Moffat County

Moffat County is located in the northwestern corner of Colorado, bordered by Wyoming to the north and Utah to the west. Moffat County seat is Craig, which is the economic and administrative hub for this expansive rural region. Established in 1911 from portions of Routt County, Moffat County includes approximately 4,751 square miles of diverse terrain including sagebrush valleys, rugged canyons, and portions of the Elkhead Mountains. The population is approximately 13,258 residents according to recent estimates. Moffat County is named after David Moffat, a Denver banker and railroad entrepreneur who promoted development in northwestern Colorado. Major landmarks include Dinosaur National Monument along the southern border, Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge, and the Yampa River corridor. Moffat County's economy has historically centered on ranching, coal mining, and energy production, with the Craig Station power plant being a significant employer. County administration is handled through several key offices located at Moffat County Courthouse at 221 West Victory Way in Craig. Moffat County Clerk and Recorder maintains vital records, election administration, and recording functions. Moffat County Assessor's office, also located at 221 West Victory Way, handles property valuations and tax assessment. Moffat County's remote location and proximity to public lands make it unique, with vast stretches of Bureau of Land Management territory used for recreation, grazing, and energy development. Outdoor recreation draws visitors year-round for hunting, fishing, rafting, and exploring paleontological sites.

The Moffat County Court serves Moffat County and is located at 8254 for inquiries regarding case status or to obtain. The court handles civil, criminal, family, and probate cases for this county. Court records and case filings can be requested in person or through the Colorado online court portal.

Moffat County Court is located in Craig, Colorado. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases arising from Moffat County. The court also has jurisdiction over traffic violations, small claims, probate, juvenile, and mental health cases.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• To request arrest records, citizens may submit written requests to the Sheriff's Office or police department that made the arrest, specifying the individual's name and approximate date of arrest.
• Processing fees may apply for copies of arrest reports and related documentation.

• The Colorado Judicial Branch provides online case searches through the statewide system at www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/Index.cfm, where users can search for cases by party name, case number, or attorney.
• Moffat County Court Clerk's office accepts in-person and mail requests for certified copies of court documents.
• Fees for certified copies are typically $1.50 for the first page and $0.75 for each additional page, plus a $5.00 certification fee.

• Recording fees vary by document type and page count, with standard documents typically costing $13.00 for the first page and $5.00 for each additional page as of current county fee schedules.
• Moffat County provides online access to recorded documents through a subscription service or pay-per-document portal, accessible via Moffat County website at moffatcounty.colorado.gov.
• Property tax records and current year assessments can be searched online through Moffat County Assessor's website.
• Certified copies of recorded documents can be requested in person, by mail, or in some cases through the online portal, with fees applied per certification.
• Moffat County also maintains a Geographic Information System (GIS) parcel viewer available online, providing aerial imagery, parcel boundaries, ownership information, and zoning designations for public use.

Vital records for this county include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates issued under state vital statistics law.

• Processing time for in-person requests is typically immediate if the record is on file locally; mail requests may take one to two weeks.
• Death certificates can also be obtained from Moffat County Clerk and Recorder's Office with the same fee structure ($20 for the first copy, $13 for additional copies).
• State vital records can be ordered online through www.colorado.gov/cdphe/vitals or VitalChek, an authorized third-party vendor, with additional service fees applied.
• The marriage license fee is approximately $30, and there is no waiting period in Colorado.
• Divorce records (dissolution of marriage decrees) are maintained by the District Court Clerk and can be requested from Moffat County Combined Courts.

Business records, licenses, and permits for this county are processed by the County Clerk and local government offices.

• For formal business entity formation (corporations, LLCs, limited partnerships, nonprofit corporations), businesses must register with the Colorado Secretary of State.
• The Secretary of State maintains a full online business database at www.sos.state.co.us/biz, where users can search for registered business entities by name, principal name, or registration number at no charge.
• This database provides information on business status, registered agent, formation date, and principal office address.
• Moffat County Chamber of Commerce, located in Craig, provides resources for new and existing businesses and can be reached through their website at Craig-Chamber.com or by phone at.