Criteria to Register Out-of-State Conservatorship Paperwork in Colorado

If you are a conservator in another state, and you need to do some specific things in Colorado related to the conservatorship, you can register your out-of-state paperwork in Colorado.

If there is currently a pending case asking to name a conservator in Colorado, you cannot register your out-of-state paperwork in Colorado.

Preparing to Register Out-of-State Conservatorship Paperwork in Colorado

Before you register your out-of-state paperwork in Colorado, you will need to give the out-of-state court notice that you will be registering your paperwork in Colorado. Contact the court in the other state and ask them how you can give them that notice.

Before you start your case in Colorado, you will need:

1. A certified copy of the out-of-state court's Order naming you as the conservator;
2. A certified copy of the Letters or other documents from the out-of-state court showing what authority you have as the conservator; and
3. A certified copy of any bond filed with the out-of-state court (if applicable).

Identify Where to File Your Paperwork

You should file your paperwork with the district court in any Colorado county where the adult's (Protected Person's) property is located.

Use the courts locator to find the correct district court. If you are filing in Denver, you will need to file your case in the Denver Probate Court. (internal link needed)

Forms and Paperwork Required

Use the forms link above to download and complete the Register Out-of-State Conservatorship Paperwork in Colorado forms.

Paperwork Tips

You will be known as the Conservator, and the adult who you are the conservator for will be known as the Protected Person.

JDF 891 Registration and Recognition of Protective Orders from Other States and Sworn Statement - Conservatorship for Adult must be signed in front of a notary public or court clerk. You can find a notary public by looking in the Yellow Pages, on the Internet, or by going to your local bank.

Remember: Make sure to attach certified copies of the out-of-state Order from the other state naming you as the conservator, the Letters or other documents from the out-of-state court describing your authority as the conservator, and any bonds filed with the out-of-state court.

Fill out only the top "caption" part of JDF 892 Certificate of Registration and Recognition of Protective Orders from Other States - Conservatorship for Adult. The court will fill out the rest.

How to Submit Paperwork to the Court

1. Take your completed forms and other documents to the clerk at the counter in the courthouse. Give the forms and documents to the clerk at the court to file your case.
2. Pay the filing fee. If you do not think you can afford the filing fee, fill out form JDF 205 Motion to File Without Payment and Supporting Financial Affidavit and JDF 206 Finding and Order Concerning Payment of Fees to request a waiver of the filing fee, or visit our File Without Payment section for complete information.

What Happens Next?

After your paperwork is approved, the court will sign JDF 892 Certificate of Registration and Recognition of Protective Orders from Other States - Conservatorship for Adult.