Which Form Should I Choose?

Traveling Parent- Authorizations to Protect Your Children when a Parent Travels

• Do you need to appoint a temporary guardian who will have authority to: (1) have custody of your child while you travel, (2) make necessary medical decisions, and (3) make necessary school and recreational decisions?
  Custodial Care Authorization, Medical Care Authorization & School Decisions Authorization - Affidavit

• Do you need to appoint a temporary guardian who will have authority ONLY to make necessary medical decisions? And do you have time to have the authorization notarized?
  Medical Care Authorization - Affidavit

• Do you need to appoint a temporary guardian who will have authority to make necessary medical decisions? Do you NOT have time to have the authorization notarized?
  Medical Authorization - Letter (when a notary is unavailable)

• Do you need to appoint a temporary guardian who will have authority ONLY to: (1) have custody of your child while you travel and (2) make necessary school and recreational decisions, but do not have time to have this document notarized?
  Custodial Care Authorization & School Decisions Authorization - Letter

• Do you need to appoint a temporary guardian who will have authority ONLY to: (1) have custody of your child while you travel and (2) make necessary school and recreational decisions?
  Custodial Care Authorization & School Decisions Authorization - Affidavit

• Do you need to extend the period of time you wish to appoint a temporary guardian to whom you have previously given authority to either: (1) have custody of your child while you travel, (2) make necessary medical decisions and/or (3) make necessary school and recreational decisions for your child in your absence. This form is an affidavit, which means you must sign it only in front of a notary public, who will attest to your identity and verify your signature.
  Extension of Authorization

• Do you need to appoint a temporary guardian who will have authority only to make school and recreational decisions for your child while you travel. This form will also allow you to notify the school regarding: (1) who will be responsible for custodial care of your child and (2) who will make medical decisions for your child in your absence. Do you NOT have time to have the authorization notarized?
  School Decisions Authorization & Notification of Custodial Care and Medical Authorization – Letter (when a notary is unavailable)

• Do you need to appoint a temporary guardian who will have authority only to make school and recreational decisions for your child while you travel. This form will also allow you to notify the school regarding: (1) who will be responsible for custodial care of your child and (2) who will make medical decisions for your child in your absence.
  School Decisions Authorization & Notification of Custodial Care and Medical Authorization) – Affidavit

• Do you need a set of Rules for the kids when you are traveling?
  Family Rules

• Do you need to appoint a temporary guardian who will have authority to make necessary medical decisions for your pet(s)?
  Animal Care (for Veterinarian) - Letter

• Do you need a list of important: (1) phone numbers of relatives, (2) family friends, (3) lawyers, (4) accounts, (5) insurance policies and (6) other information about your family’s assets and business assets?
  Essential 8 – Essential financial, business, emergency contact information, family information in case of emergency while home or traveling
  

Babysitter Authorization Forms

• Does your sitter/nanny or nearby relative have the necessary authority in writing to take care of emergency situations or take your child to doctor appointments, that may require more than a check up? Shots? Cavity filling? Other medical care determined by your child’s doctor?
  Doctor Appointment/Emergency Authorization (for Babysitter, Relative, etc.) - Affidavit

• Do you need to appoint a temporary guardian who will have authority ONLY to: (1) have custody of your child while you travel and (2) make necessary school and recreational decisions?
  Custodial Care Authorization & School Decisions Authorization - Affidavit

• Do you need to appoint a temporary guardian who will have authority ONLY to make necessary medical decisions? And do you have time to have the authorization notarized?
  Child Medical Care Authorization - Affidavit

• Do you need a list of important: (1) phone numbers of relatives, (2) family friends, (3) lawyers, (4) accounts, (5) insurance policies and (6) other information about your family’s assets and business assets?
  Essential 8 – Essential financial, business, emergency contact information, family information in case of emergency while home or traveling

• Does your babysitter/nanny need a list of Rules you want followed when your children are in her or his care?
  Family Rules
  

Child/Teenager Travel Authorization – School Team, Teen Travel

• Are you authorizing a Teacher or Coach to travel with your child without you? Will your child be traveling ONLY between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda and ONLY by land or sea?
  Children's Travel Authorization – between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda and ONLY by Land or Sea with her/his Coach or Teacher (Affidavit)

• Are you authorizing a Teacher or Coach to travel with your child, without you, to international destinations by air?
  Children's Travel Authorization – International travel by plane with your child(ren)’s Coach or Teacher (Affidavit)

• Are you authorizing a Teacher of Coach to travel with your child, without you, and within the United States?
  Children's Travel Authorization – within the United States with her/his Coach or Teacher (Affidavit)

• Do you need to appoint a temporary guardian who will have authority ONLY to: (1) have custody of your child while he or she travels and (2) make necessary school and recreational decisions?
  Custodial Care Authorization & School Decisions Authorization - Affidavit

• Do you need to appoint a temporary guardian who will have authority to: (1) have custody of your child while she or he travels, (2) make necessary medical decisions, and (3) make necessary school and recreational decisions?
  Custodial Care Authorization, Medical Care Authorization & School Decisions Authorization – Affidavit

• Do you need to appoint a temporary guardian who will have authority ONLY to make necessary medical decisions while she or he travels with your child?
  Child Medical Care Authorization - Affidavit

• Do you need to appoint a temporary guardian who will have authority only to make school and recreational decisions for your child while she or he travels. This form will also allow you to notify the school regarding: (1) who will be responsible for custodial care of your child and (2) who will make medical decisions for your child when your child travels with a guardian.
  School Decisions Authorization & Notification of Custodial Care and Medical Authorization) – Affidavit

• Do you need to extend the period of time you wish to appoint a temporary guardian to whom you have previously given authority to either: (1) have custody of your child while she or he travels, (2) make necessary medical decisions, (3) make necessary school and recreational decisions for your child when she or he is traveling and/or (4) travel with your child. This form is an affidavit, which means you must sign it only in front of a notary public, who will attest to your identity and verify your signature.
  Extension of Authorization (Travel, Temporary Custody, Medical or School Decisions)
  

Child Travel Authorization – Relative or Family Friend

• Are you authorizing your child(ren) to travel with a Relative or Family Friend without you? Will your child be traveling with a Relative or Family Friend ONLY between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda and ONLY by land or sea?
  Children's Travel Authorization – between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda and ONLY by Land or Sea with a Relative or Family Friend (Affidavit)

• Are you authorizing your child(ren) to travel with a Relative or Family Friend, without you, to international destinations by air?
  Children’s Travel Authorization – International travel by plane with a Relative or Family Friend (Affidavit)

• Are you authorizing your child(ren) to travel with a Relative or Family, without you, and within the United States?
  Children’s Travel Authorization – within the United States with a Relative or Family Friend (Affidavit)

• Do you need to appoint a temporary guardian who will have authority ONLY to: (1) have custody of your child while he or she travels and (2) make necessary school and recreational decisions?
  Custodial Care Authorization & School Decisions Authorization - Affidavit

• Do you need to appoint a temporary guardian who will have authority to: (1) have custody of your child while she or he travels, (2) make necessary medical decisions, and (3) make necessary school and recreational decisions?
  Custodial Care Authorization, Medical Care Authorization & School Decisions Authorization – Affidavit

• Do you need to appoint a temporary guardian who will have authority ONLY to make necessary medical decisions while she or he travels with your child?
  Child Medical Care Authorization - Affidavit

• Do you need to appoint a temporary guardian who will have authority only to make school and recreational decisions for your child while she or he travels. This form will also allow you to notify the school regarding: (1) who will be responsible for custodial care of your child and (2) who will make medical decisions for your child when your child travels with a guardian.
  School Decisions Authorization & Notification of Custodial Care and Medical Authorization) – Affidavit

• Do you need to extend the period of time you wish to appoint a temporary guardian to whom you have previously given authority to either: (1) have custody of your child while she or he travels, (2) make necessary medical decisions, (3) make necessary school and recreational decisions for your child when she or he is traveling and/or (4) travel with your child. This form is an affidavit, which means you must sign it only in front of a notary public, who will attest to your identity and verify your signature.
  Extension of Authorization (Travel, Temporary Custody, Medical or School Decisions)
  

Child/Teenager Travel Authorization – Child Traveling with one of two Parents

• Is your child traveling with her or his other parent between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda ONLY by land or sea?
  Children’s Travel Authorization – between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda and ONLY by Land or Sea with one of two parents (Affidavit)

• Is your child traveling with her or his other parent to international destinations by air?
  Children’s Travel Authorization – International travel by plane with one of two Parents (Affidavit)

• Is your child traveling with her or his other parent, without you, and within the United States?
  Children’s Travel Authorization – within the United States with one of two parents (Affidavit)

• Do you need to extend the period of time you wish to appoint a temporary guardian to whom you have previously given authority to either: (1) have custody of your child while she or he travels, (2) make necessary medical decisions, (3) make necessary school and recreational decisions for your child when she or he is traveling and/or (4) travel with your child. This form is an affidavit, which means you must sign it only in front of a notary public, who will attest to your identity and verify your signature.
  Extension of Authorization (Travel, Temporary Custody, Medical or School Decisions)

Child/Teenager Travel Authorization – Traveling Alone

• Is your child traveling alone between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda ONLY by land or sea?
  Children’s Travel Authorization – Children traveling alone between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda and ONLY by Land or Sea (Affidavit)

• Is your child traveling alone to international destinations by air?
  Children’s Travel Authorization – Children traveling alone by plane to an international destination by plane (Affidavit)

• Is your child traveling alone within the United States?
  Children’s Travel Authorization – Children traveling alone within the United States (Affidavit)

• Do you need to extend the period of time you wish to appoint a temporary guardian to whom you have previously given authority to either: (1) have custody of your child while she or he travels, (2) make necessary medical decisions and/or (3) make necessary school and recreational decisions for your child when she or he is traveling. This form is an affidavit, which means you must sign it only in front of a notary public, who will attest to your identity and verify your signature.
  Extension of Authorization (Travel, Temporary Custody, Medical or School Decisions)

• Do you need to appoint a temporary guardian who will have authority ONLY to: (1) have custody of your child while he or she travels and (2) make necessary school and recreational decisions?
  Custodial Care Authorization & School Decisions Authorization - Affidavit

• Do you need to appoint a temporary guardian who will have authority to: (1) have custody of your child while she or he travels, (2) make necessary medical decisions, and (3) make necessary school and recreational decisions?
  Custodial Care Authorization, Medical Care Authorization & School Decisions Authorization – Affidavit

• Do you need to appoint a temporary guardian who will have authority ONLY to make necessary medical decisions while she or he travels with your child?
  Child Medical Care Authorization - Affidavit

• Do you need to appoint a temporary guardian who will have authority only to make school and recreational decisions for your child while she or he travels. This form will also allow you to notify the school regarding: (1) who will be responsible for custodial care of your child and (2) who will make medical decisions for your child when your child travels with a guardian.
  School Decisions Authorization & Notification of Custodial Care and Medical Authorization) – Affidavit
  

Americans Living Abroad

• Is your child traveling alone to international destinations by air?
  Children’s Travel Authorization – Children traveling alone by plane to an international destination by plane (Affidavit)

• Is your child traveling alone within the United States?
  Children’s Travel Authorization – Children traveling alone within the United States (Affidavit)

• Do you need to extend the period of time you wish to appoint a temporary guardian to whom you have previously given authority to either: (1) have custody of your child while she or he travels, (2) make necessary medical decisions and/or (3) make necessary school and recreational decisions for your child when she or he is traveling. This form is an affidavit, which means you must sign it only in front of a notary public, who will attest to your identity and verify your signature.
  Extension of Authorization (Travel, Temporary Custody, Medical or School Decisions)

• Do you need to appoint a temporary guardian who will have authority ONLY to: (1) have custody of your child while he or she travels and (2) make necessary school and recreational decisions?
  Custodial Care Authorization & School Decisions Authorization - Affidavit

• Do you need to appoint a temporary guardian who will have authority to: (1) have custody of your child while she or he travels, (2) make necessary medical decisions, and (3) make necessary school and recreational decisions?
  Custodial Care Authorization, Medical Care Authorization & School Decisions Authorization – Affidavit

• Do you need to appoint a temporary guardian who will have authority ONLY to make necessary medical decisions while she or he travels with your child?
  Child Medical Care Authorization - Affidavit

• Do you need to appoint a temporary guardian who will have authority only to make school and recreational decisions for your child while she or he travels. This form will also allow you to notify the school regarding: (1) who will be responsible for custodial care of your child and (2) who will make medical decisions for your child when your child travels with a guardian.
  School Decisions Authorization & Notification of Custodial Care and Medical Authorization) – Affidavit