New Court Forms

December 18, 2009 (Denver, CO): In a historic first, the State Court Administrator's office has created a form for statewide use which will allow members of the adoption triad and their families to request records through the court system.

    The new form JDF 532, along with a user-friendly set of instructions, lists reasons for direct access to records as provided by Colorado law and the Indian Child Welfare Act in a simple check-off format. If a petitioner wishes to make a request for reasons not listed on the form (such as medical necessity) based upon an argument for "Good Cause," they can also use this form, attaching documentation and a copy of the JDF 533, the Order for Good Cause. Note: Be sure to read all instructions completely and see our FAQ section on Adoption Records for important things to consider before completing the JDF 532.

Previously, the only online forms available (JDF 340-353) involved a request for a Confidential Intermediary , a court-appointed third party who has access to adoption and relinquishment files and, for a fee, performs a search on behalf one party. If the sought party consents, then the CI puts the parties in touch with each other, or simply acts as a conduit for information they may wish to exchange. Note: Colorado Confidential Intermediary Services (CCIS) has reported that they have been receiving JDF 532 (records request) forms in error. Please be sure to file the correct form with the court if you are requesting a CI search.

In addition, in November, 2009 the Colorado Department of Human Services approved a rule in compliance with the Court of Appeals Ruling, allowing state and county agencies, maternity homes and adoption agencies under the jurisidiction of the CDHS to release records to adult adoptees if the adoption was finalized between July 1, 1951 and July 1, 1967.

See our FAQ section under Adoption Records for a more detailed discussion of how certain individuals can obtain copies of records.

AIS-CTC Registry

You can now join the free online AIS/CTC reunion registry directly by logging in and providing information about yourself and the person(s) you are seeking. We will never sell your information to anyone. We will only disclose your information to the person(s) you are looking for. Please note that any fields labeled "visible on your profile" are visible only to the site administrator. In order to help us minimize SPAM and computer generated messages, registration involves these steps:

1) Create a login account by providing basic information and establishing your password.You will receive an electronic response from AIS/CTC.
2) Click on the link we send from the email address you provide in order to confirm your registration.
3) Once you confirm your registration, the registry administrator will approve and enable your account, usually within 24-48 hours. You will receive a second email from AIS/CTC informing you that your account is now active.
4) From the AIS/CTC homepage, use your login name and password and click on the "Login" button. You will still be on the home page, but if you scroll back down the page, you will notice a greeting with your username. Click on "My Profile" to see what you've already entered, or click on "Edit My Profile" to make changes or add more detailed information about yourself and the person(s) for whom you are searching. See our FAQ section, or contact us for more help.

By joining this registry, you certify and acknowledge that you:

Are over the age of 18 and are the person named as the registrant or their legal representative.
Consent to the release of your name and contact information in the event of a possible match.
Agree to hold harmless Adoptees in Search - The Colorado Triad Connection, its Board, and its members from any results, errors, omissions or failure to notify any party. Please remember to update your contact information if it changes.
Understand that AIS/CTC makes no guarantees regarding the outcome of any registration, search and reunion. We will do everything we can to verify matches and contact people in a timely manner. However, because we are a volunteer organization, we operate under the constraints of certain variables and limitations.
Please note that this registry is limited to births, adoptions and relinquishments which took place in Colorado. See our Search links for other more comprehensive online registries.

To begin the process, click on the following link:

By clicking here, I affirm that I understand and agree to the above terms and conditions.

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