About Boulder County
Boulder County, Colorado, is a diverse region spanning approximately 742 square miles in north-central Colorado, stretching from the High Plains to the Continental Divide. Boulder County seat is Boulder, a vibrant city home to the University of Colorado Boulder County and approximately 108,000 residents. Boulder County's total population exceeds 330,000, making it one of Colorado's most populous counties. Boulder County includes a unique blend of urban centers, including Longmont, Lafayette, Louisville, and Erie, alongside mountain communities such as Nederland, Ward, and Jamestown. Major landmarks include the iconic Flatirons rock formations, Rocky Mountain National Park's southern border, the Indian Peaks Wilderness, Brainard Lake Recreation Area, and Boulder County Creek. Established in 1861 as one of Colorado's original 17 counties, Boulder County has evolved from a gold rush mining region to a center of technology, aerospace, environmental research, and higher education. Boulder County is served by several key administrative offices: Boulder County Clerk and Recorder at 1750 33rd Street, Boulder County, CO 80301, handles vital records, elections, and property recording; Boulder County Assessor's Office at 1325 Pearl Street, Boulder County, CO 80302, maintains property valuations and tax assessment records; and various other departments housed in Boulder County Courthouse and administrative buildings throughout Boulder County seat, providing full public services to Everyone.
Court Records & Case Information
Boulder County Colorado Court is located at 1777 6th Street, Boulder, CO 80302. It is a district court that serves the citizens of Boulder County. It is a trial court of general jurisdiction and handles civil, criminal, family, juvenile, probate, and traffic cases. The court also has a small claims division.
Sheriff, Police & Law Enforcement
Law Enforcement & Arrests
- § 24-72-203), and requests can be submitted to the arresting agency or the Sheriff's Office.
- Written requests should specify the individual's name, date of birth, and approximate arrest date.
Criminal, Arrest & Jail Records
Mugshots & Booking Photos
Courts & Case Records
- The Clerk of Court office accepts in-person, mail, and online requests for court documents.
- Filing fees vary by case type, with civil filing fees starting around $97 for county court and $230 for district court.
Property & Public Records
- The office provides a free online public records search through their website, allowing users to search the reception database by name, document type, or reception number dating back to the 1860s.
- Scanned document images are available online for records from 1978 forward; earlier documents require in-person or mail requests.
- Certified copies cost $2.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page of the same document.
- Walk-in service is available during business hours, and many documents can be requested by mail or email.
Vital Records
Vital records for this county include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates issued under state vital statistics law.
- Processing time is typically 3-5 business days for in-person requests at the state office and 4-6 weeks for mail requests.
- Online ordering is available through VitalChek.com for expedited service with additional fees.
- The marriage license fee is $30.