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Aug 16th, 2011 | 07:01 PM

Star54

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letter of authorization

We are planning a trip to Mexico and want to take our 5 month old granddaughter with us as our kids couldn't get on the same flight. Do I need a notorized letter allowing us to take her? I know I would need one if we went to the United States

Aug 16th, 2011 | 07:08 PM

scdreamer

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Are you US citizens? If so, you will definitely need a notarized letter from both parents giving permission for you to take your granddaughter out of the country.

Aug 16th, 2011 | 07:10 PM

Star54

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no we are Canadian and I would have to have on if I travelled to the States but I am unsure if I need one to Mexico

Aug 16th, 2011 | 07:24 PM

scdreamer

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I think it's not so much that you are entering another country as that you are taking a minor who is not your child out of the country. At least that's how it is in the US.

Aug 16th, 2011 | 07:41 PM

Jeff_Costa_Rica

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Mexico requires a notarized letter signed by both parents if the child is not traveling with them.

Aug 17th, 2011 | 03:52 AM

volcanogirl

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I went to Mexico with a friend's parents in high school, and yes, I needed the letter and didn't have it. Could have used Fodor's back then!

Aug 17th, 2011 | 04:38 AM

tejana

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You should also have written/notarized statement from the parents giving you authority to make medical decisions and authorize medical procedures, in case the child needs medical attention while out of the country.