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Proof of Mailing (Indian Child Welfare Act)

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective January 1, 2021

This form is used to prove that certain legal papers were mailed out correctly according to the Indian Child Welfare Act. It asks the person filing it to state that they personally mailed copies of specific documents to certain people and groups.

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Where this fits in a case

General & info

Information / general use — not tied to one step of a case

This form is used in a guardianship case when someone needs to prove they sent required notices to tribes, parents, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and other listed parties.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form requires the person filling it out to declare that they are 18 or older and that they personally mailed the documents. Great care must be taken to fill out all the required mailing details. Great care must be taken to fill out all the required mailing details.
What documents must be mailed?
The form asks the filer to list which documents were mailed, such as the Guardianship Petition and the Indian Child Welfare Act Notice. It also allows for listing other documents. Great care must be taken to fill out all the required mailing details.

Revision history

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

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