Colorado Public Records

To get a copy of a will in Larimer County, Colorado (Fort Collins area), three steps. (1) **Find the probate case** at the **Colorado Judicial Branch case search** at https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/courts-records-search — search by decedent's name; covers Larimer County District Court probate cases (8th Judicial District). Returns case number, executor/personal representative, asset summary, and document docket. (2) **Order the will copy** at the **Larimer Combined Courts Probate Division** at 201 LaPorte Ave, Fort Collins CO 80521, phone (970) 494-3500. **Document copy fees** under C.R.S. § 13-32-104: **$0.25 per page** non-certified; **$20 plus $0.25/page** for certified. **In-person review at the courthouse is FREE** — Colorado allows public-access terminals at the Clerk's office; you only pay for copies. (3) **Probate filing fees** for context (Colorado): **$199** for opening informal probate (Colorado uses the Uniform Probate Code under C.R.S. Title 15) — Colorado has one of the most streamlined probate systems in the U.S. **Letters Testamentary** issued upon appointment. **Personal Representative compensation** under C.R.S. § 15-12-721 — reasonable compensation, no statutory percentage. **Small estate alternative** (Colorado): estates under **$80,000 in personal property** (no real property) can use a **Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit** — no court filing required (C.R.S. § 15-12-1201). (4) **Important**: a will alone does NOT transfer property — it must go through probate to be enforceable in Colorado, just like other states. (5) **Wills filed for safekeeping** (before death) under C.R.S. § 15-11-515 are NOT public until after death. (6) **Sealed probate matters**: family conservatorships and certain juvenile matters are not publicly visible. (7) **Self-Help**: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/self-help-resources/probate. **For attorney consultation**: Colorado Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service at https://www.cobar.org. Sources: Colorado Judicial Branch, Larimer Combined Courts, C.R.S. Title 15 (Uniform Probate Code), C.R.S. §§ 13-32-104, 15-12-721, 15-12-1201, 15-11-515.

To obtain a copy of an accident report in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, online, two main sources. (1) **Colorado Springs Police Department** for accidents inside city limits — https://coloradosprings.gov/police, 705 S Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs CO 80903, phone (719) 444-7000. **CSPD Records Unit** at https://coloradosprings.gov/policerecords — online request via the city portal; some traffic-accident reports available via **LexisNexis BuyCrash** at https://www.buycrash.com (CSPD participates), **$10–$15 per report** depending on type. (2) **El Paso County Sheriff's Office** for accidents in unincorporated areas of the county — https://www.epcsheriffsoffice.com, 27 E Vermijo Ave, Colorado Springs CO 80903, phone (719) 520-7100. CORA records request via the Sheriff's portal. (3) **Colorado State Patrol** for accidents on state highways and interstates (I-25, I-70, US-24) — https://csp.colorado.gov; State Patrol crash reports also available via BuyCrash at https://www.buycrash.com. (4) **CORA fees** under C.R.S. § 24-72-205: up to **$33.58 per hour** research time + **$0.25 per page**; agencies must respond within 3 working days. As the direct party (driver, passenger, registered owner), most agencies waive fees. **What's released**: accident date, location, parties, narrative, contributing factors, vehicle damage, citations issued. **What may be redacted**: identifying info on minors, certain medical info. (5) **Required SR-1 reports** to Colorado DMV — for accidents with injury, death, or >$1,000 property damage; file with DMV within 60 days. (6) **For court traffic case info** (citations, dispositions): Colorado Judicial Branch at https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/courts-records-search — search 4th Judicial District (El Paso County). (7) **Insurance company** is often the easiest source: most insurers obtain the report and provide a copy free upon request. Sources: Colorado Springs PD, El Paso County Sheriff, Colorado State Patrol, BuyCrash, C.R.S. § 24-72-205.

Free copies of a domestic violence (DV) case file in Adams County, Colorado are available — but DV cases involve special victim-protection rules. **Steps using only a name**: (1) **Colorado Judicial Branch case search** at https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/courts-records-search — free name search; covers Adams County District Court and Adams County Court (county courts NOT generally included for Denver but ARE included for most other counties via the Data Access program at https://www.jbits.courts.state.co.us/pas/pubaccess/). Returns case number, parties, charges, hearing dates, dispositions. (2) **Once you have the case number**, contact the **Adams County Combined Court Clerk** at 1100 Judicial Center Dr, Brighton CO 80601, phone (303) 659-1161, https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/courts/trial-courts/adams-county/17th-judicial-district-adams. **Document copy fee** under C.R.S. § 13-32-104: **$0.25 per page** for non-certified copies; **$20 plus $0.25/page** for certified copies. **In-person review at the courthouse is FREE** — sit at a public-access terminal and read the file at no cost; you only pay if you order copies. (3) **CORA request** under Colorado Open Records Act (C.R.S. §§ 24-72-201 et seq.) to **Adams County Sheriff's Office** at https://www.adcosheriff.org for the underlying police-incident report. **DV-specific exemptions**: under C.R.S. § 24-72-204, victim/witness identifying info, juvenile names, and active-investigation details may be redacted. Restraining orders may also have sealed components under C.R.S. § 13-14-103. (4) **For Victim Compensation / Notification**: **VINE Colorado** at https://vinelink.vineapps.com/state/CO/ENGLISH provides free updates on custody status of the alleged offender. **Important**: DV cases involving children, sexual assault, or active investigations may be entirely sealed; a court order may be required to access. **Resources**: Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence at https://www.ccadv.org; Adams County District Attorney's Victim Witness Unit at (303) 659-7720. Sources: Colorado Judicial Branch, Adams County Combined Court, Adams County Sheriff, C.R.S. §§ 13-32-104, 24-72-204, VINE Colorado.

Marriage licenses for Florence, Colorado (Fremont County) come from the **Fremont County Clerk and Recorder**. (1) **Fremont County Clerk and Recorder** at https://www.fremontco.com/clerk-and-recorder, 615 Macon Ave, Suite 102, Cañon City CO 81212, phone (719) 276-7340. **Marriage license fee** in Colorado: **$30** (statewide rate under C.R.S. § 14-2-106); valid for **35 days** from issuance, can be used anywhere in Colorado for the ceremony. **Both parties must appear in person** (or one party with notarized application from the absent party) with valid government photo ID. **No waiting period**, no blood test required. **Same-sex marriage** legal in Colorado since 2014. **Self-uniting marriage** allowed (couples can perform their own ceremony with no officiant under Colorado law). (2) **Certified copy of an existing marriage license**: same Clerk and Recorder office — typical fee **$1.25 first page + $0.25 each additional** under C.R.S. § 30-1-103. Older records may be archived; allow extra time for retrieval. (3) **Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Vital Records** at https://cdphe.colorado.gov/vital-records — alternative source for marriages 1900–present; **$20 per certified copy** (C.R.S. § 25-2-121), order online via https://www.cdphe-vr.com or VitalChek at https://www.vitalchek.com. (4) **Eligibility (C.R.S. § 25-2-117)**: spouse, parent, child, sibling, legal representative, person with documented direct interest. Anyone can request **Informational copies** (not for legal use). Records become public **50 years after marriage** under C.R.S. § 25-2-117(2). (5) **Apostille for international use**: certified copy from CDPHE first, then Colorado Secretary of State at https://www.coloradosos.gov. **Florence specifics**: small town in eastern Fremont County (pop. ~3,800); marriage records for ceremonies in Florence are typically filed with the Fremont County Clerk in Cañon City. Sources: Fremont County Clerk and Recorder, CDPHE Vital Records, C.R.S. §§ 14-2-106, 25-2-117, 25-2-121, 30-1-103.

Court cases for Greeley, Colorado (Weld County) are with the **Weld County District Court** and **Weld County Court** under the **Colorado Judicial Branch**. (1) **Colorado Judicial Branch case search** at https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/courts-records-search — free public name search; covers Weld District Court for felonies, civil over $25,000, divorce, probate. Also covers Weld County Court for civil under $25,000, traffic, misdemeanors. (2) **Weld Combined Courts** at 901 9th Ave, Greeley CO 80631, phone (970) 351-7300. The Weld County Justice Center is the main hub. (3) **Greeley Municipal Court** for city ordinance and minor traffic — separate from County/District; https://greeleygov.com/government/court, 1000 10th St, Greeley CO 80631, phone (970) 350-9700. (4) **Document copies**: order at the Clerk's office. **Fees** under C.R.S. § 13-32-104: **$0.25 per page** non-certified; **$20 plus $0.25/page** for certified. **In-person review at the courthouse is FREE** at public-access terminals. (5) **Federal cases**: PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov, $0.10/page (capped $3/document); U.S. District Court District of Colorado at 901 19th St, Denver. (6) **Third-party paid**: CoCourts.com at https://cocourts.com — covers most CO counties. **Older cases** (pre-2000) often require an in-person archive request. **What's not visible**: sealed cases (juvenile, certain DV orders, expunged matters), confidential CORA-protected records. **Self-Help**: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/self-help-resources. Sources: Colorado Judicial Branch, Weld Combined Courts, Greeley Municipal Court, C.R.S. § 13-32-104, PACER.

To find someone's address in Denver, Colorado using public records, several free or low-cost sources combine. (1) **Denver Assessor property search** at https://www.denvergov.org/property — search by name to find any properties owned, with mailing address on file. Most reliable for homeowners. (2) **Colorado Secretary of State business search** at https://www.coloradosos.gov/biz/BusinessEntityCriteriaExt.do — useful if the person is an LLC owner, registered agent, or officer. (3) **Court records**: Colorado Judicial Branch at https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/courts-records-search (Denver District) and **Denver County Court** at https://www.denvercountycourt.org (separate system for misdemeanors and traffic). Civil and criminal filings often surface name + address. (4) **Voter registration**: Colorado Secretary of State 'Find My Registration' at https://www.coloradosos.gov/voter — confirms registration status; residential address NOT publicly displayed but can be released to authorized requesters via a public-records request to the Denver Elections Division. (5) **Denver Sheriff Inmate Search** at https://denvergov.org/inmatesearch/ if currently detained. (6) **Sex-offender registry** (Colorado SOR) at https://apps.colorado.gov/apps/dps/sor/ — last known address for registered offenders. (7) **CORA request** under C.R.S. §§ 24-72-201 et seq. — many agencies will release names and addresses but redact unlisted phone numbers, SSN, DOB, and certain protected categories. **What's restricted**: driving records (DPPA-protected — federal law restricts third-party access without permissible use); voter rolls' actual residential address; medical records; juvenile records. **For missing persons**: Colorado Bureau of Investigation Missing Persons at https://cbi.colorado.gov; Denver PD Missing Persons Unit at (720) 913-2000. **Note**: most 'people search' sites (Spokeo, BeenVerified, TruePeopleSearch) aggregate from these same sources but cannot legally include FCRA-protected data. **Confidential Address Program** (C.R.S. § 24-30-2103) — DV survivors can shield their address from public records via the Colorado Secretary of State. Sources: Denver Assessor, Colorado SOS, Colorado Judicial Branch, Denver County Court, Denver Sheriff, Colorado SOR, C.R.S. § 24-72-201.