About Consent by Parent/Indian Custodian to Guardianship of Indian Child
Documents a parent or Indian custodian's voluntary consent to place their child under guardianship with a named guardian.
When you'd use it: File when a parent or Indian custodian voluntarily consents to guardianship of an Indian child and wishes to suspend parental rights in favor of a proposed guardian.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Consent by Parent/Indian Custodian to Guardianship of Indian Child is published as a PDF by the Michigan 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.michigan.gov
Link last checked: May 31, 2026
How to file Consent by Parent/Indian Custodian to Guardianship of Indian Child in Michigan
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Consent by Parent/Indian Custodian to Guardianship of Indian Child (PC 686) when file when a parent or Indian custodian voluntarily consents to guardianship of an Indian child and wishes to suspend parental rights in favor of a proposed guardian. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Michigan 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 Consent by Parent/Indian Custodian to Guardianship of Indian Child 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 Consent by Parent/Indian Custodian to Guardianship of Indian Child to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Michigan county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).