Berrien County, MI · Berrien County

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Minor Guardian/Conservator Records Check Release

Proposed guardians and conservators complete this Berrien County Probate Court release to authorize records checks during an investigation involving a minor.

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Issued by
City of Berrien County · Berrien County, Berrien County, Michigan
Notarization
Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source
berriencounty.org
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What this form is

Berrien County Probate Court uses this release when completing guardian or conservator investigations. Proposed guardians and conservators provide identifying information for themselves and other household members, authorize specified records checks, and attach photo identification. The form also includes fields for a due date, signature, address, and comments.

Who needs it

Proposed guardians or conservators asked to provide information for a Berrien County Probate Court investigation involving a minor need this release.

How to submit it

Submit it to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.

About notarization

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

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Release

    Download the Minor Guardian/Conservator Records Check Release.

  2. 2

    Complete the Form

    Print clearly and fill in the requested information for proposed guardians or conservators and household members.

  3. 3

    Attach Identification

    Attach photo identification, such as a copy of your driver’s license.

  4. 4

    Sign and Date

    Sign and date the release and provide the requested address and any comments.

  5. 5

    Submit to the County

    Submit the completed release to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Who completes the Minor Guardian/Conservator Records Check Release?
Proposed guardians or conservators complete the release and provide information about themselves and other children and adults living in the household.
What should I attach to the release?
The form asks you to attach photo identification, such as a copy of your driver’s license.
Do I need a notary for the Minor Guardian/Conservator Records Check Release?
No. The document is signed and dated without a notary. It asks you to attach photo identification.
How do I submit the Minor Guardian/Conservator Records Check Release?
The form does not give submission instructions for the signer. Submit it to the county department named on the form and check the county website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

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