Travel, Nexus

PERMISSION LETTER FOR TRAVELING CHILDREN To help prevent child abduction, border control officers strictly require letters of permission written by non-accompanying parents. It is sad that this regulation is needed. But are very helpful in safeguarding our children. If a child is not traveling with both parents, a notarized letter of permission is required. Sample letter when child is traveling with one parent http://www.gsppc.org/forms/Perm_TravelMinors.pdf Sample letter when child is traveling without either legal parent http://www.globalworksinc.com/2005_Permission_to_Travel_Form-To_Notarize.pdf Have all your paperwork ready so you don’t get turned back at the border, ferry terminal, or airport which would ruin your child's vacation. Last minute service welcome. Available daytimes 7 days a week including most holidays. (604) 484-3681 BC number rings in home office in Pt Roberts, WA (360) 510-6530 Pt Roberts, WA My notary venue is: 10km (6 miles) from the Ferry Terminal at Tsawwassen 28km (17 miles) from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) Sorry: no service at Canadian venues. US notaries are not permitted to work in Canada.

NEXUS General information about Nexus can be read at this website: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel/nexus/menu-e.html Nexus requires an original or certified copy of your birth certificate to obtain their fast-lane card. I can notarize copies of Canadian birth certificates and others issued by countries other than the US. Please telephone me to learn how to obtain a certified copy of your US birth certificate. (604) 484-3681. NEW ID REQUIREMENTS FOR No AMERICAN TRAVEL The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative This US website explains the new ID requirements complete with the dates rules will take effect http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2225.html#2 US PASSPORTS US Dept of State - General information on passport applications http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html Passport application and instructions http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/79955.pdf For passport renewal by mail http://www.travel.state.gov/passport/forms/ds82/ds82_843.html Statement of Consent Form for passport application presentation when both parents are not able to accompany the child in person at the application agency. Requires notarization. http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/80106.pdf

NOTARIZED COPY OF PASSPORT Professional Notary is permitted to notarize a copy of your passport - all countries including US. Notarizing a copy is also known as Certifying a Copy. Provide both the original and a photocopy at the appointment. There is no photocopier at the notary venue. NOTARY SERVICES BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Available 7 days a week including most holidays (604) 484-3681 British Columbia number that rings in Laura's home office in Pt Roberts (360) 510-6530 US number rings in home office in Point Roberts, WA ProfessionalNotary@yahoo.com