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Child Custody by Mandate Services in Louisiana

Grant legal authority to another adult to care for your child with a notarized Custody by Mandate. Title Authority prepares and files custody documents that meet Louisiana’s legal standards.

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Authorized Public Tag AgentPTA #399
25 Years of ExperienceNotary and title work
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Walk-Ins WelcomeMonday–Saturday

Legal Custody Without Court Proceedings

A Child Custody Mandate can be a vital tool for parents or guardians who need to temporarily delegate care responsibilities — for example, during military service, medical recovery, or travel. Our licensed notaries ensure your document is properly executed and filed so it stands up to any legal or institutional review.

What You Get With a Title Authority Notary

Louis Dutel helping a customer with title paperwork at the Title Authority service desk in Covington

Legal and Accurate Drafting

Temporary or Limited Authority Options

Notarization and Witnessing

Recording and Delivery

Confidential and Compassionate Service

Common Questions About Child Custody by Mandate

How It Works

We simplify the custody authorization process so you can focus on your family. Here’s how it works:

Draft the Custody Mandate

We collect necessary information about the parent, custodian, and child to prepare your document accurately.

File and Deliver Copies

We provide notarized and certified copies for your records, schools, or medical providers as needed.

Sign Before a Notary

All parties sign before a licensed Louisiana notary with required witnesses to make the document official.

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Protect Your Child’s Care and Custody

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Phone(985) 590-4400 Emaillou@nolatitleauthority.com Office73015 Highway 25 Suite C, Covington, LA 70435

Hours: Mon-Fri9:00AM - 5:00PM; Sat10:00AM - 2:00PM; SunClosed

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What Our Customers Are Saying

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Tittle Authority offers so many different services. I have gone there several times since they opened. Everyone is friendly and knowledgeable they treat you like you’re part of their family.

Nicole Cooper

Service was fast and friendly! Outstanding people Loved it!

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Very professional and nice staff. Helped me with a complicated titling issue and would definitely bring my business to them again.

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FAQs

Common Questions

A Child Custody by Mandate is a legal document that allows a parent or guardian to grant another adult temporary custody and authority to care for a child. It must be signed before a licensed notary to be valid.

A Custody Mandate can remain in effect for as long as the parent chooses, but most are temporary. It can include an expiration date or specific conditions for ending the authority.

In most cases, yes—if both parents have legal custody, they must consent to the Mandate. Our notaries verify proper authorization before execution to prevent future disputes.

Yes. The parent or guardian who issued the Mandate can revoke it at any time by signing a Revocation before a notary and notifying the custodian and any institutions involved.

A notarized Custody Mandate is commonly accepted by schools, doctors, and other institutions as proof of legal authority to make decisions for the child.

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