Here's a Sample Form to Declare Medications

We're not sure that you need a form to declare medications, but the TSA requirements and other travel security sites say that you must declare medications at the security checkpoint for screening. We think it would just make it easier if you made a list of the prescriptions and other essential medications you will take in your carry-on luggage.

You must declare your liquid, gel, aerosols and creams. You don't need to declare pills or powders. Your medication could be carried in your one quart size, plastic, zip top bag if you only have 3 ounces, but if you have to carry more than 3 ounces of medication, you will have to carry it separately. If your bag is already full of toiletries, you may want to carry your medications separately so you can get everything you need into your carry-ons.

It's just a suggestion, but you could make a list and put it on a form to declare liquids and other medications that you could hand to the security agent to speed things up. Here's a sample form for declaring medications. Copy it, customize it for your own medications, fill it out and carry it with you.

Form to Declare Medications:

Baby food ____ Baby food or baby formula ______of _____oz.

Medication ____ Over the counter medication ______of _____ oz.
Medication ____ Over the counter medication ______of _____ oz.
Medication ____ Over the counter medication ______of _____ oz.

Medication ____ Bottles of liquid medication of _____ oz.
Medication ____ Bottles of liquid medication of _____ oz.
Medication ____ Bottles of liquid medication of _____ oz.

Liquids ____ Bottles of _____ oz. of liquid for diabetic/other medical need
Liquids ____ Bottles of _____ oz. of liquid for diabetic/other medical need
Liquids ____ Bottles of _____ oz. of liquid for diabetic/other medical need

Fill in how many tubes, bottles or jars you have and how many ounces of each you're carrying. Make a few copies so you can leave it at security if you need to. We hope this helps!


Happy travels!