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DC-582

Request for Virginia Registration of Child Custody and/or Visitation Determination from Another State

Virginia · Supreme Court of Virginia

This form is used to ask the court to officially record a child custody or visitation order that was decided in a different state. The person filling it out asks the clerk to register the attached official document.

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This form is used when someone needs to have a child custody or visitation order from another state officially recognized by the Virginia court.

Either party may file.

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Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is a request to the court to officially register a child custody or visitation order that was made in a different state. You must attach the original custody and/or visitation determination.
Do I have to tell the court about everyone involved?
The form has a section to list the name and address of any other people who were awarded custody or visitation in the attached order.
Is there a fee mentioned?
The provided text does not mention any filing fees.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026.

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