# Online waivers, medical forms and permission slips

Source: https://backpr.com/use-cases/online-waivers-and-forms. Last updated: 2026-11-12.

Paper forms get lost, arrive late or can't be read. With BackPR, families fill in and sign every form while they register, and staff see what's missing before the first day.

Made for: Any program that needs waivers, health forms or permissions before a child attends.

## How it works
1. **Write your forms once.** Custom questions per program and conditional registration forms, so families only see the questions that apply to them.
2. **Add waivers and signatures.** E-signed waivers are signed during checkout. Use your own waiver text, reviewed by your lawyer and insurer.
3. **Collect health and safety details.** Medical and allergy information, emergency contacts and authorized pickup lists are saved in the family account.
4. **Ask for documents.** File and document uploads for things like immunization records or a doctor's note.
5. **Chase what's missing.** Missing form reminders go out automatically, and staff can see who still owes a form.

## What families see
- Fill in forms on a phone
- Saved details next time, so they only confirm
- Save and finish later
- Forms in English or Spanish

## Features this uses
- Conditional registration forms
- Custom questions per program
- E-signed waivers
- File and document uploads
- Medical and allergy information
- Emergency contacts
- Authorized pickup lists
- Missing form reminders
- Save and finish later

## Questions
**Is an e-signed waiver legally valid?**
Electronic signatures are widely accepted, but whether a waiver protects you depends on its wording and your state or country. Have your lawyer and insurer review your waiver text. BackPR records the signature; it isn't legal advice.

**Who can see health information?**
Health information is encrypted and shown only to staff who need it, and every time someone opens health, allergy or medication information it's logged.

**What does it cost?**
Nothing if your organization joins BackPR by 31 January 2027: it is free forever, with every feature. Verified nonprofits are always free. Card payments are processed by Stripe at its standard rates, and BackPR adds no fee to what families pay. See [pricing](/pricing).

## Read more
- [Waiver best practices](https://backpr.com/resources/waiver-best-practices): What a youth program waiver should cover.
- [Registration form checklist](https://backpr.com/resources/registration-form-checklist): Every field a registration form needs.
- [Sample camp liability waiver](https://backpr.com/resources/templates/camp-liability-waiver): A sample to adapt with your lawyer.
- [Free form builder](https://backpr.com/tools/free-form-builder): Build a registration form for free, no account needed.

Create your organization at https://app.backpr.com: free forever if you join by 31 jan 2027.