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Instructions to File a Petition to Transfer Adult Guardianship and/or Conservatorship from Colorado to Receiving State

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective July 1, 2023

This document provides instructions for filing a request to move the case for adult guardianship and/or conservatorship from Colorado to another state. It outlines the steps and forms needed for this transfer process.

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This is used when someone needs to officially move the legal case for guardianship or conservatorship from Colorado to a different state. The instructions are for a transfer that is expected to be agreed upon by everyone involved.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who can file this request?
The Guardian and/or Conservator can file the Petition to Transfer.
Is there a filing fee?
No filing fee is required for this process, but other fees like certification of orders or copying documents may apply.
What must I do before filing?
Before filing in Colorado, you must contact the court in the receiving state to find out what they require for accepting cases from other states.

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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