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Guardianship Form Information & Instructions

By law any minor (under 18 years of age) traveling internationally must have a guardianship form completed if:
They are traveling without one or both parents.

  • The parent staying home and the parent traveling must complete the form. The traveling parent should be designated as the child's guardian for the duration of the trip.
  • If both parents are not traveling, they must complete the form and designate another adult traveler as the child's legal guardian for the duration of the trip.
  • If one or both parents are deceased, a copy of the death certificate(s) must accompany the guardianship form, along with the evidence of sole custody or legal guardianship.
  • If BOTH parents are traveling with the child, the guardianship form IS NOT necessary!

Each form MUST be completed and notarized!
The guardian/parent and the child must keep the original completed and notarized copy while traveling. Please send a copy to the Operation Serve International® home office.

Please do not hesitate to contact our office if you have any questions.

Thank you,
Operation Serve International®


Operation Serve International, P.O. Box 18070, Fairfield, OH 45018-0070, Phone: 513.939.2000, Fax: 513.939.1999

Established 1983