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JDF718 SC

Return of Service (probate)

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective January 1, 2024

This form is used to officially state that certain legal papers were delivered to specific people in a probate case. It requires the person filing it to swear that the service was done correctly.

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Where this fits in a case

General & info

Information / general use — not tied to one step of a case

This form is used after documents have been served in a probate case to prove to the court that the service actually took place.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is filled out by someone who served the documents, and they must declare that they are 18 years or older and not a party to the case.
What does this form prove?
It proves that the person filing it served specific documents to a named person in a certain county and state on a specific date.

Revision history

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

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