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Indian Child Welfare Act Notice (BIAN)

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective August 1, 2023

This form is a notice required by law that tells people involved in a child custody case that the child may be related to or eligible for membership in a Tribe. It collects detailed information about the child, parents, and tribal connections.

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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 when a child custody case is happening and the court needs to notify the child's Tribe, parents, and any Indian custodian about the case, following specific federal and state laws.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who receives this notice?
The notice is given to the parents, the Indian Custodian (if there is one), and the child’s Tribe(s).
What does this form contain?
It asks for detailed information about the child, both parents, and any grandparents or great-grandparents, including tribal information.
Does this form start the case?
No, the form states that a child custody proceeding is already pending in the court.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect August 1, 2023.

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