Affidavit of Consent – Complete Guide & Updated Sample Letter
An Affidavit of Consent is a sworn legal document that states a parent or guardian is giving permission for a minor or dependent to perform a specific activity. This updated version also includes the name of the authorized companion and their relationship to the child, such as grandmother, aunt, uncle, or guardian.
When Is an Affidavit of Consent Needed?
- Local or international travel of a minor
- School enrollment or transfer
- Medical treatment or surgery
- Passport or legal document application
- Events, field trips, seminars, competitions
Important Details to Include
- Full name of the parent/guardian giving consent
- Full name of the child or dependent
- Full name of the person authorized (e.g., grandmother)
- Relationship of the authorized person to the child
- Purpose of the consent
- Date, location, and signature
- Notary public acknowledgment
Updated Sample Affidavit of Consent
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
I, [Full Name of Parent/Guardian], of legal age, Filipino, single/married, and a resident of [Complete Address], after having been duly sworn in accordance with law, hereby depose and state:
- That I am the parent / legal guardian of [Name of Child/Minor], born on [Date of Birth], currently residing at [Address];
- That I am giving my full and voluntary consent for my child/minor to [state the purpose – e.g., travel to (location), join school activity, undergo medical treatment];
- That I hereby authorize [Full Name of Guardian/Authorized Person], the child’s [Relationship – e.g., grandmother], to accompany, supervise, and assist the said minor for the above-stated purpose;
- That I am executing this Affidavit to attest to the truth of the foregoing and for whatever legal purpose it may serve.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this [Day] of [Month, Year] at [City, Country].
__________________________________
[Name of Affiant]
Affiant
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this [Day] of [Month, Year] at [Location], affiant exhibiting his/her valid government ID: [ID Type & Number].
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NOTARY PUBLIC
Additional Tips
- Bring supporting documents such as the child's birth certificate
- If for travel, include itinerary or travel details
- Prepare two or more photocopies
- Ensure spelling of names matches the IDs