Bringing Kids to Visit MCF Moose Lake: Birth Certificate & Minor Escort Checklist
Bringing a child to visit someone at MCF Moose Lake? The key is getting your paperwork uploaded with the visiting application before you go. Here's what documents minors need, who can escort them, and when you'll need a notarized Minor Escort Form.
Yes, minors can visit. Anyone under 18 must be escorted by a parent, legal guardian, or an authorized escort. The catch: all required documents for kids (including the birth certificate) must be submitted with the visiting application. They won't be accepted at the facility on visit day. And don't show up until your application is approved. You'll receive an approval or denial notice at the email address you provided, and processing can take several weeks.
For each minor you plan to bring, submit a copy of their state or county birth certificate with the visiting application. Plan ahead. Birth certificates won't be accepted at the facility; they have to be on file from your application materials.
Not accepted: The hospital “Heirloom” birth certificate (crib card) is not an official document and will not be accepted for minor visits.
Any visitor under 18 must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or authorized escort. If you're bringing a child, handle the paperwork through the visiting application first. Upload the child's state or county birth certificate with your application. You cannot bring documents to the facility on visit day.
If the child is coming with an adult who isn't the parent or legal guardian, you'll need more than the birth certificate. A notarized Minor Escort Form, signed by the child's custodial parent or guardian, must accompany the birth certificate or guardianship papers. Submit everything with the application. It won't be accepted at the visit.
Scan Upload Checklist
- ✓ A scanned copy of an accepted ID for the escorting adult (an expired or canceled driver’s license does not qualify)
- ✓ Make sure the address on the ID matches the address on the visiting application, mismatches can lead to denial
- ✓ A scanned copy of each minor’s state or county birth certificate (one per child)
- ✓ If the escorting adult is not the parent or legal guardian: a notarized Minor Escort Form signed by the custodial parent/guardian, submitted along with the birth certificate or guardianship papers
- ✓ A working email address on the application so you can receive approval or denial notifications
Reminder: Upload minor documents with the visiting application, birth certificates are not accepted at the time of the visit. Wait for the approval email before you try to visit.
Don't attempt a visit until you get the application decision by email. Approvals can take several weeks, so build that waiting time into your plans. This is especially important if you're coordinating multiple adults and kids for the trip.
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