Free Probate - Background Check - California

INSTRUCTIONS FOR BACKGROUND CHECK FORM
The Background Check Form is attached. A Child Protective Services (CPS) and criminal background check are required in all proposed guardianship cases. The Background Check Form must be completed before the hearing date for the proposed guardianship. The proposed guardianship will not be heard by the Judge until this requirement is met. You must complete the Background Check form for: Yourself as the proposed guardian All adults who live in the home (18 years old or older) Other adults who have ongoing contact with the minor When you have completed the Background Check Form, attach copies of the following forms that you have already filed: Petition for Appointment of Guardian (GC210(P)/GC-210(CA)) Confidential Guardian Screening Form (GC-212) Declaration of Proposed Guardian (PGF-1) Notice of Hearing (GC-020 and GC-020P) Mail the Background Check Form and the attached copies of filed forms to the Department of Human Services at the address shown in #9 of the Background Check Form. You do not need to file the Background Check Form with the Court.

BACKGROUND CHECK FORM
For Guardianship Cases at the San Francisco Superior Court
The person who wants to be the Guardian must answer these questions:

Your Name: __________________________________ Hearing Date: ___/___/___ Your Address: ________________________________________________________ Your Birth Date: ___/___/___ Social Security #: __________________________ Driver's License #: _____________________ Phone #: (____) _______________ Guardianship of: ______________________________ Case No. ______________ Will any other adult (18 years or older) live in the same home as the proposed Guardian or spend a lot of time with the child? Yes No

If "Yes," fill out the information below for each adult. If more than 3 other adults, attach another sheet with their information.

Other Adult #1 Name: _______________________________________ Date of Birth: ___/___/___ Social Security #: ________________________ Driver's License #: ___________________ Other Adult #2 Name: _______________________________________ Date of Birth: ___/___/___ Social Security #: ________________________ Driver's License #: ___________________ Other Adult #3 Name: _______________________________________ Date of Birth: ___/___/___ Social Security #: ________________________ Driver's License #: ___________________

Proposed Guardian signs and dates here: ________________________________________________ Dated: ___/___/___ Ask a server to mail your forms to: San Francisco Department of Human Services Legal Guardianship Unit, K154 P.O. Box 7988 San Francisco, CA 94120-7998 After mailing, the server must fill out the Proof of Service by Mail on the back of the Notice of Hearing form and give it back to you.

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