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Affidavit of Service

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective April 1, 2025

This form is an Affidavit of Service used to prove that certain legal papers were officially given to another person or party in a case. It asks the person filing it to detail who received the papers, where and when the service happened, and how the service was completed.

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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 to show the court that the required legal papers were properly delivered to the other side in a case.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The person who served the documents fills out this form. They must be at least 18 years old and cannot be a party to the case. Great care must be taken to fill out all sections accurately.
What does this form prove?
It proves that specific documents, like a Summons or Complaint, were delivered to the intended recipient. The form has sections detailing the method and location of service.

Revision history

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

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