Changing Your Name
C.R.S. 13-15-101 — a petition, verified by affidavit, in the county where you live
- The petitioner's full name.
- The new name desired.
- A concise statement of the reason for the change.
Who handles this in Colorado: Denver District Court Self-Help Center; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Colorado directory.
A person in Colorado who wants to change their own name files a petition, verified by affidavit, with the district or county court in the county where they live, stating those things.
Sources for this section (1)
- C.R.S. 13-15-101 — Petition - proceedings - applicability - definition
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Colorado attorney.