DR 2712 at a glance
What it is: DR 2712 is the State of Colorado Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property Pursuant to Small Estate Proceeding C.R.S. 15-12-1201.
Who signs: The successor(s) of the deceased sign a Signature line next to SIGN and enter the Date (MM/DD/YY), subscribed and affirmed, or sworn to, before a notary public who signs the Notary Public Signature line.
You are successor(s) of the deceased.
What to bring and attach to DR 2712
Death certificate must accompany small estate affidavit.
A filled-in DR 2712 example: two successors, one vehicle
How to fill out DR 2712, box by box
State, County and the names
Enter the State and the County.
Write the Name of Successor and the Name of Successor.
Write the Name of Deceased.
Year, Make, Model and V I N
You as successor(s) of the decedent are entitled to the payment of any sums of money due and owing to the decedent, and all tangible personal property belonging to the decedent including the following described vehicle.
Enter the Year, Make, Model and V I N of the vehicle.
Signatures and dates
Sign on each Signature line next to SIGN and enter the Date (MM/DD/YY).
Notary Public
Subscribed and affirmed, or sworn to, before me: fill in the county of, State of, and this day of , 20.
Add the Notary Seal, sign on the Notary Public Signature line next to SIGN and enter the Commission Expiration Date.
More rules for DR 2712
At least ten days have elapsed since the date of death of the decedent.
No application or petition for appointment of a personal representative is pending or has been granted in any jurisdiction.
Common questions about DR 2712
What are the requirements for a Colorado small estate affidavit in 2026?
The total fair market value of all property owned by the decedent and subject to disposition by will or intestate succession at the time of the decedent's death, wherever that property is located, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed, for year of death (Y.O.D.): Y.O.D. 2026 is $88,000, Y.O.D. 2025 is $86,000, Y.O.D. 2024 is $82,000, Y.O.D. 2023 is $80,000; Y.O.D. 2022 is $74,000; Y.O.D. 2021 and 2020 is $70,000 (checked October 20, 2026).
Sources
[1] DR 2712 (04/30/26), State of Colorado Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property Pursuant to Small Estate Proceeding, Colorado Department of Revenue Division of Motor Vehicles (the Official source link on this page).