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FL UCCJEA 801Mandatory

Request to Register Out-of-State Custody Order

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective May 1, 2016

This form is used to ask the court to officially record an out-of-state custody order. It asks the court to register the order and confirm that the order is still valid.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when a parent or person acting as a parent who has custody or visitation with the children needs to register an existing custody order that was issued by a court in another state.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The person requesting the registration fills out this form. This person must be a parent or someone acting as a parent who has custody or visitation with the children under the order being registered.
What documents must I attach?
You must attach two copies of the out-of-state custody order that is currently in effect (one copy must be certified). You must also attach a Notice of Registration of Out-of-State Custody Order (form FL UCCJEA 802).
Does the court notify other people?
The form asks the court to notify the other parties about this registration as required by RCW 26.27.441.

Revision history

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

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