Registration of Out-of-State Guardianship (Minor and Adult Guardianship)
Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective May 30, 2024
This form is used to officially record a guardianship that was established in a state other than Wisconsin. It asks the filer to declare that they are the appointed guardian and that they have attached necessary official documents.
The court describes it as: To register an out-of-state guardianship.
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This form is used when a guardian who was appointed in another state needs to register that guardianship in a Wisconsin court.
Either party may file.
Official instructions
How-to guides published by the court for this form.
Common questions
- What is this form for?
- This form is for registering a guardianship that was appointed in a state other than Wisconsin.
- What documents must I attach?
- The form requires attaching a certified copy of the appointing Order and a certified copy of the Letters issued to the guardian. If the guardian is also managing the estate, a bond copy is also needed.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect May 30, 2024.
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