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Emancipation Form Packets

Emancipation Form Packets

Forms needed to file for emancipation

Emancipation of a minor — required and related forms
Form numberForm nameDownload
EM-100-INFOEmancipation PamphletDownload EM-100-INFO (PDF) 
EM-100Petition for Declaration of Emancipation of MinorDownload EM-100 (PDF) 
EM-109Notice of Hearing — Emancipation of MinorDownload EM-109 (PDF) 
EM-115Emancipation of Minor Income and Expense DeclarationDownload EM-115 (PDF) 
EM-130Declaration of Emancipation of Minor After HearingDownload EM-130 (PDF) 
EM-140Emancipated Minor’s Application to California Department of Motor VehiclesDownload EM-140 (PDF) 

Filing fee: See the Court Fee Schedule at www.sjcourts.org/forms-filing/court-fee-schedule/ or contact the Clerk’s Office at (209) 992-5690 for the current filing fee amount.

General instructions for emancipation

Please read all instructions carefully before filing.

Note: Court employees are prohibited by law from providing legal advice (Government Code §§ 24004 and 68082). 

Submitting your forms for filing

  • You may not need every form listed above depending on your situation. Make sure you include all required forms for your scenario.
  • All required information must be completed. Forms must be dated and signed where required.
  • Forms must be typed or neatly printed in blue or black ink.
  • Lined paper or colored paper is not acceptable for filing.
  • Submit the original plus one copy for your records. If you do not provide copies, additional fees may apply.
  • If you want your copy returned by mail, include a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) with adequate postage. If you do not include a SASE, your copies may be placed in the pick-up cabinet (fourth floor of the courthouse). Copies not picked up within 30 days may be destroyed.
  • Filing fees must be paid unless you qualify for a fee waiver. If you cannot afford court fees and costs, you may request a fee waiver by completing FW-001 (Fee Waiver Application). Fee waiver information is available at www.sjcourts.org/form-packets/form-packets-fee-waiver/.

Interpreter needs

Court proceedings are conducted in English. If you need an interpreter, you may request one by completing and filing Judicial Council form INT-300 (Request for Interpreter) .

Publication

If service by publication is required, the newspaper charges a separate fee. Contact the newspaper directly regarding cost. View the list of approved newspapers (PDF) .

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