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Colorado Process Server

Service of process in all 64 Colorado counties, including home and workplace service under C.R.C.P. 4(e).

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TIME TO SERVE
63 days
PROCESS SERVERS
No license
COUNTIES
64

Who may serve

Any adult non-party

No license or registration

Home service

Family member 18+

At the defendant's usual place of abode

Workplace service

Supervisor, HR or similar

Counts as personal service (Rule 4(e))

Time to serve

63 days

From filing the complaint

Overview

Process Server in Colorado: How Service of Process Works

Colorado has no process server license or registration: any person 18 or older who isn't a party can serve under C.R.C.P. 4(d). Colorado is also unusual in what counts as personal service. Besides handing papers to the defendant, a server can leave them with a family member aged 18 or older at the defendant's home, or with the defendant's supervisor, secretary, administrative assistant, bookkeeper, human resources representative or managing agent at work. Each defendant must be served within 63 days after the complaint is filed.

Who may serve

Who Can Serve Legal Papers in Colorado

Under C.R.C.P. 4(d), process may be served within the United States by any person 18 or older who is not a party to the action. Colorado has no license, registration or bond requirement for process servers.

Proof of service by a private server is usually an affidavit or declaration describing how, when and where service was made.

Typical documents include summonses and complaints, eviction (forcible entry and detainer) papers, domestic relations petitions, subpoenas and protection orders.

Proof you receive

The server completes an affidavit or declaration of service stating the date, time, place and manner of service and who received the papers.

Our services

Our Colorado Process Serving Services

01

Home and workplace service

Service at home or at work under C.R.C.P. 4(e)(1), choosing the option most likely to reach the defendant quickly.

02

Substituted service support

Attempt records and an affidavit to support a Rule 4(f) motion when personal service fails.

03

Denver, Colorado Springs and statewide

Fast service in Denver, Arapahoe, Jefferson, El Paso and all 64 Colorado counties.

The rules

Colorado Service of Process Rules

The Colorado rules that matter most for service:

RuleWhat it covers
C.R.C.P. 4(d)Who may serve: any adult non-party
C.R.C.P. 4(e)(1)Personal, home (family member 18+) and workplace service
C.R.C.P. 4(f)Substituted service by court order
C.R.C.P. 4(g)Service by mail or publication
C.R.C.P. 4(m)Serve within 63 days of filing
C.R.C.P. 12(a)21 days to answer after service

Service methods

How to Serve Legal Documents in Colorado

From the first choice to the last resort, with the rule that allows each one.

1

Personal delivery

First choice

Delivering a copy of the summons and complaint to the defendant.

C.R.C.P. 4(e)(1)
2

Family member at home

Standard alternative

Leaving a copy at the defendant's usual place of abode with a family member aged 18 or older.

C.R.C.P. 4(e)(1)
3

Workplace service

Standard alternative

Leaving a copy at the defendant's usual workplace with their supervisor, secretary, administrative assistant, bookkeeper, human resources representative or managing agent.

C.R.C.P. 4(e)(1)
4

Substituted service by court order

When personal service fails

On a motion with the server's affidavit, the court can authorize delivery to another person, plus a mailing to the defendant.

C.R.C.P. 4(f)
5

Mail or publication

Limited cases, by court order

Service by mail or publication where the rule allows it, on a verified motion.

C.R.C.P. 4(g)

Courts

Colorado Courts for Civil Cases

Contact details for the courts that handle most civil litigation in the state.

Federal Court

U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado

Alfred A. Arraj United States Courthouse, 901 19th Street, Denver, CO 80294

(303) 844-3433M-F: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

Court website
State Supreme Court

Colorado Supreme Court

Ralph L. Carr Colorado Judicial Center, 2 East 14th Avenue, Denver, CO 80203

(720) 625-5150M-F: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Court website
Family Law Court

Colorado District Courts (Domestic Relations Division) — By District

Family law matters are handled at the district court level across Colorado's 22 judicial districts; see each county's page for its exact courthouse address

Varies by districtM-F: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (typical)

Court website

Statewide reach

Process Server Coverage in Every Colorado County

Process service in every Colorado county, 64 in all. Choose a region, then click any county to view its courts and local service details.

Front Range Metro

10 counties
01Denver County
02Arapahoe County
03Jefferson County
04Adams County
05Douglas County
06Broomfield County
07Boulder County
08El Paso County
09Larimer County
10Weld County

Every assignment is completed under this state's rules of civil procedure and returned with a sworn proof of service for your court.

Good to know

Serving Court Papers in Colorado: What to Know

Workplace service counts

Leaving papers with a defendant's supervisor or HR representative at work is personal service in Colorado, a useful option when someone is never home.

63 days, not 120

Colorado's 63-day deadline is shorter than the federal 120 days; courts dismiss unserved defendants without prejudice absent good cause.

Family members must be 18+

Home service requires a family member aged 18 or older; a younger resident won't do for ordinary civil cases.

Eviction rules changed in 2026

Colorado eviction matters filed on or after March 16, 2026 follow a revised sequence, so check the current eviction rules before serving.

FAQs

Process Server Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions

Can't find your answer? Call 855-505-9155.

Who can serve papers in Colorado?

Any person 18 or older who isn't a party to the case, under C.R.C.P. 4(d). Colorado doesn't license or register process servers.

Can papers be served at my workplace in Colorado?

Yes. Under C.R.C.P. 4(e)(1), papers can be left at your usual workplace with your supervisor, secretary, administrative assistant, bookkeeper, human resources representative or managing agent, and that counts as personal service.

Can a family member accept papers for me in Colorado?

Yes, if they're 18 or older and the papers are left at your usual place of abode.

How long do I have to serve a lawsuit in Colorado?

63 days after filing the complaint, under C.R.C.P. 4(m). Unless there's good cause, the court dismisses unserved defendants without prejudice.

I was served in Colorado. How long do I have to answer?

Generally 21 days after service, under C.R.C.P. 12(a). The summons states the deadline; a lawyer licensed in Colorado can confirm it.

How much does a process server cost in Colorado?

In Colorado, cost turns on location, urgency, attempts and any skip tracing; serving in Denver usually costs less than reaching San Luis Valley & Southern Colorado. We quote a fixed price upfront.

Sources and further reading

This page is general information, not legal advice. Court rules change, so we confirm current requirements for every assignment.

Need a Process Server in Colorado?

Send us the documents and the address. We'll confirm cost and timing before we start.

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