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JDF821 SC

Affidavit of Acceptance of Appointment by Written Instrument as Guardian for Minor

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective July 1, 2023

This form is an affidavit used by a person who has been appointed as a guardian for a minor. It is a sworn statement where the appointed guardian accepts the role and provides details about the minor and the appointment itself.

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used when a person has been officially appointed by the court to act as a guardian for a minor. The appointed guardian fills it out to formally accept the role.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The appointed guardian fills out this form to accept the appointment. The form also has sections for the minor's information and the parents' information.
Does this form require a fee?
The provided text does not mention any filing fees for this form.
What must happen after filing this form?
The form includes a note stating that notice of this affidavit must be given to the appointing parent or guardian, if living; the minor, if 12 years of age or older; and a person other than the parent or guardian having care and custody of the minor.

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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