Maryland Guardianship Forms: Complete List for Minor Guardianship Petitions

Which Forms Do You Need for Minor Guardianship in Maryland?

Filing for guardianship of a minor in Maryland means working with the CC-GN series of Judiciary forms. The specific forms depend on whether you are seeking guardianship of the person (daily care and decisions), guardianship of the property (managing the child's assets), or both. Every form is free to download from the Maryland Judiciary website at mdcourts.gov.

Here is the complete inventory for a minor guardianship case.

Core Filing Forms

CC-GN-001 — Petition for Guardianship of Minor is the primary filing document. It initiates a guardianship of the person, guardianship of the property, or both. The petition identifies the child, the proposed guardian, and the reasons the appointment is needed. You must attach a certified copy of the child's birth certificate. The current revision is dated October 2025.

CC-GN-007 — Parent's Consent to Guardianship of Minor is used when a parent voluntarily agrees to the guardianship. The parent signs under affirmation of perjury — no notarization or witness is required. Having a signed CC-GN-007 simplifies the hearing significantly and may allow the court to proceed on an uncontested basis.

CC-GN-023 — Consent to Serve as Guardian is required only when the petitioner is asking the court to appoint someone other than themselves as guardian. If you are petitioning for your own appointment, skip this form.

Service and Notice Forms

CC-GN-010 — Affidavit of Attempts to Contact, Locate, and Identify Interested Persons documents your search efforts when a parent cannot be found. You must describe what you did — checked last known addresses, searched public records, contacted family members, sent certified mail — before the court will authorize alternative service methods like courthouse posting or newspaper publication. The current revision is October 2026.

CC-GN-003 — Answer to Petition for Guardianship of Minor is filed by a parent or other interested person who wants to respond to your petition. You do not file this yourself, but you should know it exists because the response deadline determines your case timeline.

Post-Appointment Forms

CC-GN-014 — Annual Report of Guardian of Person of Minor is the mandatory yearly report every guardian of the person must file within 60 days of the appointment anniversary. It covers the child's living arrangement, physical and mental health, educational progress, and any changes in circumstances. Missing this deadline can trigger court action.

CC-GN-011 — Inventory and Information Report is required for guardians of the property within 60 days of appointment. It lists every asset the child owns — bank accounts, inheritance, litigation proceeds, insurance payouts.

CC-GN-012 — Annual Fiduciary Report is the financial accounting that property guardians file each year, accompanied by bank statements and a filing fee based on the estate's value.

CC-GN-025 — Petition for Administrative Commissions allows property guardians to request compensation for their management work.

CC-GN-032 — Motion for Appropriate Relief is used to request court permission for major expenditures from the child's estate.

Standby Guardianship Forms

CC-GN-041 — Parental Designation for Standby Guardian lets a parent designate a future guardian who steps in upon a triggering event like incapacity, debilitation, or adverse immigration action. Two adult witnesses (who are not the designated guardian) must sign.

CC-GN-042 — Petition by Standby Guardian is filed within 180 days of the triggering event to get the court to confirm the standby appointment permanently. Missing this window means the standby authority lapses.

Fee Waiver Form

CC-DC-089 — Request for Waiver of Prepaid Costs waives the filing fee and Sheriff service fee for low-income petitioners. File it at the same time as your CC-GN-001 petition. A granted waiver covers upfront costs but does not automatically cover final court costs, court-appointed attorney fees, or home study expenses.

Common Mistakes with Maryland Guardianship Forms

The most frequent error is filing CC-GN-002 instead of CC-GN-001. CC-GN-002 is the petition for guardianship of an alleged disabled person — an adult proceeding — and will be rejected if filed for a minor.

Another common issue: using outdated form versions from third-party template sites. National form vendors frequently host 2018 or 2021 revisions that lack current statutory requirements. Always download directly from mdcourts.gov.

For a step-by-step walkthrough of when to use each form, how to fill them out, and what happens after you file, the Maryland Guardianship and Custody Guide covers every stage of the process from petition to post-order compliance.

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