Filing information for the Jefferson County District Court. Get your Colorado divorce documents ready in minutes. Not a law firm.
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100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO 80401
Phone
(303) 271-6500
Filing Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Website
www.jeffco.usFiling Fee
$230
Waiting Period
91 days
Court Type
District Court
Prepare your PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE OR LEGAL SEPARATION and all supporting forms. DivorceReady.online generates state-specific documents for you.
Make at least 2 copies of all documents — one for the court, one for your spouse, and one for your records.
Bring your completed packet to the Jefferson County clerk's office (Jefferson County District Court) during filing hours.
Pay the filing fee. The Jefferson County filing fee is listed below. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver application.
The court will assign a case number and schedule. If your spouse signs a waiver, no formal service is required.
After the mandatory 91 days waiting period, submit your final decree for the judge's signature.
DivorceReady.online prepares the core Colorado divorce documents commonly needed for an uncontested filing in Jefferson County. Local add-on forms or court-specific coversheets can vary by county:
PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE OR LEGAL SEPARATION
Summons / JDF 1012 — Summons (waived for joint filings); JDF 1013 — Waiver of Service
SEPARATION AGREEMENT
DECREE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Colorado allows joint filing — both parties sign the Petition, no service required. Additional state-specific forms may be required depending on your case.
One of the parties has been domiciled in the State of Colorado for 91 days immediately before commencing the proceeding.
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This page is maintained for self-represented uncontested divorce filers and is checked against official court, clerk, and e-filing resources where available.
Last reviewed
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Next scheduled check: November 29, 2026
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DivorceReady.online is a self-help document preparation service. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not represent customers in court, and are not affiliated with any court. Customers are responsible for reviewing, signing, filing, serving, and paying all court or provider fees required by their filing office.
DivorceReady.online prepares your core Colorado court forms, including the PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE OR LEGAL SEPARATION and supporting documents. You can review, download, and file them according to the Jefferson County District Court's current instructions.
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Prepare your divorce forms, make copies, and file them in person at the Jefferson County District Court at 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO 80401. The filing fee is $230. DivorceReady.online prepares all the required Colorado-specific forms for you.
The Jefferson County District Court is open Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. We recommend arriving early as lines can be long, especially on Mondays.
The court filing fee in Jefferson County is $230. DivorceReady.online charges a separate one-time document preparation fee of $89.99 (no children) or $119.99 (with children).
The Jefferson County District Court is located at 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO 80401. You can reach the clerk's office at (303) 271-6500.
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