Do I need a notary for the Adult Guardianship/Conservator Records Check Release?

No. The release has a signature and date line, not a notary block. Attach photo identification, such as a copy of your driver’s license.

What information does the release ask for?

It asks for information about proposed guardians or conservators and other children and adults living in the household, including names, birth dates, and identification details.

What should I attach to the release?

Attach photo identification. The form gives a copy of your driver’s license as an example.

Berrien County, MI · Berrien County

No notary required

Adult Guardianship/Conservator Records Check Release

Proposed adult guardians and conservators complete this release to provide information for the Berrien County Probate Court’s records checks.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Berrien County · Berrien County, Berrien County, Michigan
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: berriencounty.org
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

The release authorizes the Berrien County Probate Court to request information from human services agencies and conduct criminal, driving history, and prior bankruptcy checks. Proposed guardians and conservators provide personal information, information about other children and adults living in the household, and a signature. The form also asks for a copy of photo identification, such as a driver’s license.

Who needs it

Proposed adult guardians and conservators provide this information for the investigations routinely completed by the Berrien County Probate Court.

How to submit it

The form does not list a submission address or method. Submit it to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.

About notarization

This release is signed and dated without a notary; attach photo identification, such as a copy of your driver’s license.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Release
Download the Adult Guardianship/Conservator Records Check Release.
2
Complete the Form
Print clearly and provide the requested information about proposed guardians or conservators and household members.
3
Gather Photo Identification
Attach photo identification, such as a copy of your driver’s license.
4
Sign and Submit
Sign and date the release, then submit it to the county department named on the form. Check the county website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Adult Guardianship/Conservator Records Check Release?: No. The release has a signature and date line, not a notary block. Attach photo identification, such as a copy of your driver’s license.
How do I submit the records check release?: The form does not give a submission address or method. Submit it to the county department named on the form and check the county website for current contact details.
What information does the release ask for?: It asks for information about proposed guardians or conservators and other children and adults living in the household, including names, birth dates, and identification details.
What should I attach to the release?: Attach photo identification. The form gives a copy of your driver’s license as an example.

Need something notarized?

This Adult Guardianship/Conservator Records Check Release doesn’t need a notary, but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.