The Washington Notice of Designation of Standby Guardian is a legal document designed to provide a legal guardian for a minor in the event that their parent or legal guardian cannot care for them. This document is used to designate a standby guardian in the state of Washington, meaning that the person chosen will be granted legal guardianship of the minor in the event of an emergency or other unexpected circumstances. There are two types of Washington Notice of Designation of Standby Guardians: the Standard Notice of Designation of Standby Guardian and the Limited Notice of Designation of Standby Guardian. The Standard Notice of Designation of Standby Guardian grants the designated person with full legal authority and responsibilities over the minor, while the Limited Notice of Designation of Standby Guardian only grants limited authority and responsibility over the minor. Both forms require signatures from both the parent or legal guardian and the designated standby guardian, as well as a legal witness, and must be filed with the county court in order to be valid.