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Notice of Adoption and Summons

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective February 1, 2025

This form officially notifies someone that a Petition for Adoption has been filed in court. It tells the person who received it that they have a set amount of time to file a response with the court.

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This form is used when someone files a Petition for Adoption. It serves to notify the named Respondent(s) about the filing and what steps they need to take next.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is a Notice of Adoption and Summons that tells people that a Petition for Adoption has been filed in court.
What must the Respondent do?
The Respondent must file a Response with the court clerk within 35 days after this Notice is served on them.
Is there a fee involved?
The response must be accompanied by the applicable filing fee.

Revision history

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

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