The Washington Designation of Stand-by Guardian is a legal document that allows an adult to temporarily assume responsibility for a child in the event of the death, disability, or disappearance of the child's parent or guardian. The document is used to designate the powers and scope of the stand-by guardian's authority in the event that the child's parent or guardian can no longer provide care. It is important to note that this document does not grant legal custody of the child and is not a substitute for a court-ordered guardianship. The Washington Designation of Stand-by Guardian is available in two forms: The Standard Designation of Stand-by Guardian and the Limited Designation of Stand-by Guardian. The Standard Designation of Stand-by Guardian grants the stand-by guardian full authority to act in the place of the parent or guardian, while the Limited Designation of Stand-by Guardian grants the stand-by guardian limited authority to act in the place of the parent or guardian. The document must be completed in the presence of a notary public and two witnesses.