ Notarized signature(s) from the non-traveling parent or legal guardian

☐ Child’s passport or birth certificate (to verify identity if needed)

☐ Any relevant medical or guardianship instructions (especially for international travel)

📍 I Meet You Where You Are, Even at the Airport

As a Mobile Notary serving the Los Angeles and Orange County areas, I provide fast, reliable service, including early morning and emergency appointments. I travel to:

• LAX – Los Angeles International Airport

• SNA – John Wayne Airport (Orange County)

• LGB – Long Beach Airport

• BUR – Hollywood Burbank Airport

• Homes, offices, hotels, and more

Whether you're planning or facing a time crunch, I’ll make sure your documents are ready to go.

Why Work with B. Williams Mobile Notary?

✅ 19+ years of notary experience

✅ Fast response times, even at 4:00 a.m.

✅ Trusted by families, attorneys, and travel planners

✅ Apostille facilitation available for international documentation

🐝 Let’s Get Your Family Travel-Ready

Don’t wait until the airport to find out you’re missing something. Let’s get your child’s Travel Consent Form completed and notarized now, so you can focus on making memories, not solving last-minute emergencies.

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Or schedule an appointment for your notarization. Emergency services are available.

P.S. Traveling internationally? I also assist with Apostille services for birth certificates, court orders, and guardianship documents. Learn more here.

Not sure what a Travel Consent Form includes? Visit our Travel Consent Notary Service page for a full overview of what's required and how we can help, serving families across Los Angeles and Orange County.