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The Colorado Courts E-Filing system allows authorized users to file and serve documents electronically in the Colorado Courts. Licensed attorneys may use the system for civil, criminal, domestic, water, probate, and appellate court cases. Self-represented litigants may use the system where and when available.

Service by mail is complete on mailing; (C) If the person served has no known address, leaving a copy with the clerk of the court; or (D) Delivering a copy by any other means, including E-Service, other electronic means or a designated overnight courier, consented to in writing by the person served.

The United States District Court for the District of Colorado (in case citations, D. Colo. or D. Col.) is a federal court in the Tenth Circuit (except for patent claims and claims against the U.S. government under the Tucker Act, which are appealed to the Federal Circuit).

Lastly, after service is performed by your chosen process server, you need to make sure that they fill out a form called a Return of Service or Affidavit of Service. This form must be signed in front of a notary unless the process server is a peace officer.

(k)Time Limit for Service. If a defendant is not served within 26 weeks after the complaint is filed, the court--on motion or on its own after notice to the plaintiff--shall dismiss the action without prejudice against that defendant or order that service be made within a specified time.

If you did not receive your court papers, then the plaintiff can ask the judge to proceed with the default judgment in your case. However, they must prove that the process server served you with the notice of claim and has a valid claim against you.