Arvada, Colorado Public Records

The Arvada Police Department plays a crucial role in maintaining public safety within the community. The Arvada Colorado National Sex Offender Registry, managed by the US Department of Justice, allows residents to search for and monitor registered sex offenders in the area. The Arvada Colorado FBI Most Wanted Criminals website, operated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, provides information on the city's most wanted fugitives. Additionally, the Arvada Colorado Voter Registration Records, available through the USA.gov platform, offer a resource for individuals to verify their voter registration status and participate in the democratic process.

Additionally, the city's economic development initiatives are showcased on the Arvada Colorado USA.gov Public Records Guide, highlighting the community's commitment to fostering a vibrant and diverse local economy.

Arvada voters are served by the Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder's Elections Division, located at 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Suite 2540, Golden, CO 80419 (phone: 303-271-8111, website: jeffco.us/clerk/elections). Colorado residents can register to vote online at govotecolorado.gov, the official state voter registration portal operated by the Colorado Secretary of State. The registration deadline is 8 days before any election for online registration, though in-person registration is available through Election Day at voter service and polling centers. Voters must provide a valid Colorado driver's license or identification card number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number. Arvada holds municipal elections for mayor and city council members. The City of Arvada has seven council members elected from six wards plus one at-large seat, along with a directly elected mayor. Municipal elections are held in November of odd-numbered years, with the next scheduled for November 2025. Information about Arvada candidates and local ballot measures is available at arvada.org/elections. Arvada residents can find their assigned polling place and voter service center locations by visiting jeffco.us/clerk/elections/polling-places or by calling the Elections Division. Colorado is a universal mail ballot state, meaning all active registered voters automatically receive a mail ballot for every election. Voters can return ballots by mail (postage-free), at 24-hour ballot drop boxes located throughout Jefferson County, or in person at voter service centers. Ballot drop box locations in Arvada include Arvada City Hall at 8101 Ralston Road and the Arvada Center at 6901 Wadsworth Boulevard. Under Colorado law (C.R.S. § 1-2-227), voter registration lists are public records available for purchase, though use is restricted to election and political purposes. Campaign finance reports are publicly searchable at tracer.sos.colorado.gov, maintained by the Secretary of State. Election results by precinct are published at jeffco.us/clerk/elections after each election. In the November 2024 presidential election, Jefferson County reported approximately 67% voter turnout with over 380,000 ballots cast from approximately 567,000 active registered voters. On November 3, 2026, Arvada and Jefferson County voters will decide several important races including the Colorado gubernatorial election (Governor Jared Polis's term expires in 2027, so the 2026 race will determine his successor or re-election), Colorado State Senate and House of Representatives seats, Jefferson County Commissioner positions, Jefferson County Sheriff, and potentially state ballot initiatives. Colorado does not have a U.S. Senate seat up in 2026. Voters should check jeffco.us/clerk/elections and govotecolorado.gov for candidate filings, ballot issue information, and voter guides as the election approaches.