About Confidential Court Investigator's Information and Referral Form
Collects confidential background information about a proposed minor ward and their parents to assist the court investigator in evaluating a guardianship petition.
When you'd use it: Filed by the person requesting appointment of a guardian simultaneously with the guardianship petition in Solano County Superior Court.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Confidential Court Investigator's Information and Referral Form is published as a PDF by the California courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
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Source: solano.courts.ca.gov
Link last checked: May 30, 2026
How to file Confidential Court Investigator's Information and Referral Form in California
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Confidential Court Investigator's Information and Referral Form (Solano County Local Form no. 3490) when filed by the person requesting appointment of a guardian simultaneously with the guardianship petition in Solano County Superior Court. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — California probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Confidential Court Investigator's Information and Referral Form carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Confidential Court Investigator's Information and Referral Form to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the California county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).