Get Co Jdf 524 2010-2026

The CO JDF 524 is a crucial document for validating a foreign decree of adoption in the state of Colorado. This guide will provide you with a comprehensive overview and step-by-step instructions to help you complete the form efficiently and accurately.

Follow the steps to fill out the CO JDF 524 online:

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in your online editor.
2. Begin by identifying the type of court where the petition is being filed, selecting either District Court or Denver Juvenile Court.
3. Input the county where the petition is being filed, along with the court address.
4. Fill in the name of the person or people seeking to adopt as indicated in the petition section.
5. Provide the case number assigned by the court, and indicate the division and courtroom number where the hearing will take place.
6. In the section regarding the hearing date, enter the date when the matter comes for hearing.
7. Record the date of birth of the child and the place of birth in the corresponding fields.
8. Indicate which adopting parent is a citizen of the United States and a resident of Colorado.
9. Attach a copy of the original or certified copy of the valid foreign adoption decree, alongside the notarized translation.
10. State the child's name as listed in the foreign adoption decree.
11. Verify the child’s residency status, indicating whether they are a permanent resident or a naturalized citizen of the United States.
12. Once all information has been entered, review the document for accuracy. In the final section, note the court’s validation of the foreign decree.
13. Include the new name for the child, as ordered by the court.
14. Enter the date and have the decree signed by either the Magistrate or Judge.
15. Finally, save changes, download, print, or share the form as needed.

Complete your CO JDF 524 form online now to ensure your adoption proceedings are handled smoothly.