Frequently Asked Questions

Papers requiring process service may be mailed to our office or brought in directly to the records counter. If you are mailing papers in, please be sure to include as much information as possible about the schedule and whereabouts of the person being served. Information such as date of birth, home address, place of employment and work hours, physical description, vehicle information, and a photo of the person are all helpful in locating the person to be served. If you bring your papers directly to the Records counter, an Information Sheet will be given to you to fill out.

The time it takes to serve someone varies greatly. To some extent, it depends upon the accuracy of the information given to us. The more information given about the person to be served – such as place of employment and daily schedule – the more likely we are to be able to serve that person quickly. If you would like to check on the status of a service of process request, you may contact the Civil Unit at (303) 438-6480.

Generally, no. Occasionally the court will indicate in an order or other court document that fees are to be waived. If the court order waiving fees is related to the process service being requested, the cost of service will be waived.

The Civil Unit will generally accept cash, business checks (must have business name printed on the check), or certified funds.

Many of the forms involved in civil actions are standard forms and are available from most local print shops. Many court forms are also available from the Broomfield County Court Clerk or online at www.courts.state.co.us/scao/Forms.htm. In some instances, the Civil Unit may also be able to provide you with either a blank form or a sample form.