The Alaska Parent’s Consent to Appointment of a Guardian (2 copies — one for each parent) is a legal document used to allow a parent to voluntarily appoint a guardian for their minor child. This document is typically used when a parent or both parents are unable to care for the child due to illness, disability, or other extenuating circumstances. The appointment of a guardianship allows for an adult to manage the child’s financial and personal affairs until the minor is of legal age. There are two types of Alaska Parent’s Consent to Appointment of a Guardian (2 copies — one for each parent): 1. Sole Parent Consent: This document is used when only one parent is able to provide consent for the appointment of a guardian. 2. Joint Parent Consent: This document is used when both parents are able to provide consent for the appointment of a guardian. Both versions of the document must be signed in front of a notary public and include the following information: • Names and addresses of the parent(s) • Name and address of the minor • Name and address of the proposed guardian • Date of birth of the minor • Description of the minor’s current circumstances and why the parent(s) are unable to provide care • Signature and notary acknowledgment of the parent(s) • Acknowledgment of the court By signing the Alaska Parent’s Consent to Appointment of a Guardian (2 copies — one for each parent), the parent(s) are authorizing the court to appoint the proposed guardian to care for the minor until they are of legal age.