flying with children

[WINTER]

What if any identification is needed when traveling with children (5 & 9)? My husband and I are thinking of taking his children to Disney?

 

[GBRforWDW]

None. When we're asked for our IDs at ticket counter, security, etc, all they require of our child is her boarding pass.

 

[Pixie Dusted Snow]

No ID is needed for children on domestic flights.

 

[LadybugsMum]

None. I flew with my 6 yr old twins at Thanksgiving 2019 and nothing was needed.

 

[SG131]

None. I've flown with foster children that have different last names than me and no one asked about it.

 

[keen23]

No identification needed.
For peace of mind and so that everyone is on the same page, you may want to get a notarized letter from the other parent giving permission to travel to another state. Not a requirement though.

 

[rwdavis2]

Forget the letters. TSA won’t take them.

 

[anonymousegirl]

Forget the letters. TSA won’t take them.

TSA won't take them, but should they ask about the minor children, it's best to be prepared. We don't know where this parent lives or what kind of custody they have. Some states have a law that the non custodial parent must have permission to take the children out of state. Also, if the parent traveling does not have medical authority, then they should also have a notarized letter giving permission to make health care decisions for the child in case of emergency.

 

[Olaf Myfrenzargay]

Domestically none. Internationally a passport.

 

[tstein12]

None, though I always bring my daughter's passport when flying domestic since her last name is different from mine. I have never been questioned about it when flying alone with her.

 

[rwdavis2]

TSA won't take them, but should they ask about the minor children, it's best to be prepared. We don't know where this parent lives or what kind of custody they have. Some states have a law that the non custodial parent must have permission to take the children out of state. Also, if the parent traveling does not have medical authority, then they should also have a notarized letter giving permission to make health care decisions for the child in case of emergency.

I understand your point, but again, the TSA won‘t look at a letter. Who's to say it’s real? They won’t investigate if the person is or is not allowed to take a child somewhere. They may ask the child some questions.
Same for a health care letter. The hospital will try to call the actual parents and if they cannot be reached then they treat the child as necessary. So says my wife, a nurse of over 40 years.

 

[anonymousegirl]

I understand your point, but again, the TSA won‘t look at a letter. Who's to say it’s real? They won’t investigate if the person is or is not allowed to take a child somewhere. They may ask the child some questions.
Same for a health care letter. The hospital will try to call the actual parents and if they cannot be reached then they treat the child as necessary. So says my wife, a nurse of over 40 years.

Well, the letter must be notarized with a raised seal, so I'm guessing it would look real.

 

[FCDub]

The letter is worthless.

 

[rwdavis2]

Well, the letter must be notarized with a raised seal, so I'm guessing it would look real.

Just an FYI, not all states' notaries use a raised seal. I know Maryland doesn't

 

[LadybugsMum]

Just an FYI, not all states' notaries use a raised seal. I know Maryland doesn't

Neither does NC.

 

[tseitel]

Just an FYI, not all states' notaries use a raised seal. I know Maryland doesn't

I live in Maryland, and every notary I have gone to has used a raised seal. Didn’t know there were different types (?)

 

[rwdavis2]

I live in Maryland, and every notary I have gone to has used a raised seal. Didn’t know there were different types (?)

The ones I used had a stamper that they signed.