NORTH CAROLINA ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS — SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS

SP-902 — Letters of Guardianship

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01 PETITIONER'S ATTORNEY
02 CASE INFORMATION
03 GUARDIAN INFORMATION
Copy from the Order for Limited Guardianship (SP-206) for limited guardianships.
04 APPOINTMENT DETAILS
05 CLERK'S SIGNATURE BLOCK
Official Letters will bear the actual Clerk's seal when issued by the court.
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LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP — KEY RULES

  • Letters of Guardianship are the official credential proving the guardian's legal authority
  • Present to hospitals, banks, schools, and government agencies
  • Keep multiple certified copies — each institution typically requires one
  • Letters expire annually unless renewed by filing annual reports on time
  • If guardian dies or resigns, a new petition is required
  • A successor guardian can be named in the original order

STATUTORY REFERENCE

G.S. 35A-1210Letters of Guardianship
G.S. 35A-1215Limited guardianship
G.S. 35A-1241Powers of guardian (person)
G.S. 35A-1253Powers of guardian (estate)
AOC-SP-902Letters of Guardianship

HOW TO USE THESE LETTERS

  • Request certified copies from the Clerk's office
  • Present to hospitals, physicians, pharmacies
  • Present to banks, financial institutions, Social Security
  • Present to schools, housing providers, government agencies
  • File copy with DMV if guardian controls driving decisions

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