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Notice of Intent to Register Conservatorship

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

This form is a notice that tells the court that someone plans to officially register a conservatorship case. It asks the court to be informed about the intent to register the conservatorship proceeding.

The court describes it as: Tell the court that you gave notice to required persons regarding an intent to register a conservatorship.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when someone needs to notify the court and certain people that they plan to register a conservatorship case in a California superior court.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The person who intends to register the conservatorship is the one who fills out this form.
What must happen before this notice is filed?
A copy of this notice must be delivered at least 15 days before the actual registration of the conservatorship in California.
Does this form include instructions for filing?
The form includes detailed instructions on how to deliver the notice, including mailing and personal delivery methods.

Revision history

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

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