INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO CONSENT OR NOMINATION OF MINOR (Form JDF 826)

The form discussed in this article is filed by a Colorado minor who is 12 years of age or older to consent or not consent to a nominated guardian or conservator, or to nominate a guardian or conservator. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Colorado Judicial Branch.

Colorado Consent Or Nomination Of Minor JDF 826 Step 1: Indicate with a check mark whether you are filing in district court or Denver Probate Court.

Colorado Consent Or Nomination Of Minor JDF 826 Step 2: On the first blank line, enter the county in which the court is located.

Colorado Consent Or Nomination Of Minor JDF 826 Step 3: Where indicated, enter the court address.

Colorado Consent Or Nomination Of Minor JDF 826 Step 4: In the second box, enter the name of the minor.

Colorado Consent Or Nomination Of Minor JDF 826 Step 5: In the third box, enter the name and address of your attorney, as well as their email address, phone and fax numbers and attorney registration number. If not represented by a lawyer, instead enter your name, address, phone number, fax number and email address.

Colorado Consent Or Nomination Of Minor JDF 826 Step 6: In the fourth box, enter the case number, division and courtroom.

Colorado Consent Or Nomination Of Minor JDF 826 Step 7: On the next blank line, enter the name of the minor.

Colorado Consent Or Nomination Of Minor JDF 826 Step 8: Check the first box if you consent to the appointment of a guardian and enter the proposed guardian's name.

Colorado Consent Or Nomination Of Minor JDF 826 Step 9: Check the second box if you do not consent to the appointment of a guardian and enter the proposed guardian's name.

Colorado Consent Or Nomination Of Minor JDF 826 Step 10: Check the third box if nominating a guardian or conservator. Enter the name of your nominee. You may indicate with a check mark whether nominating them as a guardian or conservator, but this is optional.

Colorado Consent Or Nomination Of Minor JDF 826 Step 11: The minor should sign and date the form on the next blank line in the presence of a notary public or deputy clerk, who will complete the bottom portion of the page.