A parental power of attorney lets a parent or guardian authorize another adult to care for a child, consent to medical care, and handle school matters while the parent is away. A parental power of attorney lets a parent or guardian authorize another adult to care for a child, consent to medical care, and handle school matters while the parent is away.
For Washington residents and families: parental power of attorney.
What you'll need
Read the supplied packet before filling in its fields.
Follow this document's signing, identification, witness and filing instructions.
How to complete it
Fill in the child and agent (Page 1) List each child and the adult who will care for them, and set the start and end dates.
Sign before a notary (Page 2) Schools and doctors usually require a notarized power of attorney. Bring a current, government-issued photo ID for each parent signing.
When a child travels with only one parent, grandparents, a school group, or another adult, airlines and border officials may ask for written, notarized consent from the parents who are not traveling.
A written, signed personal care agreement documents that a family member or friend is paid for providing care. It is often needed for Medicaid long-term care planning, so payments are not treated as gifts.
These forms are a free convenience, not legal advice. First Choice Mobile Notary & Apostille is not a law firm. Consult an attorney licensed in the relevant state for legal questions.