How to Search San Juan County Records (Start Here)
San Juan 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 — San Juan District Court handles felonies and major civil cases.
- Property assessments and tax: denvergov.org/Property — San Juan'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
San Juan Court Records - Civil
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Search the San Juan County Court Civil Division for civil court cases by individual name, business name, or case number.
Jail & Inmate Records
San Juan Sheriff — Inmate Search
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Search for individuals in San Juan Sheriff Department custody. Call 720-913-3600 if not found online.
Property & Tax Records
Colorado Property
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Search for San Juan, 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 San Juan commercial or residential building permit.
San Juan Property Tax & Assessment
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Search property assessment and tax data by address. San Juan's unified assessment and taxation system.
Vital Records
Marriages | 1873-1939
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Marriages in San Juan County between September 1873 and August 1939.
San Juan 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 San Juan licensed contractor by company name.
Restaurant Inspections
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Database of restaurant & food service inspections and enforcement actions in San Juan County.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in San Juan County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in San Juan County. Start there for case lookups and dockets.
Who handles property records in San Juan 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 San Juan County? ▼
Marriage licenses in San Juan 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 San Juan County records available online? ▼
Online access in San Juan 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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