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

Voter Records Databases

4 official Colorado voter records sources.

Voter Records

Voter Registration and Voter Information - Boulder County
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Register to vote or update your registration year-round at any of our three Boulder County Clerk & Recorder offices . During election periods, eligible residents may also register to vote at any Vote Center. There is no deadline to register to vote in Colorado.
Voters
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Voters · 2018 General Election results · Do you have a Colorado driver's license or ID card? Yes, register online · No, complete the paper registration form (PDF) What do you want to do? (Get help) Check my mail ballot status · Find my registration · Change party affiliation or choose ...
GoVoteColorado Video Challenge
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Tell voters that they can register, or update their registration, at GoVoteColorado.com. Must not endorse or mention any candidates or issues on the November 2014 ballot. ... All entries must be received no later than 11:59 pm on October 24, 2014. Post your completed video on YouTube. Send a link to your video to Richard.coolidge@coloradosos.gov.
News Release - Colorado Secretary of State
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155 voting centers and 417 drop boxes are available for voters statewide . Voters can look up their locations, opening date, and hours at GoVoteColorado.gov. Colorado voters can visit GoVoteColorado.gov to: Register to vote or update their voter registration ·

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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