About Colorado Public Records

Colorado public records are governed by the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA), Title 24, Article 72 of the Colorado Revised Statutes. CORA gives any person the right to inspect public records at reasonable times. Records include books, papers, recordings, photographs, electronic mail, and other documents made or maintained by state and local agencies. Exemptions cover personnel records, attorney work product, trade secrets, and active-investigation files.

Colorado Public Records

Court Records

Court Dockets
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Select a county and then click on "Dockets" in the left-hand column to search Judicial District for Colorado County Court and District Court dockets.
🌐 courts.state.co.us
Court Records | CoCourts.com
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The Colorado Judicial Branch recommends this CoCourts.com service to search for court records in all Colorado counties. Requires signup and search fees.
🌐 cocourts.com
Court Records | BIS
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The Colorado Judicial Branch recommends this Background Information Services (BIS) service to search for court records in all Colorado counties. Requires signup and search fees.
🌐 bisi.com

Criminal Records

Inmates
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Use this Colorado Department of Corrections service to search for currently incarcerated offenders by DOC number, date of birth, name, and/or gender.
🌐 doc.state.co.us
Marriages | Info
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The CO Office of the State Registrar of Vital Statistics has determined it advisable to treat marriage records as confidential. This site provides info on eligibility documentation requirements fo...
🌐 cdphe.state.co.us
Sex Offenders
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Colorado Bureau of Investigation records of registered sex offenders and violent predators, offenders who have failed to register, and offenders with multiple offenses.
🌐 colorado.gov
Bank Robbers
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Photos of Colorado most-wanted bank robbers listed by year.
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Property Records

Unclaimed Property
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Colorado State Treasurer "Payback" service search for unclaimed property. Search by personal or business name. Provides names information and what to do if you are on the list. Or use the service t...
🌐 colorado.gov
Charities & Fundraisers
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Colorado Secretary of State search for registered charitable organizations, paid solicitors, and professional fundraising consultants.
🌐 sos.state.co.us

Vital Records

Divorces | Info
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Because of concern about identity theft issues, Colorado no longer provides an online divorce index. Use this link to find information on how to verify a Colorado divorce.
🌐 cdphe.state.co.us
Sales Tax Accounts
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Colorado Department of Revenue service. Scroll down to "Additional Services" and click on "Verify a License or Certificate" for verification of Colorado Sales Tax Accounts.
🌐 colorado.gov

Licenses

Nursing Homes
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Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment nursing home license search.
🌐 colorado.gov
Insurance
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Select COLORADO in the State field to search for licensed Colorado insurance agencies, companies, or agents.
🌐 sircon.com

Business

Banks & Trust Companies
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Colorado Division of Banking Department search for regulated financial institutions and services, including Commercial Banks, Industrial Banks, Money Transmitters, Trust Companies, and PDPA Deposit...
🌐 dora.colorado.gov
Campaign Finance
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Use these Colorado Secretary of State Campaign Finance databases for candidate detail information, committee reports, expenditures, registered agents, contributions, race histories, and filings.
🌐 tracer.sos.colorado.gov
Company Search
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Search the Colorado Secretary of State for Colorado corporations, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships, limited partnerships, trade names, and trademarks by name, trade name,...
🌐 sos.state.co.us
Lobbyists - by Employer
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Search the Colorado Secretary of State lobbyist database by employer name and optionally by year. Provides lobbyist ID, name, address, phone, employer information, and disclosure summary. Provides...
🌐 sos.state.co.us
Lobbyists - by Name
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Search the Colorado Secretary of State lobbyist database by name and optionally by year. Provides lobbyist ID, name, address, phone, employer information, and disclosure summary.
🌐 sos.state.co.us
Voters Statewide
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Search by name, zip code and birthdate to verify your registration information in the state of Colorado. Provided by the Colorado Secretary of State.
🌐 sos.state.co.us

Civic

Archives
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Colorado State Archives genealogy and historical Colorado birth, death, divorce, marriage, census, corrections, military, naturalization, Wills, probate, court, voters, trademark, incorporation, le...
🌐 colorado.gov
Legislation
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Search for current Colorado bills by number or full text. Gives title, sponsors, history, fiscal note, fiscal analysis, committee reports, votes, and full text of bill both before and after amendm...
🌐 leg.state.co.us
Voters
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Download the database or search for Colorado registered voters by name or address.
🌐 coloradovoters.info

Other

Bail Bonding
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Division of Insurance, Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies license verification for bail bondsmen and bail bonding companies.
🌐 colorado.gov
Delinquent Taxpayers
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Colorado Department of Revenue lists of delinquent taxpayers. Scroll to "Additional Services" and click on "View Delinquent Taxpayer Lists."
🌐 colorado.gov
Historical Records
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Colorado State historical records, including births, deaths, burials, marriages, divorces, land records, court cases, coroner inquests, military discharges, pensions, teacher licenses, voter regist...
🌐 colorado.gov
Public Utilities Commission Permits
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Search Colorado Public Utilities Commission Permits-- include chartered buses, carriers, hazardous material, interstate exempt, limousines, off-road charters, property carriers, and towing carriers...
🌐 dora.colorado.gov
Storage Tanks
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Search the Colorado Storage Tank Information system by facility, tank, owner or event to view corresponding info, address, ID # and other details.
🌐 colorado.gov
Statutes
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Colorado statutes by title, article, and section, or search by number, keyword, or phrase. Provides full text of statute.
🌐 advance.lexis.com

Frequently Asked Questions

What public records are available in Colorado?

Colorado provides public access to court records, criminal histories, vital records (birth/death/marriage), property records, professional licenses, voter registration, and business filings. Each record type has its own page on SearchSystems.net.

Are Colorado public records free?

Most online lookups — court calendars, property assessor portals, license verification, voter status — are free. Certified copies and fingerprint-based criminal-history checks typically carry a state fee.

What law governs public records in Colorado?

Colorado public records are governed by the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA), Title 24, Article 72 of the Colorado Revised Statutes.

How do I request a record not available online?

File a written records request with the state or local agency that maintains the record. Most Colorado agencies must respond within a fixed statutory window (typically 3–15 business days).