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Petition to Enforce Out-of-State Custody Order

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective May 1, 2016

This form is used to ask the court to make an out-of-state custody order official and enforceable in Washington state. It asks the court to take action regarding the custody order that was issued by a court in another state.

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Where this fits in a case

After judgment

Stage: After judgment

This form is used when a person needs to enforce a custody order that was originally issued by a court in a different state.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is a Petition to Enforce Out-of-State Custody Order, which asks the court to make an existing custody order from another state official and enforceable in Washington state.
Do I need to attach anything?
The form asks the filer to attach a certified copy of the out-of-state custody order. It also mentions filing a Confidential Information form separately.
Does this form require a lawyer?
The form has sections for both a person filing the petition and a lawyer who may be involved in the case.

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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