Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act Declaration

This form is a declaration used to provide information to the court about a child's custody and jurisdiction. It asks for details about the child's current and past addresses, and any other court cases involving the child.

The court describes it as: To meet the jurisdictional requirements of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act. Available in Spanish.

Official instructions

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

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Common questions

Who fills out this form?

The form asks the person filling it to declare information about the child's custody and location.

Does this form require a fee?

The provided text does not mention any filing fees for this form.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect September 12, 2024.

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