Long Beach Parents: The Document Most Families Forget Before College Move-In Day

If your child is heading to The Beach this fall — or any college this year — there's one document most families forget before move-in day.

Every June, families across Long Beach celebrate graduations, pack for move-in day, and send their kids off to the next chapter. But many miss one critical step before their young adult walks out the door.

Once your child turns 18, you no longer have automatic legal access to their medical information or finances. That means in a hospital emergency, you could be turned away — not because you're not their parent, but because the law no longer recognizes your automatic authority.

A Power of Attorney for your child over 18 puts that protection back in place. In California, having it notarized ensures it will be honored without question — by healthcare providers, banks, and courts — when it matters most.

As Long Beach's mobile notary, I come to you. I've helped local families with exactly this kind of important paperwork for 25 years — and this time of year, it's one of the most common calls I get.

I put together a full guide on my blog — including answers to the questions parents ask most. You can read it at here.

One visit. Every document. Complete peace of mind. Book online 24/7 at NotaryLongBeach.com or call/text (562) 477-3166.