Document background
The Authorization Letter Parental Consent is a crucial legal document used in Germany when parents or legal guardians need to delegate certain responsibilities or grant specific permissions regarding their minor child. This document is essential in situations where parents cannot be physically present but need to authorize others to make decisions or take actions on behalf of their child. The letter must comply with German Civil Code (BGB) requirements, particularly regarding parental authority (§1626) and legal representation of minors (§1629). Common uses include authorizing medical treatment, school activities, travel, or temporary care arrangements. The document typically requires proper identification of all parties, specific details about the granted permissions, clear temporal limitations, and may need notarization depending on its use. It's particularly important that the authorization letter addresses German data protection requirements when personal information is involved and includes appropriate emergency contact provisions.
