Field Trip Permission template

A digital permission slip that finally retires the crumpled paper version: trip details up top as a statement, the permission decision, a day-of emergency phone number, notes for chaperones, and a legally-signed-feeling finish with a real signature field. Single-page, because parents fill this out in the school pickup line.

Use this template Start free — no card

8 questions · works on the free plan (500 responses/month) · fully customizable

E-signature question

What’s inside

The questions this template ships with — rename, reorder, or delete any of them in the builder.

01Trip detailsStatement

02Student's full nameShort text

03ClassDropdown

04PermissionMultiple choice

05Emergency contact number on the dayPhone number

06Allergies, medications, or other notes for chaperonesLong text

07Parent or guardian signatureE-signature

When to use this template

A grade-level museum trip needing signed permission and emergency contacts from every family
A sports team collecting parent consent for an away tournament
A scout troop or youth group gathering permission plus medical notes before a camping weekend
A school district standardizing permission slips across schools so front offices stop transcribing paper

Tips to get more from it

The signature field captures a drawn signature on the form itself — note that signature fields require the Pro plan ($14.99/mo) to publish, which is the one paid dependency in this template.
The trip details live in a statement field rather than a question, so parents read date, times, and logistics before deciding — edit that block first for each trip.
The permission question includes an explicit "my child will not attend" option; a non-response and a refusal are different things, and this form records which is which.
The phone field asks specifically for the number reachable on the day of the trip — chaperones need the cell in the parent's pocket, not the home landline on file.

Questions people ask

Is a digital signature on a permission slip valid?

The signature field records a parent's drawn signature with the submission, which most schools accept in place of paper slips. Check your district's policy; the form also timestamps every response.

Do I need a paid plan for this template?

Yes, for one reason: the signature field requires the Pro plan ($14.99/mo) to publish. Remove the signature field and rely on the recorded permission choice, and the form runs on the free plan.