About Renunciation and/or Nomination of Personal Representative
Allows a person with priority for appointment as personal representative to renounce their right to appointment and/or nominate another qualified person to serve in that role.
When you'd use it: When a person eligible to serve as personal representative (by will nomination, statutory priority, or age eligibility) chooses not to accept the appointment and wishes to nominate an alternative or simply decline.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Renunciation and/or Nomination of Personal Representative 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: May 30, 2026
How to file Renunciation and/or Nomination of Personal Representative in Colorado
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Renunciation and/or Nomination of Personal Representative (JDF 912SC) when when a person eligible to serve as personal representative (by will nomination, statutory priority, or age eligibility) chooses not to accept the appointment and wishes to nominate an alternative or simply decline. 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 Renunciation and/or Nomination of Personal Representative 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 Renunciation and/or Nomination of Personal Representative 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).