Standardized Instructions for all Colorado Water Court Divisions - Colorado 2026

1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Standardized Instructions in the editor.
2. Begin by completing the caption at the top of the form. Include your water division, names of applicants, county of structure location, and attorney’s information if applicable. If you are self-representing, ensure to add your current email address.
3. For new applications, assign a name for your structure. If you are filing for diligence or making a conditional water right absolute, use the original name from when it was first decreed.
4. Provide a legal description of each structure using UTM coordinates and attach a legible USGS topographic map showing the location. Ensure GPS settings are correct as specified in the instructions.
5. Answer all questions on the application thoroughly; do not refer to exhibits only. Attach required documents such as maps and affidavits as needed.
6. Ensure all applicants sign the application. If signed under power of attorney, include a copy of that document.
7. After filing, notify landowners by registered mail within 14 days and file a Certificate of Notice with the court.

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