About Notice to Creditors by Publication
This form is a notice to creditors, to be published in a newspaper, telling persons with claims against a deceased person's estate where and by what date to present them.
When you'd use it: The form states it is used when a personal representative publishes notice to creditors in a county newspaper, unless one year or more has passed since the decedent's death.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Notice to Creditors by Publication is published as a PDF by the Colorado courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
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Source: coloradojudicial.gov
Link last checked: November 5, 2026
How to file Notice to Creditors by Publication in Colorado
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Notice to Creditors by Publication (JDF 943) when the form states it is used when a personal representative publishes notice to creditors in a county newspaper, unless one year or more has passed since the decedent's death. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Colorado probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Notice to Creditors by Publication carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Notice to Creditors by Publication to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Colorado county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).