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Douglas County Property Tax Information

The Douglas County Treasurer bills and collects the property taxes and keeps the record of what is owed and what has been paid on each parcel in the county.

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Douglas County at a glance

State
Colorado
County seat
Castle Rock
Population
357,978
Area
843 sq mi
Founded
1861
Cities and towns
7

Douglas County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Douglas County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for Douglas County, responsible for maintaining public safety in unincorporated areas and managing Douglas County jail.

Police Departments. Douglas County is served by several law enforcement agencies, including Douglas County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments in cities such as Castle Rock, Parker, and Lone Tree.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Douglas County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency serving unincorporated areas of Douglas County and is headquartered at 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, CO 80109. Douglas County Detention Facility, located at the same Justice Way address, houses inmates arrested in Douglas County, and the Sheriff's Office provides an online inmate search tool accessible through their website where the public can search current inmates by name, booking number, or date of birth.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Douglas County are maintained by Douglas County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records through the Sheriff's Office, either in person or via written request, in compliance with the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA).

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Douglas County are taken and retained by Douglas County Sheriff's Office during the booking process at the detention facility. These booking photos are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office website or by submitting a formal request.

Douglas County Treasurer, located at 100 Third Street (phone: 303-660-7460), collects property taxes and provides online access to current and delinquent tax information, payment history, and tax lien records. Douglas County Clerk and Recorder's Office, located at 301 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104 (phone: 303-660-7469), maintains all land and property records for Douglas County.

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Douglas County

Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.

From the old mine records

What is on record in Douglas County

Old mine sites
103
Sites with no status in the records
9
Still producing
71
Main minerals
Feldspar; construction sand and gravel; Clay
Holes drawn on the old survey maps
111
Shafts and tunnels
5
What they are
gravel pit, quarry, mine shaft, adit
Maps surveyed
1954 to 1994
Records behind them
322 records for 294 sites, the rest are the same working written down more than once
Sources
USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features

Is an old working under a property here?

The mine records hold 183 named mine sites inside the county, 103 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 111 holes drawn inside the county, 5 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are Feldspar; construction sand and gravel; Clay.

A point in either file is a location, not a property line: the sheet shows the opening on the surface, not the rooms under it. The record that shows what runs under a parcel is the mine map. The OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds scanned underground mine maps and answers requests for a named mine or an area. Colorado's cover is a protection program run by DRMS, not an insurance policy sold by insurers.

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Douglas County: the boundary from the Census Bureau, and one dot for each old mine or hole on record inside it. Purple is a shaft or a tunnel. Hover a dot for its name.
Colorado mine map and abandoned mine records
Named workings recorded in Douglas County (162 shown, 111 unnamed on the map)

Disclaimer: The mine information here is for general information only. Old mine records can be incomplete, outdated or wrong, and finding nothing here does not mean there is nothing there. Check with the mine map office named here before you rely on it, and have a qualified engineer look at any ground you are worried about. PublicRecordCenter.com assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this information.

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Where to find mugshots or booking photos in Douglas County, Colorado?

Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Douglas County Sheriff's Office or a city police department in Douglas County. Ask that agency for its record. Under C.R.S. 24-72-305.5, it is unlawful to obtain a booking photograph knowing it will be posted on a website or in a publication that charges a fee to remove it; anyone requesting booking photos from a custodian must sign a statement that they will not be used that way.

How to get a criminal background check in Douglas County, Colorado?

The Colorado criminal history record comes from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Biometric Identification and Records Unit. Name and date of birth search online through the Internet Criminal History Check (ICHC), or a request by name or by fingerprints to the CBI for a notarized copy. Fee: $6.00 for each online Internet Criminal History Check (ICHC) search; $13.00 for a name based request by mail.

How to look up sex offenders in Douglas County, Colorado?

Search the Colorado Sex Offender Registry (CBI), or every state at once on the National Sex Offender Public Website run by the U.S. Department of Justice.

How do I register to vote in Douglas County, Colorado?

Register with the county clerk and recorder or through the Colorado Secretary of State. You can also register online with the state online registration. Voters may register through Election Day; to get a ballot by mail, register online or by mail through the 8th day before Election Day, then in person at a voter service and polling center.

How do I look up property records in Douglas County, Colorado?

Deeds and other recorded land documents in Douglas County are kept by the Douglas County clerk and recorder. Property values are set by the county assessor, and tax bills come from the county treasurer. Source: official state page.

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

Certified birth and death certificates for Colorado come from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Office of the State Registrar of Vital Statistics. Birth and death certificates are also issued at the nearest Local Vital Records office, at the same fees. Online through GoCertificates or VitalChek as linked by the office, by mail to the address printed on the state application, or in person by appointment at the state office or at a Local Vital Records office. Fee: $25 for the first certified copy of a birth or death certificate; $20 for each additional copy ordered at the same time (fee schedule effective 1/1/2026).

How do I find business license records in Douglas County, Colorado?

Business entity filings are searched with the Colorado Secretary of State. Some business licenses come from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies; other licenses are issued through local city or county offices.

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