In 2005, the Arizona Legislature passed a law that permits Minors (persons who are at least 16, but not yet 18) to apply to be emancipated, that is, to be declared legally “an adult” responsible for their own food, housing, and medical care.

The law that permits emancipation imposes numerous requirements to qualify for emancipation and defines the rights and responsibilities of the emancipated minor.

Emancipation Forms:

• Information on Emancipation in Arizona
• Requesting a Court Order for Emancipation of a Minor (Table of Forms)
• Requesting a Court Order for Emancipation of a Minor (Checklist)
• How To Request a Court Order for Emancipation of a Minor
• Juvenile Emancipation Information Sheet
• Motion To Seal Court Records for Reasons of Confidentiality
• Order Regarding Motion to Seal Court Record for Reasons of Confidentiality
• Instructions: How to Fill Out the Petition for Emancipation of a Minor
• Petition For Emancipation of a Minor
• Consent To Emancipation of a Minor
• Preparing For the Court Hearing for Emancipation of a Minor
• Order Re: Emancipation of A Minor
• Serving the Petition on Parties Involved in the Matter (Table of Forms)
• Instructions: Service of Petition and Proof of Service Filing 
• Proof of Service
• Affidavit of Service

Emancipation Objection:

• Objection to a Court Petition about Emancipation of a Minor (Table of Forms)
• Objection to a Court Petition about Emancipation of a Minor (Checklist)
• How to Object to a Court Petition about Emancipation of a Minor
• Objection to Petition for Emancipation of a Minor

Emancipation Frequently Asked Questions:

Can a juvenile be emancipated?

Yes, forms can be picked up at the Clerk's Office or Downloaded above.

How much is the filing fee?

Click here to view fees.