Authorisation to collect a pupil: template
When a pupil isn't being collected by their mother or father, the school needs to know who is authorised. With this template, the family fills it in and signs it in a minute.
In 30 seconds
- In Spain there's no specific national rule on who can collect a pupil: it's set by each autonomous community's instructions and each school's own rules.
- The sensible thing is a written authorisation with the name and DNI (ID card number) of the authorised person.
- The family can sign it on their phone and it's filed in the pupil's record.
Template
COLLECTION AUTHORISATION
I, ______________________, with DNI __________, as father/mother/guardian of the pupil ______________________, in year ______,
AUTHORISE ______________________, with DNI __________ and relationship ______________, to collect my child at the end of the school day:
☐ For the whole school year ☐ Only on ____ __________
The authorised person must show their DNI.
In ______________, on ____ __________ ______. Signature:
How to get it back signed
- Upload the PDF at Sign for free and choose “Someone else”.
- Add “Name”, “DNI”, an “Other detail” for the authorised person, and “Signature”.
- Send it to the family by email or WhatsApp. It will be filed in the pupil's record.
Frequently asked questions
Does the authorised person have to sign?
It isn't necessary, but you can add them as a second signer if you want their agreement on record.
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