When can a person sign on behalf of others?

In certain cases, a person can sign on behalf of others to provide consent.
Here are the situations where this is applicable:

Legal Guardianship

• A parent or legal guardian can sign on behalf of a child or an individual under their legal care.
  Learn how to record consent of children

Organizational Representatives

• A representative from an organization can sign on behalf of a group, provided they are authorized to do so.
• This is common in institutional or community-based projects.

            Learn how to record consent in Institutions / Schools

Important Notes

• Always document the relationship between the signatory and the individual(s) they are signing for.
• Ensure the consent terms are fully explained to the signatory, who is responsible for relaying this information to the person(s) they represent.