Guardianship Form Packets
Guardianship Form Packets
Forms needed to file for appointment of a guardian
| Form number | Form name | Download |
|---|---|---|
| GC-205 | Guardianship Pamphlet (English) | Download GC-205 (PDF) |
| GC-205 (Spanish) | Guardianship Pamphlet (Spanish) | Download GC-205 (Spanish) (PDF) |
| GC-205 (Korean) | Guardianship Pamphlet (Korean) | Download GC-205 (Korean) (PDF) |
| GC-205 (Chinese) | Guardianship Pamphlet (Chinese) | Download GC-205 (Chinese) (PDF) |
| GC-205 (Vietnamese) | Guardianship Pamphlet (Vietnamese) | Download GC-205 (Vietnamese) (PDF) |
| GC-505 | Forms You Need to Ask the Court to Appoint a Guardian | Download GC-505 (PDF) |
| GC-210 | Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor | Download GC-210 (PDF) |
| GC-210(P) | Petition for Appointment of Guardian of the Person | Download GC-210(P) (PDF) |
| GC-210(CA) | Child Information Attachment | Download GC-210(CA) (PDF) |
| GC-211 | Consent of Proposed Guardian and Waiver of Notice | Download GC-211 (PDF) |
| GC-212 | Confidential Guardian Screening Form | Download GC-212 (PDF) |
| FL-105 / GC-120 | UCCJEA Declaration | Download FL-105 / GC-120 (PDF) |
| FL-105(A) / GC-120(A) | UCCJEA Attachment | Download FL-105(A) / GC-120(A) (PDF) |
| GC-240 | Order Appointing Guardian | Download GC-240 (PDF) |
| GC-250 | Letters of Guardianship | Download GC-250 (PDF) |
| GC-248 | Duties of Guardian | Download GC-248 (PDF) |
| GC-020 | Notice of Hearing (Guardianship) | Download GC-020 (PDF) |
| GC-020(P) | Proof of Personal Service of Notice of Hearing | Download GC-020(P) (PDF) |
| GC-020(MA) | Proof of Service by Mail Attachment | Download GC-020(MA) (PDF) |
| GC-510 | What Is Proof of Service in a Guardianship? | Download GC-510 (PDF) |
| MC-025 | Attachment to Judicial Council Form | Download MC-025 (PDF) |
| ICWA forms | Indian Child Welfare Act forms (ICWA-005, ICWA-010(A), ICWA-020, ICWA-030) | View ICWA forms (PDF) |
| SJPR-010 | Confidential Guardianship Questionnaire (Local Form) | Download SJPR-010 (PDF) |
Submitting your forms for filing
- Submit all forms required for your specific situation.
- All information must be completed.
- Forms must be dated and signed by the petitioner or attorney of record.
- Documents must be typed or neatly handwritten using blue or black ink.
- You may file by eFiling. Accepted eFiled documents are available for download for 30 days in the eFiling portal.
- You may also submit originals plus one copy. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) if you want copies returned by mail. Documents not picked up within 30 days may be destroyed.
- Filing fees apply. View current fees at www.sjcourts.org/forms-filing/court-fee-schedule .
- If you cannot afford the filing fee, you may request a waiver using form FW-001. See the Guardianship and Conservatorship Fee Waiver Form Packet .
Interpreter needs
All 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) .
Resources
- California Courts – Guardianship: www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp-guardianship.htm
- San Joaquin County Law Library: sjclawlibraryblog.wordpress.com
- San Joaquin County Superior Court Self-Help Center: www.sjcourts.org/self-help-pro-per-clinic