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JDF 1080

How to Register a Support Order

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective July 1, 2026

This guide explains the process for registering a support order or income withholding that was issued in a different state or country within Colorado. It outlines the steps needed to make the order official in Colorado so it can potentially be enforced or changed there.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This guide is used when someone needs to register a support order or income withholding that was issued outside of Colorado. It details the steps for the person starting the process (Petitioner) and the person responding (Respondent).

Either party may file.

Common questions

What is the purpose of this form?
This process lets you register a support order or income withholding that you received in another state or country with Colorado.
What forms are needed to start this process?
The steps require completing the JDF 1000 – Case Information Sheet, the JDF 1081 – Petition, and the JDF 1082 – Notice of Registration.
If I object to the registration, what form do I use?
The Respondent needs to complete the JDF 1083 – Objection to Registration and file it with the Court.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2026.

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