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GF-126B

Certificate of Appearance (Subpoena)

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective November 16, 2023

This form is used to officially ask a person to appear at a court hearing to give testimony. It can also be used to require that the person bring specific documents to the court.

The court describes it as: To provide a means by which a party to an action can cause a person to appear in a court proceeding and be able to give testimony. Also provides means to require that person bring specified documents to court.

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Where this fits in a case

Discovery

Stage: Discovery

This form is used when a party wants to make sure someone appears at a court hearing and gives testimony, or when documents need to be brought to the 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 a Certificate of Appearance (Subpoena) that allows a party to ask someone to appear at a court hearing to give testimony.
Who fills out this form?
The form has sections for the witness information and sections to be completed by the court.
Does this form require a fee?
The form includes a space for an 'Amount Due' but does not state if a fee is required.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect November 16, 2023.

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