Washington State Certified Professional Guardian

Before starting an application, please watch the video and/or read the information located at the link below. It has very important information about the certification process that should be considered before starting an application.

Important Information about Applying to Become a Certified Professional Guardian and Conservator

Individual Guardian Application

To qualify for certification as a professional guardian, an individual applicant must: be at least 21 years of age; be of sound mind; have no convictions of a crime, or court or administrative proceeding findings, relevant to the functions the individual would assume as a guardian or conservator; and possess a high school degree or GED equivalent and at least five full years' experience working in a discipline pertinent to the provision of guardianship and conservatorship services, or an associate's degree from an accredited institution and at least four full years' experience working in a discipline pertinent to the provision of guardianship and conservatorship services, or possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution and at least two full years' experience working in a discipline pertinent to the provision of guardianship and conservatorship services, or possess a masters, J.D., Ph.D., or equivalent advanced degree from an accredited institution and at least one years' experience working in a discipline pertinent to the provision of guardianship and conservatorship services. The experience must include decision-making or the use of independent judgment on behalf of others in the area of legal, financial, social services or healthcare or other disciplines pertinent to the provision of guardianship and conservatorship services. Applicants are also required to demonstrate financial responsibility based on a FICO credit score and a credit report. FICO scores of 700 or higher meet the financial responsibility requirement; scores below 650 do not meet the requirement and the application will be denied; scores between 650 and 699 require a review of the credit report and applicant's credit explanation to determine if the requirement is met.

Warranties for Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)
  • By accepting the terms of this Agreement you warrant that you are at least twenty-one (21) years of age and possess the legal authority to enter into this Agreement. You are also acknowledging responsibility for payment for services as an individual or as the legal representative of your company.
Alterations and Amendments
  • AOC in its sole discretion may modify the terms and conditions of this Agreement, as well as discontinue or change the service, upon notice by AOC published through the web site or sent to you by electronic mail. It is your responsibility to periodically review the web site, including the Agreement, to be aware of such revisions. If you do not agree with any revision to the Agreement, or in the service, you may terminate this Agreement by discontinuing to use the service and by sending notice of such choice by electronic mail to guardianshipprogram@courts.wa.gov
Effective Date
  • This Agreement shall be effective on the date AOC accepts your application and receives payment of the initial application fee.
Fees
  • You agree to pay the fees as set forth on the Fee Schedule at the published rates in effect when the charges were incurred. Fees are subject to change without notice.
Payments
  • You acknowledge that your access to services may be terminated for non-payment of fees and that you will be subject to all current installation charges for reinstatement pursuant to this Agreement.
  • You agree to make all payments for services payable to the AOC by check, cash, or money order, or credit card when payment by credit card is available. All amounts are in U.S. dollars and are to be drawn on a U.S. bank. The remittance address for payments is shown on the invoice. To ensure payment is properly credited to your account, you should include the invoice number, your email and full name with the payment.
Disclaimer of Warranties
  • The AOC provides no warranties, express or implied, including without limitation, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to any computer programs or any information or data provided under this Agreement.
Miscellaneous
  • AOC shall not be responsible for providing support or assistance of any nature to you or to any third party acting on your behalf.
  • You are responsible for protecting the security of your user IDs and passwords. You are responsible for the payment of any fees incurred under your user IDs.
General Terms and Conditions
  • Conflict of Authority: If any provision of this Agreement shall be deemed in conflict with any statute or rule of law, such provision shall be deemed modified to conform to said statute or rule of law.
  • Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed in all respects by the laws and statutes of the State of Washington. The jurisdiction for any action hereunder shall be the Superior Court for the State of Washington. The venue of any action hereunder shall be in the Superior Court for Thurston County, Washington.
  • Records Maintenance: You agree to retain all books, records, documents, and other materials relevant to this Agreement, including records of all recipients of information obtained from you, for six years after termination of this Agreement and make them available at all reasonable times to inspection, review, or audit by personnel authorized by the AOC, the Office of the State Auditor, federal officials and other officials so authorized by law.
  • Severability: If any term, condition, or application of this Agreement is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect any other terms, conditions, or applications of this Agreement which can be given effect without the invalid term, condition, or application; to this end the terms and conditions of this Agreement are declared severable.
  • Waiver/Modification: Any failure of AOC to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any rights under such provision or any other provisions under this Agreement.
Entire Agreement: This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement between you and AOC regarding service and supersedes all previous discussions and agreements. Understanding, representations, or warranties not contained in this Agreement shall not be binding on either party.
Step 1:Applicant Agreement
Step 2:Profile Information
Step 3:County Selection
Step 4:Training & Education
Step 5:Employment Experience
Step 6:Licenses & Certifications
Step 7:History Information
Step 8:Declaration
Step 9:Review & Summary
Step 10:Authorization, Release & Payment

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