Free Permission Slip Template

You need a permission slip and you need it now. Whether you're organizing a school field trip, a church outing, a scout campout, or a neighborhood pool day, this general permission slip template covers the essentials without the fuss. Download it, print it, hand it out — done.

Download the Free Permission Slip PDF

This template works for any activity where you need written parent or guardian consent. It includes fields for participant info, activity details, emergency contacts, and a signature line. No extra pages, no confusing legalese. Just a clean form that parents can fill out in two minutes.

If you're tired of drafting permission slips from scratch every time an event comes up, keep this template bookmarked. It's free, it's printable, and it works for virtually any situation.

Works for Any Activity

One template that covers it all — no need to create a different form for each event:

School field tripsmuseums, zoos, nature centers, college tours
Church outingsyouth group trips, VBS, retreats
Scout activitiescampouts, hikes, day trips
Sports eventstournaments, away games, team travel
Summer campsday camps, overnight camps, specialty programs
Community eventspool days, park outings, volunteer projects

What's Included

Participant Information

  • Child's full name and date of birth
  • Parent/guardian name, phone, and email

Emergency Contact

  • Emergency contact name and phone (if different from parent)

Activity Details

  • Activity name, date, and location

Consent & Signature

  • Parent/guardian signature and date signed

Do Permission Slips Hold Up Legally?

A signed permission slip demonstrates that a parent or guardian was informed about an activity and gave consent. While it's not a substitute for professional legal advice, having documented consent is always better than having none. For activities with higher risk, consider pairing this with a liability waiver.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should a permission slip include?

At minimum, a permission slip should have the child's name, the activity details (what, when, where), parent or guardian contact information, an emergency contact, and a signature line with the date. This template includes all of those fields.

Can I customize this permission slip template?

Yes. The PDF is fillable, so you can type directly into the fields before printing. If you need to add custom fields or collect responses digitally, Simple Permission Slip lets you build custom forms in minutes.

Is this permission slip template really free?

Completely free. No signup required for the PDF download. If you want digital signature collection, Simple Permission Slip offers a free tier for up to 3 forms.

Do permission slips hold up legally?

A signed permission slip demonstrates that a parent or guardian was informed about an activity and gave consent. While it's not a substitute for professional legal advice, having documented consent is always better than having none. For activities with higher risk, consider pairing this with a liability waiver.

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