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Caretaker Authorization Affidavit

Ohio · Supreme Court of Ohio

This document is an affidavit that allows a grandparent to legally act for a child, giving them authority for things like school enrollment and medical treatment. It requires the grandparent to sign it in front of a notary public.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when a grandparent needs to legally authorize care for a child, especially if the child's parents or guardian cannot be contacted or if there are specific custody situations.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who must sign this form?
The grandparent who is signing the affidavit must sign it in front of an Ohio notary public.
What does this form give the grandparent the power to do?
It can authorize the grandparent to exercise care, physical custody, and control of the child, including consenting to school and medical treatment.
Does this form give the grandparent full legal custody?
The notices state that this affidavit does not affect the rights of the child’s parents, guardian, or custodian, and it does not give the grandparent legal custody.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026.

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