Minor Consent Form question
Hello, I have some questions about the minor consent form. Sorry if I'm posting in wrong forum.
I went to AC with my dad last year and they just had him sign the paper when we were picking up our badges. This year, my friend wanted to come along with me but his parents will be unable to attend so it's just going to be me, him, and my dad. Can my dad sign the form for both of us or does my friend need his own parent to sign it as well?
I would print out the one on the website and have his mum sign it for him but I don't really know how to get it "notarized" and after some googling, I kinda don't want to tell my friends mum that she has to hire some dude to do that process because shes already kind of skeptical about letting him go with me due to the fact that she frowns upon having sex in fursuits, despite me and my friends efforts to tell her that none of that goes on during the con. Though that may change because she wants to talk to my father about it to see what he says and how his experience went last year.
TL;DR: Can I have my dad sign the minor consent form during AC, for both me and my friend? As in one person taking responsibility for both of us.
The minor permission form became necessary from this:
"What the hell are you doing letting my kid attend your convention??? I told him he couldn't go! I'll sue you!"
The minor permission form with notarization became necessary from this:
"Sir, is this your signature?"
"No, it isn't! Who the hell signed that? I'll sue you!"
Don't blame us; blame those kids. And tell your friend's mom that the reason we do it is to make sure that parents are cool with their kids attending the convention.
As Sam and Protocollie have mentioned, but let me unambiguously clarify: Yes, we need your friend's mother, father, or other formally declared legal guardian to sign for him; your father cannot because he does not have formal, legal responsibility.
Have your father talk some with your friend's Mom; I imagine she'll become more relaxed after hearing it all went well. As for public notaries, they're very cheap (Under $5 usually, often free at a bank).
Hmm okay, I understand. Thank you everyone 
One more thing to add. There is usually a maximum fee that a notary is legally allowed to charge for their services. It varies by state.
I found this link, but I take no responsibility for its accuracy:
http://www.punny.org/money/maximum-notary-fees-by-state-dont-get-ripped-off-by-big-fat-notary-guys/
And as mentioned, many banks will do it for free, especially if you happen to have an account with them.
Sorry for bumping this slightly old thread but I just wanted to update a few things.
Turns out that my friends mum works with notaries so she can notarize the form herself. I'm assuming this means she will let him go but I'm still not sure because he takes forever to get things done and isn't telling me what her final say is and last time my dad was going to meet up with her to have a chat but apparantly it was not a "good sunday" so he told me to go another day and arhjkhejakjhdkfhas this guy is driving me crazy. Anyway, so once he gets the form notarized and then we all register for the con, we should all be set? My dad will be going with us so I don't think I'll need to sign the consent form as well. Again I apologize if this post is unecessary but I like to be reassured and I reeaaally don't want to mess anything up, espcially on my friends part because I reaaaally want him to come with me 
. I even told him I'd pay for his registration just to encourage him to get his stuff done faster -_-
If your father is going to be with you, he need not get -your- form notarized; He can bring the form and attest that it is his signature, or sign a form, in front of Anthrocon Staff.
I understand your urgency to ensure things are very set, but be patient. Your friend will surely get everything taken care of in time for the convention.
Cool, thanks for replying
Yeah I understand but it's just that we begin booking stuff when the hotels open so I just didn't want any last minute changes or anything. I spoke with his mum today actually. She asked me about the convention and what it was about and I told her about my experience last year and some of the stuff you'll see at the con like art, music, and fursuiters. I probably could have explained it better but I was tired and me and my friend were dying lol.
Anyway, thanks for reassuring me. I think things are going well so far and we should all be ready for the con in no time
she frowns upon having sex in fursuits, despite me and my friends efforts to tell her that none of that goes on during the con. Though that may change because she wants to talk to my father about it to see what he says and how his experience went last year.
So... she frowns on having sex in fursuits, but her dislike of fursuit sex may change after she talks to your dad about it?? And if he had a good experience (having sex in a fursuit) last year, she might be open to trying it?
(Yes, I know what you really meant, but the way it was phrased leaves it open to other interpretations!)
I'm pretty sure that a parent or legal guardian needs to sign; I don't think it can be any adult.
A notary is not a big deal, though. Most banks have one; they're just someone who's a 'professional witness' to the signing of documents and certifies that they were signed under the conditions you say they were. So, the notary will look to see that the person signing the consent form is your friend's parent or legal guardian, and then put a stamp on the page that legally swears to the fact that what's on the document is true. That's it. It's a 30-second process and costs next to nothing.
The reason we do this, to the best of my knowledge, is that sometimes minors would sneak away to go to the convention without their parents' permission and the convention would get blamed for their bad behavior. By doing this, we're ensuring that nobody can sneak away from their parents, so really if she's a protective kind of mom, she should appreciate this step.
Best of luck to you!