INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRAR (Form JDF 968)

The form discussed in this article is filed by a Colorado registrar to certify the full administration of an estate. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Judicial Branch of the state of Colorado.

Colorado Certificate Of Registrar JDF 968 Step 1: In the first blank box, check the first box if this form is being filed in a district court.

Colorado Certificate Of Registrar JDF 968 Step 2: Check the second box if this form is being filed in Denver Probate Court.

Colorado Certificate Of Registrar JDF 968 Step 3: Enter the county in which the court is located.

Colorado Certificate Of Registrar JDF 968 Step 4: Enter the address of the court.

Colorado Certificate Of Registrar JDF 968 Step 5: In the second blank box, enter the name of the decedent whose estate is concerned.

Colorado Certificate Of Registrar JDF 968 Step 6: On the first line of the third blank box, enter the case number.

Colorado Certificate Of Registrar JDF 968 Step 7: On the second line, enter the division.

Colorado Certificate Of Registrar JDF 968 Step 8: On the third line, enter the courtroom.

Colorado Certificate Of Registrar JDF 968 Step 9: On the next blank line, enter the name of the personal representative. This paragraph states that administration of the estate has been fully completed by the personal representative, and that any lien on any property given to secure their obligation in lieu of bond or any surety is discharged, subject to the condition that the issuance of this certificate does not preclude legal action being taken against the personal representative or their surety. Note that the issuance of this certificate does not preclude the possibility of re-opening the estate at a later date, which can also be petitioned for by a person interested in the estate.

Colorado Certificate Of Registrar JDF 968 Step 10: On the next blank line, enter the date.

Colorado Certificate Of Registrar JDF 968 Step 11: On the next blank line, the probate registrar , clerk of court or deputy clerk of court should provide their signature.

Colorado Certificate Of Registrar JDF 968 Step 12: The seal of the court should be affixed where indicated at the bottom of the page.