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JDF1825

Order for Name Restoration (Post-Divorce/Separation)

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective July 1, 2023

This form is an official court order that tells a person's name is being changed back to a name they used before a divorce, civil union, or legal separation. The court uses this to officially record the name change.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used after a court has already issued a decree ending a marriage, civil union, or legal separation, and the person needs the court to officially restore their former full name.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is an order that the Judge or Magistrate signs, meaning the court fills it out. It is used after a motion has been considered by the court.
What does this form do?
It officially orders that a person's name is restored to a prior full name after a dissolution of marriage, civil union, or legal separation.

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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