Formulaire

Application for judicial authorization to represent the spouse - Application to the guardianship judge

Cerfa 15734*03

  • Spouse wishing to represent and act on behalf of the spouse if the latter is not more able to manage your assets or that he has missing
  • Service free
  • 5 steps if the request is made with the form, 12 steps if the request is made on free paper
  • Language French
  • At any time if the spouse is unable to express his or her will in full knowledge or has disappeared

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Request made with the form

  1. Print the form
  2. Fill the form
  3. Date and sign the form
  4. Attach the documents supporting documents
  5. Send or Drop the file to the guardianship judge of the judicial or local court on which depends the place where the spouse remains unable to manifest his will

Request made on free paper

  1. Indicate your identity complete
  2. Indicate theidentity of your spouse to be represented
  3. Specify the composition of the entourage of your spouse (family, close friends) and the relationship with them
  4. Indicate whether your spouse can travel and be heard by the judge
  5. Specify if your spouse is placed under a judicial protection measure or a future protection warrant. In these cases, indicate the file number and who is responsible for this measure
  6. Clearly state the patterns of your request
  7. Indicate all useful elements on the situation of your spouse (composition and value of assets, credit, over-indebtedness...)
  8. Specify the extent of judicial authorization (a single act to pass, management or modification of the assets (purchase or sale of a property)
  9. Attach the notice of your spouse on this judicial authorization if he has the capacity
  10. Date and sign your request
  11. Attach the documents supporting documents
  12. Send or Drop the file to the guardianship judge of the judicial or local court on which depends the place where the spouse remains unable to manifest his will

  • Full copy of your spouse's birth certificate less than 3 months old
  • Copy double-sided (2 sides) of a proof of your spouse's identity
  • Copy double-sided (2 sides) of your proof of identity
  • Copy of family record book of your spouse
  • Medical certificates, attestations—that prove that your spouse's health prevents him or her from giving consent
  • Medical certificate certifying that your spouse is unable to travel to speak with the judge

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Et après ?

The judge interview the spouses and any other person he deems necessary to hear (adult child, parent, brother or sister...).

The judge shall not hear the spouse to be represented if it is stated in the medical certificate that his hearing is impossible or not advisable.

The hearing may take place in the court, place of residence or in the host institution of the spouse to be represented.

The judge may, at his or her request or that of the spouse applying for judicial authorization, order any measure of instruction.

The decision is notified spouses and third parties whose interests may be affected by the decision (creditor, etc.) by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt. Sometimes, the spouse is not notified if this information is likely to harm his or her health.

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Verified 22 April 2026 - Public Service / Directorate of Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)