<p>Lakemom, was your son in the office with the docs? Or was he elsewhere on the phone? Where I am, verbal is fine IF the person giving it is in the presence of the person handing out the info. Otherwise, how would the docs office know this was your son giving the permission?</p>
<p>But back to the OP’s question. The easiest and most efficient way to gain access to your kid’s college records is to have your KID sign the required FERPA form. Actually, this might be
The only way.</p>