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PR-1817

Declaration of Service (Probate)

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective September 12, 2024

This form is used to show the court that certain documents were sent to specific people. It requires the person filing it to state when and how the documents were provided.

The court describes it as: To provide evidence that documents were sent to the persons whose names and addresses are shown.

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used in probate cases to prove that required documents were sent to the correct people.

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 Declaration of Service used to show the court that you sent copies of documents to certain people.
Who fills out this form?
The form is completed by the person who is providing the service of the documents.
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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