Part I: No. 17  Election by Minors of a Guardian

What this form is for

• • When a minor wants to elect a new guardian after a previous guardian has resigned.
• • When the court has ordered the minor to choose a guardian.
• • If the minor is over 12 and can sign independently.
• • For private family arrangements that still require court approval.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no fixed statutory deadline, but the form should be filed before the next scheduled guardianship hearing to avoid postponement.

Before you submit

• • Minor’s full name and date of birth entered correctly.
• • Guardian’s full name, address, and contact number provided.
• • Minor’s signature present (or parent/guardian witness if required).
• • All required supporting letters attached.
• • Form signed and dated by the minor.
• • Correct court registry address used.
• • Copy of the form retained for personal records.
• • Postage or delivery method confirmed.

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the latest Part I No. 17 form.
2. 2Complete all required fields in clear block letters.
3. 3Gather supporting consent letters or documents.
4. 4Have the minor sign the form (or obtain witness signature).
5. 5Make a photocopy for your records.
6. 6Deliver the original to the appropriate court registry.
7. 7Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the court.

Known limitations

• • Form is only for minors electing a guardian, not for adults.
• • Does not cover emergency guardian appointments.
• • No online submission option currently available.
• • Only accepted by the court handling the specific case.