What documentation is required after handing an Unaccompanied Minor to the authorized guardian?

• A. No documentation needed.
• B. Request the guardian to sign a waiver.
• C. Record the time of handover in the flight manifest.
• D. Document the handover and keep a record as required.

Answer: (D)

Documentation of the handover is essential to ensure accountability and safety when an Unaccompanied Minor is handed to the authorized guardian. Recording the handover and keeping a record as required provides a verifiable trail of who received the child, when and where the handover occurred, and the guardian’s identity and contact details. This helps prevent mix-ups, supports security procedures, and gives you a clear reference for any questions later on.

That’s why the best choice is to document the handover and keep a record as required. The other options fall short because they either assume no documentation, rely on a waiver that doesn’t capture all needed details, or only log the time in the manifest without the full guardian verification and formal record.