Document background
The Letter Of Consent For Minor Passport emerged from the need to prevent international child abduction and ensure proper parental authorization for children's travel documents. Required by U.S. federal law, this document is mandatory when applying for a passport for any child under 16 years of age. It must be signed by both parents or legal guardians, unless one parent has sole legal custody or other exceptional circumstances exist. The letter typically includes the child's information, parents' details, explicit consent statements, and must be notarized. This requirement aligns with both domestic child protection laws and international treaties regarding child travel and safety.
