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. Both must appear with valid photo ID. We provide mobile notarization at your home or another location in San Antonio and Bexar County, 24 hours a day.

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

Yes. Both must appear before the notary with valid photo identification, because Texas Family Code section 34.004 requires both the parent and the caregiver to sign and swear to the agreement before a notary. We can travel to wherever you can both meet in San Antonio and Bexar County.

Can we have two agreements for the same child?

No. Only one caregiver authorization agreement may be in effect for a child at a time, and an agreement executed while a prior one remains in effect is void. If you need a different caregiver, the existing agreement has to end first; an attorney can advise on how to do that.

Is this the same as guardianship or custody?

No. A caregiver authorization agreement is not a court order and does not change legal custody or parentage. It authorizes a caregiver to perform specific acts for the child. Questions about custody or guardianship belong with a family law attorney, since a notary cannot give legal advice.

Do you provide the agreement form?

No. Bring the completed caregiver authorization agreement; we notarize the signatures of the parent and the caregiver. We cannot draft or complete the agreement, or advise on what it should say. If you need help filling it out, talk to an attorney before the appointment.

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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