Petition for Emancipation of a Minor
Arizona · Arizona Judicial Branch
This form is a request to the court asking for the legal status of a minor to be changed to that of an adult.
Where this fits in a case
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This form is used when someone needs to ask the court to legally declare a minor as an emancipated adult.
Either party may file.
Official instructions
How-to guides published by the court for this form.
- Information on Emancipation in Arizona
- Instructions: How to Fill Out the Petition for Emancipation of a Minor
- Instructions: Service of Petition and Proof of Service Filing
- Responding to a Petition for Emancipation - Information and Instructions
- Preparing for and Attending the Court Hearing for Emancipation of a Minor
Common questions
- What is this form for?
- This form is a Petition for Emancipation of a Minor, which asks the court to change a minor's legal status to that of an adult.
- Who files this form?
- The form is for either party to file.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026.
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