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County
Arapahoe County
County seat
Littleton
Population
387,349
Arapahoe County population
655,070
Local records
City of Aurora
ZIP codes
80247, 80137, 80045, 80018, 80019, 80016, 80014, 80015, 80012, 80013, 80010, 80017, 80011, 80040, 80041, 80042, 80044, 80046, 80047

About Aurora public records

Residents looking to request public and vital records can do so under the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA), which handles access to government documents. For vital records such as birth, death, and marriage certificates, the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder’s office is the primary point of contact. Court records are available through the Arapahoe County District Court, which manages case filings and legal documents.

Residents access election services through the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder's Elections Division, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, CO 80120 303-795-4511, arapahoevotes.gov).

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How do I look up property records in Aurora, Colorado?

Property records for Aurora, Colorado are maintained by the Adams County Assessor's Office and the Adams County Clerk and Recorder. The Assessor's Office is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all taxable property within Adams County, including parcels in Aurora. Records available include property ownership, assessed values, legal descriptions, parcel maps, and tax history. The Adams County Clerk and Recorder maintains recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements. Many Colorado counties provide online property record searches through their county websites. The Adams County Treasurer handles property tax payments and tax sale information.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Aurora, Colorado?

Birth, death, and marriage records for Aurora, Colorado residents are available through both county and state offices. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Vital Records Section, located in Denver, maintains statewide vital records and can issue certified copies of birth and death certificates for events occurring anywhere in Colorado. Orders can be placed online, by mail, or in person. Locally, the Adams County Clerk's office issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for Adams County. Birth and death certificates may also be available through local vital records offices. Requestors typically need to provide valid photo identification and proof of their relationship to the person named on the record. Processing times and fees vary by office and record type.

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