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Oath and Bond of Guardian

Illinois · Illinois Supreme Court · Effective November 1, 2025

This form is an Oath and Bond for a Guardian. It asks the person filling it out to promise they will take on the duties of being a guardian for a minor child, covering either the child's money (estate), the child's person, or both.

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used when someone is asking the court to appoint them as a guardian for a minor child. It must be filled out and filed after the judge tells the person what type and amount of bond is needed.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
The form is filled out by the proposed guardian who is asking to be appointed as the guardian. It can be completed by the guardian themselves or by a lawyer on their behalf.
What does the form ask the guardian to promise?
The guardian promises to fulfill the duties of the guardian, which includes caring for the minor, managing the estate, keeping records, and appearing in court if needed.
Does this form cover guardianship of the person only?
No, the form notes that if the guardian is only asking for guardianship of the person, a different form, the Oath of Guardian, should be used.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect November 1, 2025.

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