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Declaration to Seal Identifying Information in a Child Custody Proceeding

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective March 5, 2026

This form is used in a child custody case to ask the court to keep certain identifying information private by sealing it. It asks the person filing to state that they or a minor child would be in danger if the information was public.

The court describes it as: For a party in a child custody proceeding to ask the court to seal the identifying information of a child or party in the case if they are in imminent danger.

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used by a party involved in a child custody case when they believe that sharing certain identifying information on court papers would put their health, safety, or freedom at risk.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who should file this form?
A party involved in a child custody proceeding files this form to ask the court to seal information.
Do I need a Notary Public?
No, you do not have to take this document to a Notary Public if you provide an unsworn declaration.
What does this form cover?
It applies only in child custody proceedings and deals with sealing identifying information that might endanger a party or a minor child.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect March 5, 2026.

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