Start with courts.state.co.us — Colorado has one of the best unified online court search systems in the country. One search covers all 64 counties, all District and County Courts. For statewide criminal history, use the CBI online check at cbichecks.cbi.state.co.us (costs a fee but gives instant results). For property, start with the County Assessor, then the County Clerk and Recorder for deeds.
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How to Search Colorado Criminal Records
Start with courts.state.co.us for court case records — this free statewide search covers criminal cases across all 64 Colorado counties. If you need a formal statewide criminal history check, use the CBI (Colorado Bureau of Investigation) online portal at cbichecks.cbi.state.co.us — it costs around $7 and returns results quickly. This is one of the most affordable and accessible state criminal checks in the country. For county jail inmates, go to the specific county Sheriff's website. For state prison inmates, use the Colorado DOC offender search.
How to Search Colorado Court Records
Use courts.state.co.us for everything — this single portal covers District Court (felonies, civil over $15,000, divorce), County Court (misdemeanors, traffic, civil under $15,000, small claims), and Denver County Court. Denver is unique — it combines both county and municipal court functions. For federal cases, use PACER. Colorado's unified court system is one of the easiest in the country to search.
How to Search Colorado Property Records
Start with the County Assessor's website for property valuations and ownership. Then go to the County Clerk and Recorder for deeds, mortgages, liens, and recorded documents. For tax bills and payment, check the County Treasurer. Most Colorado counties have solid online property search tools. Denver, El Paso (Colorado Springs), Arapahoe, and Jefferson counties have the most comprehensive systems.
How to Get Colorado Vital Records
For birth and death certificates, order from CDPHE (Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment) or the county Vital Records office. For marriage licenses, go to the County Clerk and Recorder. For divorce records, search courts.state.co.us — divorce cases are in the District Court system. Colorado marriage licenses can be applied for online in most counties.
Where do I search for Colorado public records? ▼
Different agencies in Colorado maintain different records. The Clerk of Court handles court filings. The County Assessor handles ownership and valuations. The County Clerk handles birth, death, and marriage. These are separate systems with separate searches.
Why does my Colorado search return no results? ▼
The most common reason is searching the wrong system. Many records are split between state and county offices. Try switching to the correct office for your record type — court records are not stored with property or vital records.
Is there a single database for all Colorado records? ▼
No single system covers all Colorado public records. Court records, property records, and vital records each have their own search portal maintained by a different agency.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I search Colorado court records? ▼
Use Colorado Courts E-Filing at courts.state.co.us. Case records from district, county, and municipal courts are searchable statewide.
Is there a free statewide criminal search? ▼
No free statewide criminal database. The CBI offers background checks for a fee. Court case records are searchable through the courts website.
How are Colorado property records organized? ▼
Each county has an Assessor for property valuations and a Clerk and Recorder for deeds, mortgages, and liens. The Treasurer handles tax billing.
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