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Fremont County Property Tax Information

The Fremont 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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Fremont County at a glance

State
Colorado
County seat
Canon City
Population
48,939
Area
1,533 sq mi
Founded
1861
Cities and towns
9

Fremont County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Fremont County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement in the unincorporated areas of Fremont County.

Police Departments. Fremont County is served by several law enforcement agencies, including Fremont County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments in cities like Canon City and Florence. The Florence Police Department serves the city of Florence, coordinating with the Sheriff's Office on major crimes and regional safety initiatives.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Fremont County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 615 Macon Avenue, Room 100, Cañon City, CO 81212, provides law enforcement services throughout the unincorporated areas of Fremont County and operates Fremont County Detention Center. Fremont County Detention Center houses both pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates, and inmate information can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office website via an online inmate roster that includes booking photos, charges, bond amounts, and projected release dates. Municipal police departments serve incorporated municipalities within Fremont County, including the Cañon City Police Department (located at 609 Macon Avenue, Cañon City, CO 81212, phone 719-269-9011) and the Florence Police Department, which provide law enforcement within their respective city limits. Arrest records in Fremont County are considered public records under the Colorado Open Records Act (C.R.S. § 24-72-201 et seq.), also known as CORA. Citizens may request arrest records by submitting a written request to the Sheriff's Office or the respective police department that made the arrest, though certain information may be redacted for ongoing investigations or privacy concerns.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Fremont County are maintained by Fremont County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly, following the procedures outlined under the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA).

Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup services are available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing family members and legal representatives to find information about current detainees.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Fremont County are taken and retained by Fremont County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office website or by formal request. The availability of mugshots online is subject to the policies of the Sheriff's Office and any applicable state regulations.

Building permits for construction and renovation projects are issued by Fremont County Building Department (719-269-0335), which enforces the International Building Code and conducts inspections. Fremont County Treasurer's Office (phone 719-276-7330) handles tax collection and maintains records of tax payments, delinquencies, and tax lien sales. Fremont County Planning and Zoning Department (719-276-7370) manages land use permits, zoning compliance, and subdivision approvals for unincorporated areas.

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Fremont County

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

From the old mine records

What is on record in Fremont County

Old mine sites
335
Sites with no status in the records
22
Still producing
97
Main minerals
Uranium; Feldspar; Copper
Holes drawn on the old survey maps
496
Shafts and tunnels
97
What they are
prospect pit, quarry, adit, mine shaft
Maps surveyed
1954 to 1994
Records behind them
997 records for 950 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 454 named mine sites inside the county, 335 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 496 holes drawn inside the county, 97 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are Uranium; Feldspar; Copper.

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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Fremont 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 Fremont County (241 shown, 220 more named and 455 unnamed on the map)

Rows taken off the old survey maps open the USGS record of what sits at that spot, because no single feature on those maps has a page of its own. Rows from the mine records open their own USGS page.

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 can I find mugshots or booking photos in Fremont County, Colorado?

Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Fremont County Sheriff's Office or a city police department in Fremont 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 do I get a criminal background check in Fremont 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 can I look up sex offenders in Fremont 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 Fremont 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 Fremont County, Colorado?

Deeds and other recorded land documents in Fremont County are kept by the Fremont 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 Fremont 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 Fremont 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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