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JDF 1240

How to Register an Out-of-State Custody Order (Expedited Enforcement)

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective July 1, 2023

This form provides instructions on how to ask the court to officially record a custody order that was issued in a different state, especially when immediate enforcement is needed. It guides the user through several steps involving filing paperwork and notifying the other parent.

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Where this fits in a case

After judgment

Stage: After judgment

This form is used when a parent needs to register a custody order obtained from another state and needs that order enforced quickly. It is not for registering support orders or divorce decrees without a custody order.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who should file this form?
The instructions describe steps for both the Filing Parent (who starts the case) and the Responding Parent (who objects to the petition).
What is the filing fee?
The filing fee for the Petition is listed as $166.00, and the fee for an Objection is listed as $116.00. Fee waiver forms are also mentioned.
Does this form tell me what to do?
The document states that these are basic instructions for informational purposes only and do not count as legal advice.

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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