--- title: "Notarizing guardianship and caregiver forms in NJ | MCC" description: "Caregiver authorizations, guardianship affidavits and parental consent forms: how they're notarized in New Jersey and what to bring." url: "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/documents/custody-and-guardianship-documents" --- Family and estate · Updated October 5, 2026 # Notarizing guardianship and caregiver forms in New Jersey Families sign notarized forms to let a relative handle school, medical or travel matters for a child, or to support a court filing about custody or guardianship. By [Matthew Coleman](/about), MCC Solutions [Book a notary](/notary/#order)[Call (908) 444-6373](tel:+19084446373) ✓ New Jersey commissioned notary, no. 50244803, insured for errors and omissions. [See the credentials](/about/credentials) ![Matthew Coleman, founder of MCC Solutions](/img/matthew-coleman.jpg) **Matthew Coleman**, NJ Notary Public and NNA Certified Loan Signing Agent. Cranford, NJ. Fee confirmed before your session. Card charged only after it is complete. We aim to confirm within 15 minutes, 7am to 9pm. ## Common forms Caregiver or temporary authorization forms, parental consent for medical care, consent for a child's travel or passport, and affidavits that go into a court filing. We notarize the signature on each one. Need this notarized? [Get it notarized online by a New Jersey notary over video](/notary/remote-online-notarization). We can't tell you which form you need, fill it in, or give legal advice about custody. ## Get it notarized online today Online notary: open now until 9 PM ET · sessions by appointment · times confirmed by email A New Jersey notary can notarize this with you on a video call, wherever you are in the U.S. $50 for the session, $10 for each extra signer. Any other fee shows in the booking form before you confirm. Open 7 am to 9 pm ET, every day, by appointment. **What you need** - A valid government photo ID - A computer or phone with a camera - The unsigned document [Book an online session](/notary/?service=ron#order) Our certificate states the act was performed using communication technology, as New Jersey law requires. [What it must say](/notary/remote-online-notarization-certificate-wording) Most U.S. recipients accept a remotely notarized document; check with whoever will receive it. [What to ask them](/notary/will-my-online-notarization-be-accepted) · [Several signers](/notary/online-notarization-multiple-signers) ## What to bring The completed form, unsigned, and a photo ID for each person signing. If a court or school gave you instructions, bring them so we can follow the same wording. For passport and travel consent forms, the other parent's ID copy may be required; check the form. ## Convenient hours We're based in Cranford and send mobile notaries to homes, offices and care facilities in Union and Middlesex counties, including Cranford, Westfield, Elizabeth, Edison and Woodbridge. For other counties, tell us the address and we'll confirm availability before you book. ## Common questions **Do both parents have to sign?** That depends on the form and the agency. Follow its instructions. Each parent who signs must appear before a notary. **Does the child need to be there?** Usually not, unless the form says so. Check the instructions on the specific form. **Is a notarized form accepted everywhere?** Acceptance depends on the school, doctor, court or agency. Ask them what they need before you sign. This page is general information, not legal advice. A notary can't draft documents or advise you on their contents. Ask your attorney or the office requesting the document what you need. How we can help [### Child Travel Consent Notarization Notarize a minor travel consent letter when a child travels abroad with one parent, relatives or a school group. Mobile and online options in New Jersey. Child travel consent →](/notary/child-travel-consent)[### Passport Consent Form (DS-3053) When a parent can't attend a child's passport appointment, Form DS-3053 must be notarized. Mobile or online notary in NJ, with an ID copy for the application. Passport consent →](/notary/passport-consent-form)[### Mobile Notary A mobile notary near you in New Jersey, at your home, office, hospital or job site. Affidavits, powers of attorney, vehicle titles and business documents. Book online. Mobile notary →](/notary/mobile-notary) Related documents [### Notarizing a living will or healthcare proxy What to know →](/notary/documents/living-will-and-healthcare-proxy)[### Notarized letters and affidavits What to know →](/notary/documents/notarized-letter-and-affidavit-of-identity)[### Notarizing estate affidavits What to know →](/notary/documents/affidavit-of-title-and-estate-affidavits)[### Notarizing trust documents What to know →](/notary/documents/trust-documents) Before your appointment - [Printable checklist for this document](/notary/appointment-checklist?doc=custody-and-guardianship-documents) - [Kids' travel, camp and passport consent forms](/notary/travel-and-school-consent-forms) [All documents](/notary/documents) ## Need it notarized? Send it to the desk. [Book Now](/notary/#order)[Call (908) 444-6373](tel:+19084446373)