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Forms Packet: Filing an Order for Protection

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*NEW!* 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

DOCPDF

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

DOCPDF

OFP101

Spanish - Instructions - Applying for an Order for Protection
Instrucciones para solicitar una orden de protección

Statewide

DOCPDF

OFP102

Petitioner's Affidavit and Petition for Order of Protection

Statewide

DOCPDFFillable Smart Form

OFP102

Hmong - Petitioner's Affidavit and Petition for Order of Protection
Neeg Foob Tsab Ntawv Pov Thawj thiab Lus Thov Tsab Ntawv Tiv Thaiv

Statewide

DOCPDF

OFP102

Karen - Petitioner's Affidavit and Petition for Order of Protection

Statewide

PDF

OFP102

Somali - Petitioner's Affidavit and Petition for Order of Protection
Warqadda Dhaarta Codsadaha iyo Ammarka Badbaadinta

Statewide

DOCPDF

OFP102

Spanish - Petitioner's Affidavit and Petition for Order of Protection
Petición y declaración jurada del peticionario Orden de protección

Statewide

DOCPDF

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

DOCPDF

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

DOCPDF

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

DOCPDF

OFP105

Law Enforcement Information Sheet

Statewide

DOCPDFFillable Smart Form

OFP106

Important Notice to Petitioner

Statewide

PDF

OFP107

Confidential Address/Phone Request