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Instructions to File Petition to Accept Adult Guardianship and/or Conservatorship in Colorado from Sending State

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective March 1, 2025

This document provides instructions for filing paperwork to ask a Colorado court to accept an adult Guardianship or Conservatorship that was set up in a different state. It explains what documents are needed and the steps to follow.

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This form is used when someone needs to ask a Colorado court to officially recognize and accept guardianship or conservatorship authority that was granted by a court in another state.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What is the first thing I need before filing?
You must first get a certified copy of a provisional order of transfer from the state where the guardianship or conservatorship was set up. This is the first step in the process.
What forms do I need to file?
The instructions list several forms, including the Petition to Accept (JDF 783) and the required CAPS Check Written Authorization form.
Is there a fee to file this?
A filing fee of $229.00 is required. If you cannot pay, you must use the Motion to File without Payment and Supporting Financial Affidavit (JDF 205).

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect March 1, 2025.

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