Family

Application for an order authorising search for taking charge of and delivery of a child: Form C3

Use this form to apply for an order authorising an officer of the court or a constable to take charge of and deliver a child.

This is a reference summary, not the official form (C3).

Do not file this page. Always download and submit the current official form from the issuing authority.

Documents

Collection: Children Act forms

Published: 1999-09-01

Updated: 1999-09-01

Last ingested: 2026-08-24 from GOV.UK. Description and document list reproduced verbatim.