Colorado Process Servers

United States Process Serving Corp provides professional and reliable process serving across Colorado. Our network of experienced process servers ensures your legal documents are delivered promptly and in compliance with the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 4.

Colorado Process Serving Laws

Colorado does not require process servers to be licensed, registered, or certified by any state agency. Under Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 4, process may be served inside or outside the state by the sheriff of the county where service is made, a deputy, or any other person over the age of 18 who is not a party to the action. While there is no formal licensing requirement, process servers must comply with all provisions of CRCP Rule 4, including proper methods of service and filing a proof of service (return of service) with the court. Service of the summons and complaint must be completed within 63 days of filing the case. If a person refuses to accept service, the service is still valid provided the process server knows or has reason to identify the person, identifies the documents being served, and offers to deliver them.

Colorado Legal Resource Centre

Serving documents in Colorado requires compliance with the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure. Below are answers to common questions regarding service of process in this state.

Frequently Asked Questions (Colorado)

What is the Small Claims limit in Colorado?

The Small Claims limit in Colorado is $7,500, not including interest and costs, under C.R.S. § 13-6-403. Small claims cases are heard in the Small Claims Division of the County Court. Either party may request a jury trial. Attorneys are permitted to represent parties. A plaintiff may not split a single claim into multiple smaller claims to stay within the jurisdictional limit. The defendant must file a written response within the time specified by the court to avoid a default judgment.

Who can serve process in Colorado?

Under CRCP Rule 4, process may be served by the sheriff of the county where service is made, a deputy sheriff, or any other person who is at least 18 years old and not a party to the action. Colorado does not require process servers to be licensed, registered, or certified. However, all process servers must comply with the service methods and documentation requirements established by the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure and must file a proof of service with the court after completing service.

What are the rules for substitute service in Colorado?

Under CRCP Rule 4(e), if personal service cannot be made on an individual, documents may be left at the person’s usual place of abode with any person over the age of 18 who is a member of the person’s family, or at the person’s usual place of business with their secretary, bookkeeper, manager, or chief clerk. Documents may also be delivered to an agent authorized by appointment or by law to receive service of process. Unlike some states, Colorado does not permit “nail-and-mail” service — documents left at a residence must be given to a qualifying person, not simply left at the door.

Comprehensive Services in Colorado

We offer a full suite of legal support services across Colorado, including:

  • Professional process serving for all document types
  • Court filing and document retrieval
  • Skip tracing and locate services
  • Rush and same-day service (where available)
  • Sworn Affidavit of Service for every serve

Coverage Area

Our Colorado network covers the entire state, including major metropolitan areas such as Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, and Boulder, as well as rural and suburban communities throughout Colorado’s 64 counties.

All Colorado Locations (A-Z)

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Do you offer rush service in Colorado?

Yes, same-day and next-day rush service is often available in Colorado’s major metropolitan areas. We recommend calling or emailing us first to confirm availability so we can prioritize your file immediately.

Contact Information

United States Process Serving Corp
Phone: 1-800-465-7378
Website: www.unitedstatesprocessserving.com