About Petition for Guardianship of Minor
To petition the court for appointment of a guardian of a minor child's person, property, or both.
When you'd use it: When seeking guardianship of a minor, including situations where the minor is also disabled, filed in Circuit Court or Orphans' Court.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Petition for Guardianship of Minor is published as a PDF by the Maryland 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: courts.state.md.us
Link last checked: May 30, 2026
How to file Petition for Guardianship of Minor in Maryland
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Petition for Guardianship of Minor (CC-GN-001) when when seeking guardianship of a minor, including situations where the minor is also disabled, filed in Circuit Court or Orphans' Court. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Maryland 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 Petition for Guardianship of Minor 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 Petition for Guardianship of Minor to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Maryland county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).