Skip to content
LitigationForms
JU 03.0210Mandatory

Motion and Declaration to Publish Notice and Summons (MTPUB)

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective February 1, 2026

This form is used to ask the court for permission to publish a notice and summons instead of handing it directly to a person. It requires the person filing to explain why they could not serve the papers in person.

Open the official PDFfrom Washington State Courts

Where this fits in a case

Start a case

Stage: Start a case

This form is used in juvenile court dependency proceedings when the person filing believes they cannot serve the notice and summons to a parent or guardian directly.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is a Motion and Declaration to Publish Notice and Summons. It asks the court to allow notice to be published instead of served directly to someone.
Who fills out this form?
The form requires a signature and declaration from the person filing the motion.
Does this form involve paying money?
The form includes sections where the filer can request that the court find them eligible for payment from the Washington State Office of Civil Legal Aid or the Washington State Office of Public Defense.

Revision history

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

Related forms

  • JU 03.0100

    Dependency Petition (DPP)

    This form is a Dependency Petition used to ask the court to officially declare a child dependent. It asks the court to find the child dependent and request specific orders regarding the child's care and services.

    MandatoryWord
  • JU 03.0200

    Notice and Summons/Order (Dependency/Termination of Parent-Child Relationship) (NTSM)

    This form serves as a notice and summons, informing a person that a court case has been started regarding a child. It explains that the case may be about establishing dependency or permanently ending the parent-child relationship.

    MandatoryWord
  • JU 03.0220

    Order to Publish Notice and Summons (ORPUB)

    This form is used when a court needs to officially order that a notice and summons be published. It asks the court to approve publishing the notice because it is difficult to serve the papers in person.

    MandatoryWord
  • JU 03.0230

    Notice and Summons by Publication (Dependency) (SMPB)

    This form is a Notice and Summons by Publication used in dependency cases. It tells a parent that a petition has been filed and that a hearing is scheduled to determine if the child is dependent.

    MandatoryWord
  • JU 03.0240

    Notice and Summons by Publication (Termination) (SMPB)

    This form is a Notice and Summons by Publication used in juvenile court cases. It tells a parent that a petition to end their parental rights has been filed and that a hearing is scheduled to decide if those rights will be terminated.

    MandatoryWord
  • JU 03.0910

    Petition for Court Validation of Voluntary Consent to Foster Care Placement of an Indian Child

    This form is a request to the court to officially approve a parent's agreement to place an Indian child in foster care. It asks the court to issue an order that allows the parent to sign the necessary consent papers.

    MandatoryFillable PDFWord
  • JU 03.1100

    Notice of Intent to File Dependency Petition - Extended Foster Care (NTIEFC)

    This form is a notice that tells the court the person intends to file a Dependency Petition for Extended Foster Care. It states that the person wants the court to decide if they qualify for extended foster care services and to enter an order of dependency.

    MandatoryWord
  • JU 03.1300

    Dependency Petition - Extended Foster Care (DPP)

    This form is a petition asking the court to declare a young person a dependent so they can receive extended foster care services. It asks the court to schedule a hearing and issue an Order of Dependency – Extended Foster Care.

    MandatoryWord