Child Caregiver Authorization Agreement Notary in San Antonio, TX

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Texas Family Code Chapter 34 lets a parent authorize a relative or approved adult caregiver to act for their child — consenting to medical care, immunizations, insurance and school enrolment — without going to court. The statute requires the agreement to be signed and sworn to in front of a notary by both the parent and the caregiver. We bring the notarization to wherever the two of you can actually be in the same room.

What the agreement allows

Under Chapter 34 a parent may authorize a caregiver to consent to medical, dental, psychological and surgical treatment and immunization of the child, to obtain and maintain health insurance coverage, and to handle automobile insurance and school-related matters. It is the everyday instrument for a grandmother, aunt or family friend who is raising a child day to day.

Both people have to appear before the notary

Texas Family Code section 34.004 requires the agreement to be signed and sworn to before a notary public by the parent and by the caregiver. Both must be present with valid photo identification. Getting two adults with different schedules into the same room is usually the hardest part — which is exactly what a mobile notary solves. We will come to a kitchen table, a workplace break room, or a hospital room.

Only one agreement can be in effect at a time

Texas allows just one authorization agreement for a child at any given time. A new agreement executed while an earlier one is still in effect is void. If a prior agreement exists, resolve it before signing a new one.

What it is not

A caregiver authorization agreement is not a court order, not a custody ruling, and not a guardianship. It does not change who the legal parent is and it does not settle a custody dispute. If what you actually need is a court order, that is a matter for an attorney or the court, not a notary.

What we do, and what we cannot do

We notarize your signature on a form you provide. We do not prepare, complete, correct or choose forms, we do not give legal advice, and we do not decide whether your situation requires a particular document. Those questions belong to the agency receiving the document or to an attorney. We cannot tell you whether a Chapter 34 agreement fits your circumstances, whether you qualify as a relative or approved caregiver, or whether you should instead seek guardianship. Speak with an attorney about that.

Frequently asked questions

Does a Texas caregiver authorization agreement have to be notarized?

Yes. Texas Family Code section 34.004 requires it to be signed and sworn to before a notary public by both the parent and the caregiver.

Do both the parent and the caregiver have to be there?

Yes, both must appear before the notary with valid photo identification. We can travel to wherever you can both meet.

Can we have two agreements for the same child?

No. Only one may be in effect at a time, and an agreement executed while a prior one remains in effect is void.

Is this the same as guardianship or custody?

No. It is not a court order and does not change legal custody or parentage. It authorizes a caregiver to perform specific acts for the child.

Do you provide the agreement form?

No. Bring the completed agreement; we notarize the signatures. We cannot draft or complete it.

Information reviewed: September 7, 2026

Official references: Tex. Fam. Code sec. 34.004 — execution of authorization agreement · Texas Education Agency — authorization for nonparent relative

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