# RCW 26.26A.070: RCW 26.26A.070: Mandatory use of approved forms and format rules

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C26A_S070

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 26.26A.070
- **Heading:** RCW 26.26A.070: Mandatory use of approved forms and format rules
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 26 / Chapter 26A / Section 070

## Text

(1) Effective January 1, 2020, a party shall not file any pleading with the clerk of the court in an action commenced under this chapter unless on forms approved by the administrator for the courts. (2) The administrative office of the courts shall develop and approve standard court forms and format rules for mandatory use by litigants in all actions commenced under this chapter effective January 1, 2020. The administrative office of the courts has continuing responsibility to develop and revise mandatory forms and format rules as appropriate.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 26.26A.005 RCW 26.26A.005: Short title—2018 c 6.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C26A_S005.md)
- [RCW 26.26A.010 RCW 26.26A.010: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C26A_S010.md)
- [RCW 26.26A.020 RCW 26.26A.020: Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C26A_S020.md)
- [RCW 26.26A.030 RCW 26.26A.030: Authorized courts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C26A_S030.md)
- [RCW 26.26A.040 RCW 26.26A.040: Choice of law.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C26A_S040.md)
- [RCW 26.26A.050 RCW 26.26A.050: Data privacy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C26A_S050.md)
- [RCW 26.26A.060 RCW 26.26A.060: Provisions applicable to father-child relationship also applicable to mother-child relationship and vice versa.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C26A_S060.md)
- [RCW 26.26A.070 RCW 26.26A.070: Mandatory use of approved forms and format rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C26A_S070.md)
- [RCW 26.26A.100 RCW 26.26A.100: Establishment of parent-child relationship.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C26A_S100.md)
- [RCW 26.26A.105 RCW 26.26A.105: No discrimination based on marital status of parent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C26A_S105.md)
- [RCW 26.26A.110 RCW 26.26A.110: Consequences of establishing parentage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C26A_S110.md)
- [RCW 26.26A.115 RCW 26.26A.115: Presumption of parentage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C26A_S115.md)
- [RCW 26.26A.120 RCW 26.26A.120: Rule-making authority—RCW 26.26A.115.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C26A_S120.md)
- [RCW 26.26A.125 RCW 26.26A.125: Filing fee—Assertion of parentage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T26_C26A_S125.md)

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