Search for Records

Important: Recording a document with our office creates a permanent, public record of all of the information in that document. Once recorded, your document will be available to the public online and in our archives in the office.

 

Marriage Records

To search for our marriage records:

Step 1.Visit the online database

You do NOT need to create an account to search the database.

Step 2.Select Search Records as Guest and accept the disclaimer

Step 3.Set the Search Type as "Marriage / Civil Unions" 

Click "Marriage / Civil Unions" in the left pane of the search window.

Step 4.Enter your search criteria and hit the Search button

Step 5.Double click the line to open the record

You can then use the tool bars to view the record, download an electronic copy, or order a certified copy through the mail.

Land Records

Step 1.Visit the online database

You do NOT need to create an account to search the database.

Step 2.Select Search Records as Guest and accept the disclaimer

Step 3.Set the Search Type as "Names"

Click "Names" in the left pane of the search window.

Step 4.Enter your search criteria and hit Search

Step 5.Double click the line to open the record

You can then use the tool bars to view the record, download an electronic copy, or order a certified copy through the mail.

 

Other Records

In addition to documents available in the county recording database such as marriage and property records, the Office of the Clerk and Recorder is the custodian of various municipal records including:

  • City Ordinances, Resolutions, Proclamations, and Minutes
  • City Contracts and Agreements
  • City Rules and Regulations
  • Oaths of Office for City and County officials
  • Miscellaneous documents placed in the public record as “City Clerk Files”

These documents are available upon request by emailing CityClerk@denvergov.org. 

Copies of these records do not require a formal request through the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA). Learn more about filing CORA requests. 

Need records from other agencies?

Learn more about other records in the City and County of Denver including Court, Motor Vehicle, and Vital Statistics by exploring these links:

 

 

 

 

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Need help?

Not seeing an image for the record you are looking for in the recording database? Send an email to cr.records@denvergov.org with the reception number so we can assist you.

Certified Copies

To obtain certified copies of marriage licenses or other recorded documents, use our self-service Online Records Search and follow the prompts to make a certified copy request.

Certified copies of documents are $1 per document, plus $0.25 per page.

Records Fees and Forms

 

Contact Us

Paul Lopez


Paul D. López
Clerk and Recorder

Office of the Clerk and Recorder

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
Closed for city holidays
Call: 720-865-8400 or 311 
Hearing Impaired only (TTY): 720-913-8497
201 W. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80202
clerkandrecorder@denvergov.org
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