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New York Child Travel Consent Letter
New York parents with custody arrangements who travel internationally must comply with their custody order's travel provisions and federal passport rules. New York courts frequently include passport surrender and travel restriction provisions in contested custody orders. JFK International is one of the busiest ports of entry in the US and a common point of interception for children subject to international abduction prevention measures. A notarized travel consent letter and compliance with UCCJEA requirements protect all parties.
New York custody orders under UCCJEA jurisdiction require passport consent compliance, and JFK is a top point of entry for minors flagged in international child abduction cases.
Governing law
N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law § 240 (custody) + N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law § 75-d (UCCJEA) + 22 U.S.C. § 212a
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Cites N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law § 240 (custody) + N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law § 75-d (UCCJEA) + 22 U.S.C. § 212a. Formatted for USPS Certified Mail. Instant PDF.
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New York Travel Consent FAQs
What should a New York travel consent letter include?▾
Full legal names of both parents, child's full name, date of birth, and passport number, specific travel dates and full itinerary (countries, cities, accommodations), non-traveling parent's signature (notarized), and a statement that the travel does not violate any existing court order. Including a copy of the relevant custody order provisions is best practice.
Can my New York custody order restrict international travel?▾
Yes. New York courts routinely include international travel restrictions in custody orders, particularly when one parent is a foreign national or when there is a documented risk of abduction. If your order includes travel restrictions, you must obtain a court modification (by motion) before traveling internationally, regardless of co-parent consent.
What if my New York co-parent has passport control over my child?▾
US passport applications for minors under 16 require both parents' consent and presence (or documentation) under 22 C.F.R. § 51.28. If your co-parent controls the child's passport and refuses to allow travel, file a motion in Family Court or Supreme Court (depending on where your custody order was issued) for a travel authorization order.
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