Oakland County, MI · Oakland County
Appearance
Attorneys or guardians ad litem use this form to notify the court and case participants that they appear on behalf of a party.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Oakland County · Oakland County, Oakland County, Michigan
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- courts.michigan.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
This form notifies the court, attorneys of record, and unrepresented parties that an attorney or guardian ad litem appears on behalf of a party in a case. It requests copies of papers filed in the case and asks for the represented party’s name, the representative’s contact details, appointment or retention status, and any other interests represented.
Who needs it
An attorney or guardian ad litem appearing on behalf of a party in a court case uses this form.
How to submit it
File it with the clerk of the court or register; the form says additional copies go to all attorneys of record and unrepresented parties.
About notarization
This appearance is signed and dated without a notary; the form identifies no notarized attachment or sworn step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Appearance form PDF.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the case details, party represented, representative’s information, and whether the representation is appointed or retained.
- 3
Sign and Date
Sign and date the form. It does not identify a notarized attachment or sworn step.
- 4
Submit to the Court
File the form with the clerk of the court or register and provide additional copies to attorneys of record and unrepresented parties.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Appearance form for?
- An attorney or guardian ad litem uses it to notify the court, attorneys of record, and unrepresented parties that they appear for a party and request copies of papers filed in the case.
- Who completes the Appearance form?
- The form is for an attorney or guardian ad litem appearing on behalf of a party. It asks for the representative’s name, contact information, and whether the representation is appointed or retained.
- Do I need a notary for the Appearance form?
- No. This form is signed and dated without a notary, and it identifies no notarized attachment or sworn step.
- How do I submit the Appearance form?
- File it with the clerk of the court or register. The form directs that additional copies be provided to all attorneys of record and unrepresented parties.