How to Search Rio Grande County Records (Start Here)
Rio Grande is Colorado's only consolidated city-county — city and county government are the same entity. This means fewer offices than typical Colorado counties.
- County public.denvercountycourt.org — search by case number, name, or view dockets and courtroom calendars. Also handle bond posting and warrant checks.
- District and Probate Court: Separate from County Court — Rio Grande District Court handles felonies and major civil cases.
- Property assessments and tax: denvergov.org/Property — Rio Grande's unified assessment and taxation system. Search by address for assessment values and tax data.
- Recorded documents: Clerk and Recorder at denvergov.org/Government/Records — deeds, mortgages, vital records.
All sources below are official and free to search.
Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
Rio Grande Court Records - Civil
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Search the Rio Grande County Court Civil Division for civil court cases by individual name, business name, or case number.
Jail & Inmate Records
Rio Grande Sheriff — Inmate Search
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Search for individuals in Rio Grande Sheriff Department custody. Call 720-913-3600 if not found online.
Property & Tax Records
Colorado Property
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Search for Rio Grande, Colorado property by address, or parcel ID number. Gives legal description, assessment information, property type, year built.
Permits
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Check the status of your Rio Grande commercial or residential building permit.
Rio Grande Property Tax & Assessment
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Search property assessment and tax data by address. Rio Grande's unified assessment and taxation system.
Vital Records
Marriages | 1873-1939
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Marriages in Rio Grande County between September 1873 and August 1939.
Rio Grande Clerk & Recorder — Vital Records
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Search for recorded documents, birth certificates, marriage licenses, and other vital records.
Business, Voter & Other
Contractor Licenses
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Find a Rio Grande licensed contractor by company name.
Restaurant Inspections
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Database of restaurant & food service inspections and enforcement actions in Rio Grande County.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Rio Grande County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in Rio Grande County. Start there for case lookups and dockets.
Who handles property records in Rio Grande County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Recorder. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the Tax Collector.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Rio Grande County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Rio Grande County are issued by the County Clerk. Birth and death certificates are available from the state Vital Records office. Divorce records come from the court that granted the decree.
Are Rio Grande County records available online? ▼
Online access in Rio Grande County varies by office. Contact the offices listed above directly by phone or in person for records not yet available online.
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