Divorce records in Denver, Colorado, can be accessed through several channels, including online tools, the court that issued the decree, the county clerk, and the state vital records office. DenverCourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information for Denver. You can also request records directly from the Denver District Court Clerk's Office, the Denver Clerk and Recorder, or the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), which maintains statewide divorce certificates.
Denver Divorce Records Search
Two offices maintain divorce records for Denver. The Denver District Court Clerk's Office keeps the full case file — the petition, decree, separation agreement, custody orders, and all related filings. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Vital Records Section maintains a shorter divorce certificate that confirms the divorce occurred, lists the parties, and shows the date and county.
If you need the complete divorce decree or settlement agreement, start with the District Court. If you only need verification that a divorce took place, the state vital records office may be sufficient.
Denver District Court — Clerk's Office (Civil and Domestic Matters)
CDPHE Vital Records Section
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Denver
In Colorado, divorce (called "dissolution of marriage") cases are handled exclusively by district courts. For Denver, that means the Denver District Court has jurisdiction over all divorce filings. Denver is unique in that it operates four constitutionally separate courts — County Court, District Court, Probate Court, and Juvenile Court — but divorce and domestic relations matters belong to the District Court.
Here is where to go depending on what you need:
- Full divorce case file (decree, agreements, motions, custody orders) — Denver District Court Clerk's Office at 1437 Bannock Street, Room 256.
- Docket information — Use the Colorado Judicial Branch Docket Search to look up case numbers, parties, and filing dates online.
- Copies of specific court documents — Submit a Record/Document Request Form through the Colorado Judicial Branch. Note that suppressed cases or documents containing confidential information may require a government-issued photo ID.
- Divorce certificate (vital record confirming the divorce) — Contact the CDPHE Vital Records Section. Colorado began centrally recording divorce data in 1900. For divorces before that date, contact the District Court directly.
- Divorce forms — The Colorado Judicial Branch provides self-help forms for dissolution of marriage proceedings.
Most Denver divorce records are generally public. However, cases involving sealed records, protective orders, or certain confidential financial disclosures may have restricted access. Ask the clerk whether the specific file you need has any access limitations.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Denver
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Judicial Branch online docket search | Free | Immediate |
| Court record copy (standard, per page) | $0.75 | Same day if in person; 5–10 business days by mail |
| Certified copy of court document | $20.00 per document | Same day if in person; 5–10 business days by mail |
| CDPHE divorce certificate (verification letter) | $17.75 | 2–6 weeks by mail |
| CDPHE expedited processing (additional fee) | $11.00 | 1–3 business days plus shipping |