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Clear Creek County, CO Probate Information
Quick facts
| Item | Clear Creek County details |
|---|---|
| Court | Clear Creek County District Court, Clear Creek County Courthouse |
| Judicial district | 5th Judicial District, shared with Eagle, Lake and Summit counties |
| Courthouse address | 405 Argentine Street, Georgetown, CO 80444 |
| Mailing address | P.O. Box 367, Georgetown, CO 80444 |
| Probate registrar phone | (303) 569-0821 |
| General court phone | (303) 569-0820 |
| Fax | (720) 784-6179 |
| Clerk email | [email protected] |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Clerk's office is closed every day from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. for lunch, and from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday and third Thursday of each month for a staff meeting. |
| First estate filing | $229, current as of August 2026, under C.R.S. § 13-32-102(1)(b), (7) |
| Small estate court case | $113, current as of August 2026, under C.R.S. § 13-32-102(1)(a), (7) |
| Local forms | No Clear Creek County probate forms are published. Use the statewide Colorado JDF probate forms. |
| E-filing | Attorneys file through Colorado Courts E-Filing. Self-represented probate filers file in person or by mail. |
| Case search | Colorado Docket Search at https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/dockets shows scheduled hearings and includes the PR probate case class. It is not a document search. |
| Remote appearance | Uncontested informal probate proceedings have a statewide flexible-appearance presumption under Chief Justice Directive 23-03, but the Clear Creek County virtual courtroom page directs parties to get prior approval before appearing virtually. |
| Website | https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/courts/trial-courts/clear-creek-county |
Before you begin — know the assets and liabilities
Before you choose forms or contact the Clear Creek County probate registrar, identify the decedent's assets, debts, account locations, title paperwork, beneficiaries, and any will. Estate settlement moves faster when you know which assets actually need District Court authority and which can be handled outside the court file.
Sunset's 2,300-institution asset discovery helps families look for accounts and benefits before they file, so the probate packet matches the estate rather than a guess. That matters in Clear Creek County because a self-represented filer will usually file at the Georgetown clerk counter or by mail to the court's P.O. Box.
Which court handles jurisdiction
The District Court for Clear Creek County sits at the Clear Creek County Courthouse in Georgetown. Clear Creek County is part of Colorado's 5th Judicial District with Eagle, Lake and Summit counties, and district judges may serve across that district, but a Clear Creek County estate is filed in Georgetown when venue belongs in Clear Creek County.
Colorado venue for a decedent's estate is governed by C.R.S. § 15-12-201, including the county where the decedent was domiciled at death. Colorado also requires a term of court in each county at the county seat, so the county courthouse is the filing location for a Clear Creek County estate under C.R.S. § 13-5-101.
The jurisdiction process
- Choose the Colorado probate route before you file. An informal case uses an application to the probate registrar, commonly JDF 910 when there is a will or JDF 916 when there is no will. A formal case uses a petition to a judge, commonly JDF 920 when there is a will or JDF 922 when there is no will.
- Prepare the statewide JDF probate packet. Include JDF 705, the application or petition for the route you chose, the proposed order, JDF 911 acceptance, any required renunciations or nominations, and JDF 915 Letters Testamentary/of Administration for issuance after appointment.
- File with the Clerk of the District Court at 405 Argentine Street in Georgetown, or mail the packet to P.O. Box 367, Georgetown, CO 80444. Self-represented probate filers use the clerk counter or mail. Attorneys use Colorado Courts E-Filing.
- Pay the first estate filing amount of $229, current as of August 2026, under C.R.S. § 13-32-102(1)(b), (7), unless the court grants a fee-waiver request. A small estate court case is $113, current as of August 2026, under C.R.S. § 13-32-102(1)(a), (7).
- If the case is informal, the Clear Creek County probate registrar reviews the application and may ask for corrections or additional information. If the case is formal, follow the court's hearing-setting and notice requirements.
- Give required notices. Formal proceedings require notice to interested persons, and estate administration may require creditor notice by publication and mail under C.R.S. § 15-12-801.
- Check remote-appearance instructions before any hearing. Chief Justice Directive 23-03 creates a statewide flexible-appearance presumption for uncontested informal probate proceedings, but Clear Creek County's virtual courtroom page still directs parties to obtain prior approval before appearing virtually.
- After appointment, obtain JDF 915 Letters Testamentary/of Administration from the court. Those letters are the personal representative's authority document for estate settlement tasks such as gathering assets, dealing with institutions, and carrying out administration.
- Administer the estate, prepare the required inventory and accounting materials, address creditor claims, distribute property, and close through the appropriate statewide JDF closing process.
Forms and documents
Probate forms in Clear Creek County
Clear Creek County does not publish a local probate forms page or local probate packet. Use Colorado's statewide JDF probate forms from the Colorado Judicial Branch probate forms category.
| Need | Common statewide forms |
|---|---|
| Start with a will informally | JDF 910, JDF 913, JDF 911, JDF 915 |
| Start without a will informally | JDF 916, JDF 917, JDF 911, JDF 915 |
| Start formally with a will | JDF 920, JDF 921, hearing and notice forms, JDF 915 |
| Start formally without a will | JDF 922, JDF 923, hearing and notice forms, JDF 915 |
| Information sheet | JDF 705 |
| Inventory and accounting | JDF 941 and JDF 942 |
| Creditor notice | JDF 943 and JDF 944 |
| Close informally | JDF 959 and JDF 965 |
Local nuance
Clear Creek County-specific considerations
| Local point | What it means for filing |
|---|---|
| Lunch closure | The Clerk's office is closed every day from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., so plan a Georgetown counter visit outside that hour. |
| Monthly staff meetings | The Clerk's office is closed from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday and third Thursday of each month. |
| Direct probate line | The Clear Creek County probate registrar can be reached at (303) 569-0821, while the general court line is (303) 569-0820. |
| Self-help office hours | The 5th Judicial District self-represented litigant coordinator publishes virtual office hours every Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. |
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Scenarios
| Scenario | Likely Clear Creek County path | Where Sunset helps |
|---|---|---|
| Surviving spouse with a co-owned home | Confirm title, debts, and whether any asset still requires appointment in the Clear Creek County District Court. If court authority is needed, file the appropriate statewide JDF packet in Georgetown or by mail. | Sunset helps locate accounts, organize asset information, and build a probate packet for the correct Colorado route. |
| Out-of-state adult child with a small estate | Start by identifying whether a court case is needed at all. If a Clear Creek County court case is needed, use the Georgetown mailing address and contact the probate registrar about procedural questions. | Sunset helps gather institution information, avoid missing accounts, and prepare for estate settlement without unnecessary travel where mail filing is enough. |
| Parent settling a predeceased child's estate, home must be sold | A sale usually requires clear authority for the personal representative. File in the Clear Creek County District Court if venue belongs in Clear Creek County, obtain JDF 915 after appointment, and use counsel if title, heirs, or objections are uncertain. | Sunset helps assemble the estate picture, generate the starting packet, and connect the family with a local probate attorney when a sale or dispute needs legal work. |
Self-help resources
| Resource | How it helps | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Judicial District self-represented litigant coordinator, known in Colorado courts as a Sherlock | Provides information, resources, and procedural guidance for people without lawyers in non-criminal cases. The coordinator cannot provide legal advice. | [email protected], (970) 328-7036. Virtual office hours are published for Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. |
| Clear Creek County probate registrar | Reviews informal estate applications and can provide procedural information about estate filings. | (303) 569-0821 |
| Colorado Judicial Branch probate forms | Statewide JDF forms for opening, administering, and closing decedent estates. | https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/taxonomy/term/1047?form_category=1047 |
| Colorado Legal Services, Craig office | Statewide civil legal aid provider for Clear Creek County. Its published program areas do not list probate or estate work, so call to ask whether any help is available. The office serves by appointment only. | 1-800-521-6968, 1111 W Victory Way Ste 109, Craig |
| Colorado Bar Association public brochures | Public information brochures include Probate in Colorado, So Now You Are A Personal Representative, What to Do When Someone Dies, and Wills in Colorado. | https://www.cobar.org/For-the-Public/Legal-Brochures |
When to hire an attorney
Consider hiring a Colorado probate attorney if the will is contested, heirs disagree, a home must be sold, creditor claims are disputed, the estate may need formal proceedings, or you are unsure which assets require court authority. Court staff and the probate registrar can provide procedural information, but they cannot give legal advice. Sunset connects to a vetted attorney.
How Sunset helps
Find the accounts and assets
Sunset helps families search for accounts, benefits, and assets before filing, so the Clear Creek County estate settlement starts with a clearer picture of what exists and what may need court authority.
Generate the probate packet
Sunset uses the information you provide to help assemble the Colorado JDF forms for the route you choose, including the forms commonly needed for an informal or formal decedent estate.
Find a local probate attorney
When a Clear Creek County matter involves a dispute, real estate sale, creditor issue, or formal hearing, Sunset can help connect the family with a probate attorney who understands Colorado district court practice.
Sunset is free for families
Sunset is free for families and supports the estate settlement process from asset discovery through document preparation and attorney matching when legal help is the right next step.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I file probate in Clear Creek County?
File with the Clerk of the District Court at the Clear Creek County Courthouse, 405 Argentine Street, Georgetown, CO 80444. Mail filings go to P.O. Box 367, Georgetown, CO 80444.
What phone number should I use for a Clear Creek County probate question?
Use the probate registrar's direct line, (303) 569-0821, for probate procedure questions. The general court number is (303) 569-0820.
What are the Clear Creek County clerk hours?
The Clerk's office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It closes every day from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. for lunch, and from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday and third Thursday of each month for a staff meeting.
Can a self-represented filer use Colorado Courts E-Filing for a Clear Creek County probate case?
Attorneys use Colorado Courts E-Filing for probate. A self-represented personal representative files in person at the Georgetown courthouse or by mail to the court's P.O. Box because Colorado's non-attorney e-filing system is limited to domestic relations and eviction cases.
Does Clear Creek County have local probate forms?
No local Clear Creek County probate forms are published. Use the statewide Colorado JDF probate forms, including JDF 705, JDF 910 or JDF 916 for many informal starts, JDF 920 or JDF 922 for many formal starts, and JDF 915 for Letters Testamentary/of Administration.
How much is the first estate filing in Clear Creek County?
The first estate filing amount is $229, current as of August 2026, under C.R.S. § 13-32-102(1)(b), (7). A small estate court case is $113, current as of August 2026, under C.R.S. § 13-32-102(1)(a), (7).
Can I appear remotely for a Clear Creek County probate hearing?
Chief Justice Directive 23-03 gives uncontested informal probate proceedings a statewide flexible-appearance presumption, but the Clear Creek County virtual courtroom page says prior approval is required before a virtual appearance. Contact the assigned division before relying on a virtual appearance.
Can I look up a Clear Creek County probate case?
Colorado Docket Search at https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/dockets can show scheduled hearings for Clear Creek County and includes the PR probate case class. It is a calendar search, not a place to read wills, inventories, or other filed documents.
Do I have to travel to Georgetown to start probate?
If you are filing without a lawyer, the local choices are the Georgetown clerk counter or mail to P.O. Box 367, Georgetown, CO 80444. If a hearing is set, check the hearing notice and the court's virtual-appearance instructions before making travel plans.
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