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[quote=Anonymous]You should either have a notarized letter from him or some documentation showing that you have sole custody.  The letter can be for a unspecified period (i.e., it can state  you have permission to leave the country with DD from January 1, 2016 through Dec. 31, 2016.  That way it is good for the entire year.

I have been asked to show the letter on several trips.  On other trips, no one even asked.  Usually it is the Customs and Immigration at your destination that asks for the letter.  Canada seems to be more vigilant at asking than other countries.

I keep the letter simple.  Use DD's full name and refer to her passport number.  Have father list his full name and all contact information as well.  He simply has to state that you have permission to travel outside the United States with DD for the stated period.  You do not have to include airline information or countries you visit (although that certainly can be included if one parent is nervous about where the other parent is taking the child).

Good luck -- it's really no big deal.[/quote]

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