DR 5714, REQUEST FOR COPY
3. Be specific when entering the period of the return(s). For
1. This form must be filled out accurately and completely.
It must also be notarized. Requests must be notarized
example, if you want copies of your returns for the years
due to the increased use of electronic filing. Electroni-
1999 through 2001, enter January 1999 in the BEGINNING
cally filed returns or payments do not require a signature.
column and December 2001 in the ENDING column. Do
Therefore, the Tax Files Office will not have anything to
NoT complete a separate form for each year you are re-
compare the signature on the DR 5714 request for copy
questing.
form. The Colorado Department of Revenue does ev-
erything it can to keep taxpayer information confidential.
4. To request a copy of a return(s) for another taxpayer,
a written authorization (a Power of Attorney or, if ap-
These precautions to ensure against potential identity
plicable, a copy of a death certificate) will be required
theft are necessary. The Tax Files Office will not accept
before we can release the information. The individual's
requests for copies by fax because original signatures
signature on the front of this form is also acceptable.
of both the requestor and the notary are required for
security purposes. Mail the completed form to: Colorado
5. It will take from seven to ten days to receive your copies.
Department of Revenue, Tax files, Denver, Co 80261.
There is no way to speed up this process because our
files are recorded on microfilm and stored at a remote
2. The Colorado Department of Revenue retains copies of
location.
tax returns for nine years plus the first six months of the
calendar year. for example, a 1997 document is avail-
6. Please fAx us at 303-289-6122 or call us at 303-866-5609
able until June 30, 2007. This copy retention schedule is
or 303-866-5407, if you have any questions.
established by the Colorado Attorney General, the State
Archivist and the State Auditor. If you have questions,
Common filings:
you may call the Tax Files Office at (303) 866-5407 or
Form Title
Form Number
Pages
(303) 866-5609. We do not maintain federal records. To
Income Tax Return form DR 0104
2 Pages
obtain federal returns or information, contact the Internal
Sales Tax Return form DR 0100
1 Page
Revenue Service.
Cashed Refund Check
2 Pages
If the cost of copies is more than the fee you submit, you
will receive a bill.