How to Search Colorado Public Records
Colorado's court, criminal, vital, property, voter, and licensing records are maintained across state agencies and the 64 counties listed below. Use the tabs to filter by record type, or jump directly to any source.
- Courts: The Colorado Supreme Court sits at the top of the system; trial-court business is handled by the District Court and County Court. Most courts publish dockets and case lookups online.
- Criminal history: The state's criminal-history repository handles official background checks. Fees and procedures are set by the state agency — see the linked official source.
- Vital records: Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates are issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (Vital Records) and may also be available locally.
- Property & recorded documents: Maintained at the county level by the Assessor, Recorder, or Clerk's office.
- Business filings: The Secretary of State (or equivalent) operates the official business-entity search.
Population
5,957,493
Households
2,331,517
Median Income
$92,911
Median Home Value
$502,200
Vital Records Databases
23 official Colorado vital records sources.
Vital Records
Archives Search | Colorado State Archives
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The Archives Search is a database that is searchable by name, record type, and time span. However, there are many records available for your research needs that are not listed in the database. The database is not an index of ALL the records held by the Colorado State Archives .
Property Alert
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ANY USER WHO ATTEMPTS TO GAIN ACCESS TO ANY INFORMATION FROM THE WEB SITE AGREES AND UNDERSTANDS THAT HE, SHE, OR IT RELEASES Boulder COUNTY, ITS ELECTED OFFICIALS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, AGENTS, AND REPRESENTATIVES FROM ANY LIABILITY OR DAMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMPLETENESS, ACCURACY, ...
Marriage Records | Colorado State Archives
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Colorado State Archives holds some, but not all, old marriage certificates for the State of Colorado. As a rule of thumb, if you got married after 1960, State Archives most likely does not have your marriage certificate. You should start your search in the Clerk & Recorder's office for the county in which you got married.
HISTORY
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The Kansas Pacific Railway granted and platted the land for the Town of Deer Trail on November 11, 1875. Early records indicate that the Evergreen Cemetery was platted at the same time · Several stage routes came through or near where Deer Trail is located carrying mail and passengers.
Obituaries, Cemeteries & the Dead | Denver Public Library Special Collections and Archives
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Obituaries, death, burial and funeral notices along with memorials and notices of thanks from the family may contain any, all or none of the facts about the deceased. The two major obituary resources are the Denver Obituary Project from the Denver Public Library and the Colorado Obituary Project from the Colorado Genealogical Society.
Request data for research | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
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Vital records, including birth, death, adoption, marriage, and divorce, are confidential per Colorado state statute (C.R.S. 25-2-117) . As a result, Colorado vital records are not public records and therefore not searchable online. Vital records can only be released to those who are eligible.
Landmark Web Home Page
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The information contained on this grantor/grantee index is deemed reliable but its accuracy can not be guaranteed. Information from this site should not be relied upon or used as a substitute for title insurance. User acknowledges that, in using this information, he assumes the risk of error ...
CITY OF EVANS CEMETERY DIRECTORY LAST DECFIRST DECMIDDLE BLOCK LOT SPACE BURIED
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CITY OF EVANS · CEMETERY DIRECTORY · LAST · DECFIRST · DECMIDDLE · BLOCK · LOT · SPACE · BURIED · VETERAN · ABBOTT · Rosa · Block 1 · 121 · 3 · 12/07/1946 · ABEGTA · ALENA · County Area · 285 · 7/11/1937 · ABEYTA · RAMONA · County Area ·
Browser Test - Jefferson County Clerk/Recorder Web Access
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Marriage · Online Application · Search Marriage Index · My Account · My Shopping Basket · Real Estate · Search Real Estate Index · FAQ · Frequently Asked Questions · Today · Yesterday · This Week · Last Week · This Month · Last Month · X · To cancel, click 'Cancel', or press ...
Vital Records - Birth & Death Certificates
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Applicant/requestors must submit proof of their relationship or documentation to establish their legal interest in obtaining vital records (e.g., birth or marriage certificates, certified court orders, insurance policies). Certificates are released only to the applicant/requestor and upon proof of identification. We will contact you with questions. Certificates are not available at time of order. To receive a standard certificate, you must submit the following: 1. Complete and signed Colorado Application form 2.
Other topics regarding Vital Records | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
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Colorado recognizes both ceremonial and common-law marriages . Our Office of the State Registrar can provide verification for ceremonial marriages that have been registered with the state. Couples themselves may solemnize their own marriage (perform their own marriage ceremony).
Highland Cemetery | New Castle, CO
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Cemetery Grounds New Castle’s Cemetery was founded in 1888, the same year the Town of New Castle was incorporated. The earliest recorded burials are from 1889 . Among the first known burials were Civil War veterans who settled in New Castle ...
Obituaries, Cemeteries & the Dead | Denver Public Library Special Collections and Archives
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Obituaries, death, burial and funeral notices along with memorials and notices of thanks from the family may contain any, all or none of the facts about the deceased. The two major obituary resources are the Denver Obituary Project from the Denver Public Library and the Colorado Obituary Project from the Colorado Genealogical Society.
Pueblo Obituary Archives | Pueblo City-County Library
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The Pueblo Obituary Archive contains listings of local obituaries scanned from The Pueblo Chieftain . A scan of the obituary is available on microfilm in the Local History & Genealogy Department in the Rawlings Public Library, 100 E. Abriendo Ave. Pueblo, CO during normal operating hours.
Boulder County Marriages | 1860-1900
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Fort Logan National Cemetery - Denver County, Colorado
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Home > United States > Colorado > Denver > Fort Logan National Cemetery · Colorado Newspapers, Full Search (1859-1978), 288 titles ... Records of burials were provided to this website by the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs. These records may not represent the complete list of burials, only those that are on file with the VA.
Search Cemeteries - Find a Grave
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Colorado County× · Refine Search · Page · of 8 · Settings · List Settings · Use infinite scroll · Condensed list (no thumbnail) Loading... Previous page · Also known as: Jones Cemetery · Garwood, Colorado County, Texas, United States of America · 2 requests ·
Online Marriage Application - El Paso Colorado Clerk & Recorders Office Web Access
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A license to marry in Colorado may be obtained during regular business hours in the Recording Department located at the Main Office-Citizens Service Center, Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. and at the North Motor Vehicle Office on Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. , in accordance with the ...
Boulder Genealogical Society : Cemeteries : Lyons Cemetery
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Lyons Cemetery Burial List 1888 - Present Lyons, Boulder, Colorado Compiled by: Diane Goode Benedict and Frances Brodie Brackett Published by: Applications, Plus · The list is up to date through 2007 using cemetery records, Longmont and Boulder, Colorado area funeral home records, Lyons, Longmont, ...
Pitkin County CO Birth Certificate, Marriage & Death Records
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The Pitkin County Vital Records Office provides you with birth, death, and marriage certificates. Contact details and address here.
Police Records & Accident Reports
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The completed report will automatically notify the Records Division of your request. Please enter "Police Department" in the Payment Type, Incident/Case # in the Account Number Field (if you do not know the Incident/Case Number, enter the last name of the person you are searching), and in the Comment Section enter "SPD records request".
Boulder Genealogical Society : Cemeteries : Columbia Cemetery
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Columbia Cemetery, Boulder, Colorado, 1870 to the Present, Index of Burials, Updated December 2001. Compiled by Mary McRoberts for the Boulder Genealogical Society, Boulder, Colorado. Click on a letter below to browse surnames beginning with that letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R ...
Tri-County Obituaries
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The first obituaries were initially contributed by the Huerfano County researchers, but as time went by we found it growing into its own Project. When we reached 25,000 obituaries we realized we would have to break it down into seperate phases. We are well on our way to hitting 100,000 obituaries!
Colorado Counties
64 Colorado counties are indexed on SearchSystems.net — top 28 counties shown below. Browse the full directory or click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a free statewide criminal search in Colorado?▼
Colorado's official criminal-history repository is operated by the state law-enforcement agency. Free public access to a complete criminal history is generally not available; an official background check typically requires fingerprints and a fee. County-level court records can be searched at no cost through individual court websites.
How do I search Colorado court cases?▼
Colorado's court system is headed by the Colorado Supreme Court. Trial-court business is handled by the District Court and County Court. Many Colorado courts publish docket searches and case lookups online — see the Court Records tab above for direct links.
Where do I search Colorado business entities?▼
The Colorado Secretary of State (or equivalent agency) operates the official business-entity search. You can typically search corporations, LLCs, LPs, and other registered entities by name or registration number. See the Licenses or Business tab above.
What is the difference between Assessor and Recorder in Colorado?▼
The Assessor determines property values for tax purposes. The Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder) records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents. Some county offices combine these roles, others keep them separate. Check the specific county page for details.
How do I obtain a Colorado birth or death certificate?▼
Colorado vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates) are issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (Vital Records) and, in many cases, by local county clerks. Fees and ID requirements are set by the issuing agency.
Are Colorado property records free to search?▼
Most county-level property and recorded-document searches are free for basic information through the Assessor or Recorder website. Certified copies of deeds typically have a per-page fee. Direct links are in the Property Records tab above.
How do I check a Colorado sex offender?▼
The Colorado sex offender registry is maintained by the state law-enforcement agency under the Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act. The registry is searchable by name, ZIP code, or address.
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