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Filing Fees

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What are the fees?	JDF 1 - Filing Fees
How do I waive the fees?	Instructions
Who qualifies for a fee waiver?	Court Directive 98-01 (See pg. 6)
How do I waive mediation fees?	Instructions
Common Questions	FAQs

 

 

Automatic Qualification

Some people automatically qualify to have their court fees waived.

• Use JDF 209 - Notice of Fee Waiver
• Attach proof you recieve one of these benefits:
  • Aid to the Blind Colorado.
  • Aid to the Needy and Disabled (AND).
  • Old Age Pension A & B.
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

 

Income Based Qualification

To qualify, your household must be below 125% of the poverty line.

• Use JDF 205 - Request for a Fee Waiver
• A few courts may require bank statements or pay-stubs with the request.
  • Call your court's clerk's office to find out.
  • Do not provide original documents. 

 

• Also file JDF 206 - Order on the Request to Waive Fees
  • Just complete the boxes at the top of the form.

 

For those in Jail or Prison

• Use JDF 201 - Inmate Request

 

We are in the process of translating many of our forms in Spanish. You may find that some Instructions and Forms, for example Adoption, Adult and Minor Name Change, etc., are not translated at this time. All forms must be completed in English pursuant to Colorado law, see §13-1-120, C.R.S.

Sections with Spanish Forms

Instructions

JDF 205 I - Instructions to Waive Fees Download PDF  03/21 Forms

JDF 201 - Inmate Motion Requesting to File Without Prepayment of Filing/Service Fees Download PDF Download Word Document Revised 04/18 JDF 202 - Finding and Order Concerning Inmate Motion Download PDF Download Word Document Revised 08/13 JDF 205 - Request to Waive Fees Download PDF Download Word Document Revised 04/21 JDF 206 - Order on the Request to Waive Fees Download PDF Download Word Document Download Word Template Document Revised 03/21 JDF 1 - Filing Fee, Surcharges, and Costs in Colorado State Courts Download PDF Revised 07/20 JDF 203 - Certification of Determination of Indigency Download PDF Download Word Document Revised 02/18 JDF 209 - Notice of Fee Waiver Download PDF Download Word Document Revised 03/21

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