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Forms Packet: Filing an Order for Protection

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Use Minnesota Guide & File to create the forms you need to Ask for a MN Restraining Order - either an Order for Protection or Harassment Restraining Order. You can file the forms electronically (eFile) through Guide & File, or print your completed forms. For more information, visit our Guide & File Help Topic.

Form Number
Form Name
District
Download
OFP101
Instructions - Applying for an Order for Protection
Statewide
 PDF 
OFP101
Hmong - Instructions - Applying for an Order for Protection
Cov Lus Qhia Thov Tsab Ntawv Tiv Thaiv
Statewide
 PDF 
OFP101
Karen - Instructions - Applying for an Order for Protection
Instructions - Applying for an Order for Protection (Karen)
Statewide
 PDF 
OFP101
Somali - Instructions - Applying for an Order for Protection
Tilmaamaha Dalabka Ammarka Badbaadinta
Statewide
 PDF 
OFP101
Spanish - Instructions - Applying for an Order for Protection
Instrucciones para solicitar una orden de protección
Statewide
 PDF 
OFP102
Petition for Order of Protection
Statewide
DOCXPDFFillable Smart Form
OFP102
Hmong - Petition for Order of Protection
Tsab Ntawv Thov Kev Yuam Tiv Thaiv (OFP)
Statewide
DOCXPDF 
OFP102
Karen - Petition for Order of Protection
Statewide
 PDF 
OFP102
Somali - Petition for Order of Protection
Dacwada Amarka Difaacidda ah (OFP)
Statewide
DOCXPDF 
OFP102
Spanish - Petition for Order of Protection
Petición de orden de protección (OFP)
Statewide
DOCXPDF 
OFP102-BAC
Petitioner's Biological or Adopted Children
Statewide
DOCXPDFFillable Smart Form
OFP102-OMC
Other Minor Children Who Live with Petitioner
Statewide
DOCXPDFFillable Smart Form
OFP102-PP
Person Who Needs Protection
Statewide
DOCXPDFFillable Smart Form
OFP103
Notice to Petitioner Regarding Information Provided in Petition
Statewide
 PDF 
OFP103
Hmong - Notice to Petitioner Regarding Information Provided in Petition
Ntawv Faj rau Neeg Foob Txog Xov Xwm Muaj Nyob Hauv Tsab Ntawv Thov thiab Tsab Ntawv Pov Thawj
Statewide
 PDF 
OFP103
Karen - Notice to Petitioner Regarding Information Provided in Petition
Statewide
 PDF 
OFP103
Somali - Notice to Petitioner Regarding Information Provided in Petition
Ogeysiiska la Siiyo Codsadaha Kuna Saabsan Macluumaadka Lagu Bixiyay Cosdsiga iyo Warqadda Dhaarta (Affidavit)
Statewide
 PDF 
OFP103
Spanish - Notice to Petitioner Regarding Information Provided in Petition
Notificación para el peticionario en relación con la información proporcionada en la Petición y Declaración Jurada
Statewide
 PDF 
OFP105
Law Enforcement Information Sheet
Statewide
DOCPDFFillable Smart Form
OFP106
Important Notice to Petitioner
Statewide
 PDF 
OFP106
Hmong - Important Notice to Petitioner
TSEEM CEEB CEEB TOOM RAU TUS NEEG FOOB
Statewide
 PDF 
OFP106
Karen - Important Notice to Petitioner
Statewide
 PDF 
OFP106
Somali - Important Notice to Petitioner
MUHIIM OGEYSIISKA CODSADAHA
Statewide
 PDF 
OFP106
Spanish - Important Notice to Petitioner
IMPORTANTE ATENCIÓN PETICIONARIO
Statewide
 PDF 
OFP107-P
Petitioner's Request to Keep Address/Phone Confidential
Statewide
DOCXPDFFillable Smart Form
OFP107-P
Hmong - Petitioner's Request to Keep Address/Phone Confidential
Thov Ceev Zoo Chaw Nyob/Xov Tooj
Statewide
DOCPDF 
OFP107-P
Karen - Petitioner's Request to Keep Address/Phone Confidential
Statewide
 PDF 
OFP107-P
Somali - Petitioner's Request to Keep Address/Phone Confidential
Codsiga Cinwaanka/Telefoonka Qarsoodiga
Statewide
DOCPDF 
OFP107-P
Spanish - Petitioner's Request to Keep Address/Phone Confidential
Solicitud de número de teléfono/ dirección confidencial
Statewide
DOCPDF