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JDF 1081

Petition to Register a Support Order

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective July 1, 2023

This form is used to ask the court to officially record support orders that were issued in a different state or country. It asks for details about the people involved, the support orders, and if there is any unpaid support.

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This form is used when someone needs to register support orders from another state or country with the court. It requires providing information about the people who owe and who receives the support.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The petitioner files this form. It also asks for information from the respondent or co-petitioner. The obligor (the person who pays support) and the obligee (the person who gets support) are identified on the form.
What information must be attached?
The form requires attaching certified copies of the support orders being registered and a Case Information Sheet (JDF 1000).
Does this form deal with child support?
The form includes sections for child support enforcement and also asks about general support orders.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2023.

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