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State
Colorado
County seat
Colorado Springs
Population
730,395
Area
2,130 sq mi
Founded
1861
Cities and towns
13

El Paso County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. El Paso County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement in unincorporated areas of El Paso County, as well as managing El Paso County jail and processing arrests.

Police Departments. El Paso County is served by multiple law enforcement agencies, including El Paso County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments such as the Colorado Springs Police Department, Fountain Police Department, and Manitou Springs Police Department. Each agency operates within its jurisdiction, with the Sheriff's Office covering unincorporated areas and the city departments handling urban areas.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. El Paso County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 27 East Vermijo Avenue in Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903, provides law enforcement services to unincorporated areas of El Paso County and operates El Paso County Criminal Justice Center detention facility. Inmates housed at El Paso County jail can be located through the online inmate search portal at www.soepc.org/inmate search, which provides booking information, charges, bond amounts, and projected release dates. Arrest records in El Paso County are public records under the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act (C.R.S. § 24-72-301 et seq.) and the Colorado Open Records Act (C.R.S. § 24-72-200.1 et seq.).

Arrest Records. Arrest records in El Paso County are maintained by El Paso County Sheriff's Office and local police departments.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in El Paso County are taken and retained by El Paso County Sheriff's Office during the booking process.

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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in El Paso County, Colorado?

Mugshots or booking photos in El Paso County, Colorado, can be accessed through the El Paso County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office provides an online portal where you can view booking photos of individuals currently held at the Criminal Justice Center. To access these photos, visit the local Sheriff's Office website and use their inmate search feature to locate the individual's booking information, which includes their mugshot.

How do I get a criminal background check in El Paso County, Colorado?

To obtain a criminal background check in El Paso County, Colorado, you should contact the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The CBI provides a statewide criminal history check service, which can be requested online through their Internet Criminal History Check System (ICHC). For local background checks, you can also visit the El Paso County Sheriff's Office Records Section, which may provide additional information specific to this county.

How can I look up sex offenders in El Paso County, Colorado?

To look up sex offenders in El Paso County, Colorado, you can use the Colorado Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and provides information about registered sex offenders throughout the state, including El Paso County. You can search the registry online by name, address, or proximity to a specific location to find detailed information about registered offenders in the area.

How do I register to vote in El Paso County, Colorado?

You can register to vote in El Paso County through the Colorado Secretary of State online portal at www.GoVoteColorado.gov, in person at the El Paso County Clerk and Recorder Elections Division at 1675 Garden of the Gods Road, or by mailing a voter registration application. Colorado allows voter registration up to and including Election Day, though the deadline to receive a mail ballot is 8 days before the election. For assistance, contact the El Paso County Elections Office at (719) 575-VOTE (8683) or visit www.epcvotes.com. Colorado automatically mails ballots to all registered active voters approximately 18-22 days before each election.

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

Property records in El Paso County can be searched online for free through the El Paso County Clerk and Recorder's Mix system at adv2.epcrecorder.com for recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, and liens. For property tax assessment information, ownership details, and sales history, use the local Assessor's parcel search at adv.epcgis.org. The county also provides an interactive GIS mapping system at gis.elpasoco.com with aerial photos and parcel boundaries. For certified copies of recorded documents, contact the Clerk and Recorder at (719) 520-6200 or visit 1675 Garden of the Gods Road.

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

Birth and death certificates for El Paso County can be obtained through the El Paso County Public Health Office at 1675 West Garden of the Gods Road, Colorado Springs, or the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Vital Records Section in Denver. Birth certificates cost $20.00 for the first certified copy and $13.00 for additional copies, while death certificates are the same price. You must provide valid photo identification and demonstrate eligible relationship under C.R.S. § 25-2-117. Processing takes 2-3 weeks by mail or same-day for walk-in requests when records are readily available, with online expedited ordering available through www.colorado.gov/cdphe/vitals.

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

Business entity records for corporations and LLCs are searchable through the Colorado Secretary of State Business Database at www.sos.state.co.us/biz/BusinessEntityCriteriaExt.do at no charge. Trade name (DBA) registrations filed in El Paso County are maintained by the El Paso County Clerk and Recorder at (719) 520-6200. City of Colorado Springs business licenses are administered by the Revenue Division at (719) 385-5903. Professional licenses for regulated occupations can be searched through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) license lookup at apps.colorado.gov.

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