A child is traveling with grandparents, a school group, or one parent. Someone said the letter needs a notary. Here is the checklist.
Important. Swift Mobile Notary is based in Clayton, Missouri, and provides mobile notary services across the greater St. Louis area. We are not a law firm and we are not your attorney.
I am not an attorney and have no authority to give advice on immigration or other legal matters.
Under Missouri law, a notary who is not an attorney shall not assist another person in drafting, completing, selecting, or understanding a document or transaction requiring a notarial act (RSMo 486.675). We will not tell you which form to use, how to fill it out, or whether you “need” a particular paper. For those questions, talk to a licensed Missouri attorney or the agency that issued the form. Official reference: Missouri Secretary of State Notary Handbook.
What this is for
Use this when a travel consent letter or authorization is already written and needs a Missouri notarial act. Airlines and border officers set their own rules. We do not. Available for St. Louis–area families (Clayton, South County, North County, St. Charles).
What to bring
- The finished letter or form (we will not draft it)
- Photo ID for every adult who must sign
- Enough time before the flight or trip
What we can and cannot do
We can: complete the notarial act on a prepared letter when the right adults appear with ID.
We cannot: write the letter, choose wording, give custody or immigration advice, or promise an airline will accept it (RSMo 486.675 / 486.680).
Steps
- Decide with the other parent or an attorney what the letter should say.
- Type or finish the letter before you book.
- Book while both required adults are available.
- Appear with ID and complete the notarial act.
- Carry copies as the airline or program requests.
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Text or call
When your papers are ready and everyone who must sign can appear with ID, text or call 314-649-3510 for a mobile notary in Clayton, St. Louis, South County, North County, St. Charles, and nearby Missouri communities. Hours are Monday through Friday 9am to 6pm, and Saturday and Sunday 8am to 6pm Central. You can also book online. We still cannot give legal or immigration advice at the appointment.