To file a new Minor Guardianship (guardianship of a child that you are not the biological parent of) you will need to bring the following items into the Clerk’s Office for processing…
- Completed documents listed in this checklist
- 3 sets of copies of documents
- $240 cash, debit, money order or cashiers check (fee automatically waived if the petitioning party is related to the minor(s))
Documents can be found by visiting Washington State Courts - Court Forms , Washington Law Help or purchased from the Law Library located on the 1st floor in the County-City building
For assistance with your paperwork you can call the Court Facilitators at (253)798-3627 between 8-9 am to make an appointment. A $20 fee is required for the 30 minute appointment
Guardianship Training Links
Minor Guardianship Lay Guardian Training
Minor Guardianship Declaration of Completion