Admin Table of Contents
- 1 Can I fly with my child with a different surname?
- 2 How do you travel with kids when you don’t share a last name?
- 3 Does your child have to have the same last name as parents?
- 4 What if my passport has a different last name?
- 5 How do you travel abroad with a child whose surname is different from yours?
Can I fly with my child with a different surname?
Of course it’s perfectly legal to travel with kids who don’t share your last name or may not be related to you, but these circumstances do require a bit more preparation beforehand to avoid any headaches with security and customs. This is true even if you are the child’s parent.
If you are traveling with a child who is not yours, bring signed and notarized consent forms from the child’s parents or legal guardians. Consent form requirements vary by destination, so you may not be asked to produce them, but it’s always better to be safe than sorry.
Does your child have to have the same last name as parents?
Every state must include the child’s name on the birth certificate. Married parents commonly share a last name and the child will also take the same last name. However, when parents are unmarried, they will have different last names.
What if my child has a different last name?
If you get a Decree Changing Name (court order), your child can take the nickname instead of the existing legal name, and take the New Legal Name into adulthood. As parents, you can petition for a first name change just because you changed your mind. That’s a perfectly good reason too.
Can a father and son have different surnames?
See in documents father’s and mothers name are mentioned even if surname is different there won’t be any issue. Yes it is legally ok and correct there shall be no issue. The son can continue with his own name without adding his father’s surname to his name. There’s no legal compulsion for that.
What if my passport has a different last name?
If you have multiple last names, you need to use the names as listed on your passport for international travel. Your passport and drivers license do not need to match. When traveling internationally, the airline or TSA will not ask for your drivers license, it is not a valid form of ID for international travel.
How do you travel abroad with a child whose surname is different from yours?
Bring any document that could prove the relationship with the child. Ensure you have relevant documents: passports, birth certificates and marriage certificates. If you’re travelling under your maiden name with children of a different surname, a marriage certificate alongside your passport will ‘prove’ who you are.