Full question:
We have been asked to provide Certified guardianship papers, with raised seal or colored stamp, to an insurance company verifying that we are the legal guardians of our son, age 15. He is our birth son. Do you know what form I need to complete, and must I make a court appointment to get the form approved?
- Category: Guardianship
- Date:
- State: Washington
Answer:
It's important to clarify with the insurance company the specific documents they require. As the biological parents, you are automatically the legal guardians of your child, so they may not need formal guardianship papers. They might be looking for a certified copy of your son’s birth certificate or an affidavit confirming that you are his parents and legal guardians. A notarized document will have a raised seal attached by the notary. You can obtain a certified copy of the birth certificate from the vital statistics office where your child was born, which typically includes a seal, but it's wise to confirm this with the office as procedures can vary by state.
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