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Notice of Appearance (for a party without a lawyer)

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective July 1, 2021

This form lets a person who does not have a lawyer tell the court that they are involved in a case. It asks the court to make sure the person gets notices about hearings and copies of filed papers.

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Where this fits in a case

Start a case

Stage: Start a case

This form is used by a person who is not represented by a lawyer in a family law case to officially tell the court they are participating in the case.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
This form is for a person who does not have a lawyer and needs to tell the court they are involved in the case.
What does filing this form do?
It lets the person appear in the case and asks the court to notify them of hearings and give them copies of papers filed.
What if my address changes?
If the address listed on this form changes before the case is over, the person must write a notice to all parties and the court clerk.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2021.

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