Maryland Guardianship Forms
The Forms You Need to File
Maryland guardianship runs through the Circuit Court, and every step has a specific form. Here is the sequence from petition to ongoing compliance.
Filing the Petition
Form CC-GN-002 — Petition for Guardianship of Alleged Disabled Person. This is the master filing. It identifies the proposed ward, their living situation, the type of guardianship you are seeking (person, property, or both), and the names of all interested persons who must receive notice. File it in the Circuit Court of the county where your parent resides or is currently hospitalized. The filing fee is $165 without an attorney or $185 with one.
Proving Incapacity
Form CC-GN-019 — Physician's Certificate. You need two clinical certificates attached to your petition. At least one evaluation must occur within 21 days before the filing date — miss this window and the court may dismiss your petition or delay the hearing until you submit a current evaluation.
The October 2026 form consolidation changes who can sign these certificates. Starting October 1, 2026, the Maryland Judiciary retires the standalone Psychologist's Certificate (CC-GN-020) and the LCSW-C Certificate (CC-GN-021). All clinical capacity assessments now route through the revised CC-GN-019. Under the Physician Assistant Parity Act of 2026, PAs and nurse practitioners are fully authorized to complete these evaluations alongside physicians.
Service and Notice
- Form CC-GN-015 / CC-GN-016 — Advice of Rights: Served personally on the alleged disabled person along with the petition
- Form CC-GN-005 — Notice to Interested Persons (Person): Mailed via certified mail to all interested parties for guardianship of the person
- Form CC-GN-006 — Notice to Interested Persons (Property): Same, for guardianship of the property
- Form CC-GN-004 — Answer: Filed by any interested person who objects to the guardianship or the proposed guardian
After Appointment
- Form CC-GN-031 — Certificate of Completion: Proof that you completed the mandatory Guardian Orientation and Training Program
- Form CC-GN-024 — Proof of Restricted Guardianship Account: Documents the court-restricted bank account if the judge agrees to reduce the surety bond amount
- Form CC-GN-011 — Inventory and Information Report: Due within 60 days of appointment. Lists all real estate, bank accounts, investments, vehicles, and personal property owned by the ward
- Form CC-GN-012 — Annual Fiduciary Account: Due within 60 days after each anniversary of the appointment order. Itemizes all income received and expenditures made on behalf of the ward, with attached bank statements, receipts, and canceled checks
- Form CC-GN-013 — Annual Report of Guardian of Disabled Person: Annual report on the ward's physical health, mental status, medical care, and living situation
Filing Fees for Annual Reports
The court charges a sliding fee for annual fiduciary accounts based on the estate's remaining assets:
| Estate Assets at End of Period | Filing Fee |
|---|---|
| $0 to $10,000 | $20 |
| $10,001 to $25,000 | $30 |
| Over $25,000 | $40 |
Some jurisdictions, including Harford County, assess an additional Trust Clerk Review Fee of $10 to $30.
Where to Download the Forms
All forms are available at the Maryland Judiciary's guardianship forms page on courts.state.md.us. For filings on or after October 1, 2026, download the versions reflecting the form consolidation; before that date, use the current versions listed by the Judiciary.
If you cannot afford the filing fee, request a fee waiver using Form CC-DC-089.
The Maryland Power of Attorney and Guardianship Kit includes a medical certification tracker that coordinates the 21-day evaluation timeline and a guardianship filing checklist that maps each form to the step where you need it.
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