Vermont Parent's Consent to Minor Guardianship is a legal document that grants guardianship of a minor child to a person or persons who are not the child's biological or adoptive parents. This document can be used when the parents wish to designate a third party to care for and make decisions for their child but do not wish to go through the formal process of adopting the child or having a court-appointed guardianship. There are two types of Vermont Parent's Consent to Minor Guardianship: limited and general. Limited guardianship allows for the guardian to make decisions regarding the minor’s education, medical care, and religion, while general guardianship grants the guardian full legal authority over the minor child. The document must be signed by both parents, the minor child (if of sufficient age and understanding), and the guardian. The signatures must be notarized, and the document must be filed with the court.