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Power of Attorney for Care of a Minor Child - Georgia

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This is Georgia’s statutory form for letting a trusted adult (the “agent”) care for your child temporarily, for example while you work out of state, are deployed, or are facing an illness. The agent can enroll the child in school, consent to medical care and handle day-to-day needs. It does not transfer custody and never allows consent to marriage, adoption, abortion or termination of parental rights. This is Georgia’s statutory form for letting a trusted adult (the “agent”) care for your child temporarily, for example while you work out of state, are deployed, or are facing an illness.

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Who this form is for

  • Georgia residents and families reviewing power of attorney for care of a minor child.

What you'll need

  • Read the packet’s instructions before completing its fields.
  • Follow the packet’s signing, witness and identification instructions.

How to complete it

  1. Give notice to the other parent first Unless an exception applies, Georgia requires notice to the child’s other parent before you sign (O.C.G.A. § 19-9-125). Paragraph 7 is your sworn statement that you gave it and received no objection.
  2. Fill in the child and agent (Paragraphs 1–3) Use full legal names, the child’s date of birth and the agent’s address and phone numbers.
  3. Choose your options (Paragraphs 4–6) Paragraphs 4 and 5: sign next to ONE option each in front of the notary. Paragraph 6: initial ONE time period. Most powers of attorney last up to one year; one given to a grandparent can last until revoked.
  4. Parent signs before a notary The parent swears to the statements and signs in front of the notary. Bring a current government-issued photo ID and do not sign ahead of time.
  5. Agent signs before a notary The agent completes Paragraph 8 and signs in front of a notary. Parent and agent may sign at the same appointment or separately. Our mobile notary can meet both of you, even at different locations.

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