Texas Children's Hospital is the largest children's hospital in the United States, with its main campus in the Texas Medical Center and additional locations including The Woodlands. Bluebonnet Notary Services provides mobile notarization for families at Texas Children's facilities.
For urgent Texas Children's notarizations, calling is often the fastest option. Patient conditions and hospital timing can change quickly, and a phone call lets us coordinate in real time — (832) 514-2012.
Texas Children's Campuses We Serve
Texas Medical Center — higher travel fee
Farther from our base — higher travel fee
Closer to NW Houston — moderate travel fee
The West Campus on Katy Freeway is the most accessible Texas Children's location from our NW Houston base.
Access & Parking at Texas Children's
Texas Children's has family-friendly visitor policies, though access may vary by unit — particularly in the NICU and ICU. Check in at the main entrance and proceed to the appropriate floor. Parking is available in the hospital garages. We recommend confirming visitor access with the nursing team before scheduling, especially for units with restricted visitation.
What to Expect During the Visit
Notarizations at Texas Children's typically involve parental authorization documents, guardianship affidavits, medical consent forms, and HIPAA authorizations specific to minors. In some cases, parents need to grant temporary medical decision-making authority to a relative or caregiver while they are unavailable. These documents often need to be executed quickly when a child's medical situation changes.
We verify each signing adult's identity using a valid government-issued photo ID, confirm they are signing voluntarily, and apply the notary seal. If there is any concern about a signer's understanding of the document, we recommend consulting with the legal team or family advocate. Hospital staff are generally accommodating when scheduling bedside visits for pediatric patients' families.
If your documents require witnesses and none are available at the hospital, we can provide them for an additional fee ($25 per witness). Do not count on hospital staff to serve as witnesses — most facilities do not allow it. Check with the attorney or party who prepared the documents to confirm whether witnesses are needed.
Common Documents Notarized at Texas Children's
- Medical Power of Attorney Authorizes a trusted person to make healthcare decisions if the patient cannot.
- Advance Directive / Living Will Documents the patient's wishes for end-of-life care and medical treatment.
- HIPAA Authorization Grants specific individuals access to the patient's protected health information.
- Financial Power of Attorney Authorizes someone to manage the patient's financial affairs during hospitalization.
- Affidavits Sworn statements for identity, heirship, or guardianship matters.
What Signers Need to Bring
Every signer must present a valid, unexpired, government-issued photo ID — such as a driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID. The patient must be conscious, alert, and signing voluntarily. If you are unsure whether the patient is able to sign, please consult with their care team before scheduling the appointment.