draggam05 Posted August 31, 2007 #1 Share Posted August 31, 2007 My TA told me that I need a notarized permission slip from my husband to take my children with me on a cruise because he is not goin with us. How should I word the statement. I am leaving on 9/3/07 from Jacksonville, Florida onboard the Celebration. We will be visiting Key West and Naussa. I am having problems wording this. Any advice would be great. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanne_stein Posted August 31, 2007 #2 Share Posted August 31, 2007 You are currently married? I don't understand why you would need this. I took my DS on 3 cruises without my husband and it was never a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABecca Posted August 31, 2007 #3 Share Posted August 31, 2007 "Date" To whom it may concern, I "insert name here" give my wife "insert name here" my permission to cruise with our children "insert names and ages" on "insert date" aboard "insert ship" traveling to " insert ports of call" and returning to the United States on " insert date". Should any emergency situation arise I give my wife "insert name" full authority to make any medical decisions or transportation decisions regarding the health and saftey of our children. Sign Name Print Name Witnesses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FFKampy Posted August 31, 2007 #4 Share Posted August 31, 2007 It just sounds like they are being overly careful. Something that he aknowledges you are cruising, and he gives permission for you to have the kids. Have him sign, you sign, your friendly Notary sign ( and stamp) and you you should have your back side cuvered suffciently. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABecca Posted August 31, 2007 #5 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Mostly, this type of permission is reserved for divorced or separated parents, but I also think is still a good idea for any one traveling out of the country with their children without their spouse. Many kids "disappear" from vacations with separated or divorced parents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockerWife Posted August 31, 2007 #6 Share Posted August 31, 2007 I am divorced from the father of my kids - so when we took our cruise to Mexico I had a 2 permission slip prepared and he signed and had them notorized. That way both my husband (their step dad) and I could make medical decisions for them out of the country. The US is not so fussy, but Mexico can be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glencoe3 Posted August 31, 2007 #7 Share Posted August 31, 2007 go to - I believe - familyvacationforum, or do a search, I was able to print out exact forms needed, FYI - RCCL never even glanced at them. But what a sad day should you get an agent that is all about the rules..... Peace, Kristie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glencoe3 Posted August 31, 2007 #8 Share Posted August 31, 2007 read Dragma05! Sorry :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D&TTexasCruisers Posted August 31, 2007 #9 Share Posted August 31, 2007 We too had to get a notarized permission slip. My kids stepmom works for an attorney and she just had them draw up a simple form with information like, my childs name and birthday, where we are going when we will be back and what ports we are stopping at. It was very simple and then my ex just signed it and they notarized it. Easy. They have been on cruises before and took the letter and never have been asked for it but I just want to cover all the bases and make sure we are covered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gusandgidgetsmom Posted August 31, 2007 #10 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Look under search for permission slip. There are many threads about this. You can just print one from the search and fill it in. That is what we did for our grandson. Mexico has gotten particular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetfuelrm Posted August 31, 2007 #11 Share Posted August 31, 2007 I also took my children and it was worded by my ex-wife saying... I so and so give so and so permission to take so and so on Carnival cruise ship from date to date. I also had it notorized but was not even asked about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hstrybuf Posted August 31, 2007 #12 Share Posted August 31, 2007 CONSENT FOR MINOR CHILDREN TO TRAVEL Date:_____________________ I (we):_____________________________________________ _________________ authorize my/our minor child(ren):_______________________________________ ____ to travel to:_________________________________ on:_________________________ aboard Airline/Flight Number:________________________________________ and/or Cruise Ship:_____________________________________________ with: __________________________________________________ __________. Their expected date of return is _______________________. In addition, I (we) authorize:______________________________________ to consent to any necessary routine or emergency medical treatment during the aforementioned trip. Signed:_________________________________ (Parent) Signed:_________________________________ (Parent) Address:________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Telephone:______________________________________ Sworn to and signed before me, a Notary Public, this _______ day of _______________, 20____ ________________________________________ Notary Public Signature and Seal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinmama06 Posted September 1, 2007 #13 Share Posted September 1, 2007 LETTER OF CONSENT TO TRAVEL I ___________________________________________________provide my consent for NAME OF PARENT my child(ren) ____________________________________________ to travel with NAME OF CHILD(REN) ________________________________ to ____________________________ from NAME(S) OF ADULT TRAVEL COMPANION(S) COUNTRY/COUNTRIES ________________________________ to ____________________________ . DATE DATE (List specific travel information in the space below such as airline, flight number, cruise line and ship or tour operator.) ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Signed_____________________________________________________________ PARENT'S NAME Telephone/Contact:__________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Signature of Notary:__________________________________________________ Notary's Printed Name: ____________________________________________ Notary Seal: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinmama06 Posted September 1, 2007 #14 Share Posted September 1, 2007 We have discussed this many times on these boards so here is a general summary of what everyone has said in the past. My TA suggested that I have one when taking my kids without my husband. So I did take one. But since then, it seems like a few years ago (before passports) when traveling to Mexico (since there was a high incidence of parent child abduction), they started to require this letter. But that was back in 2004. Then with the passport requirements, both parents having to sign it (unless one is dead/or missing), bringing a letter wasn't as necessary. The Carnival documents back in December did say that we should bring a letter from my husband. I didn't notice it on the contract this time. And in the cases where the other parent is dead or missing, there were other recommended documents to bring (like sole custody papers) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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