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JDF 448

Name Change Decree

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective June 1, 2024

This form is a Name Change Decree that the court uses to officially approve a change of name. It records the old name and the new name that the court has approved.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used after a court has reviewed a petition and decided that a name change is proper according to Colorado law.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form includes sections for the Court, the Adult Petitioner, and the Parent Petitioner, but the final decree is issued by the Judge or Magistrate. The Clerk also signs it.
Does this form require publication?
The form includes a section noting that publication may or may not be required, and the petitioner must show good cause if publication is not needed.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect June 1, 2024.

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