About Caregiver's Authorization Affidavit
Authorizes a caregiver to enroll a minor in school and consent to medical care on behalf of a minor living in the caregiver's home.
When you'd use it: Used when an adult caregiver (typically a relative) has a minor living in their home and needs to authorize school enrollment or medical treatment without a formal guardianship or custody order.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Caregiver's Authorization Affidavit is published as a PDF by the California courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
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Source: sanmateo.courts.ca.gov
Link last checked: September 1, 2026
How to file Caregiver's Authorization Affidavit in California
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Caregiver's Authorization Affidavit when used when an adult caregiver (typically a relative) has a minor living in their home and needs to authorize school enrollment or medical treatment without a formal guardianship or custody order. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — California probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Caregiver's Authorization Affidavit carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Caregiver's Authorization Affidavit to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the California county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).