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GC-210Mandatory

Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective July 1, 2016

This form is used to ask the court to appoint a permanent guardian for a minor child, or to appoint a guardian for the child's property (estate), or both. It asks for details about the minor and the person who is asking to be appointed as guardian.

The court describes it as: Ask the court to appoint a person to act as permanent guardian for a child, or over a child's estate. or to act as both guardian of the child and the child's estate.

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Where this fits in a case

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This form is used when someone needs to ask the court to officially appoint a guardian for a minor, which can be done for the child's person, the child's property, or both.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

What does this form ask for?
This form asks the court to appoint a guardian for a minor's person, their property, or both. It requires listing the minor's name and date of birth.
Can I use this form for a temporary guardianship?
The form text states that this form should not be used for a temporary guardianship.
Who must sign this form?
All petitioners and the proposed ward—if the ward is at least 18 years old but not yet 21 and is not the petitioner—must sign the form.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2016.

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