How to get Colorado divorce records
In Colorado, get a certified copy of the divorce decree from the Clerk of the District Court in the county where the dissolution was decreed. CDPHE issues a certified verification only.1 The State office issues a verification; 1940-1967 must come from the county.1 The first copy costs $252 and each additional copy ordered at the same time costs $202. You can order online, by mail, in person or at a local office. The fastest published option is by mail: 21 to 25 business days1.
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Ways to order
| How | Cost per copy | Processing time | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online through VitalChek | $252 first, $202 each extra copy + one extra charge | Up to 30 business days3 | Card3 |
| By mail | $251 first, $201 each extra copy, plus $81 VitalChek processing and handling fee + one extra charge | 21 to 25 business days1 | Card, check and money order1 |
| In person | $252 first, $202 each extra copy | – | – |
| At a local office | $204 a document; copies $0.254 a page | – | – |
Online through VitalChek
Good to know
- GoCertificates handles birth and death requests only.3
By mail
- Run by
- VitalChek (the state form sends mail orders to "Vital Record Mail Services" in El Paso, TX, payable to VitalChek)1
- Fees
- Processing time
- 21 to 25 business days1
- Expedited service
- $21. UPS Air return shipping only; no faster processing stated1
- Payment
- Card, check and money order1
- Make payable to
- VitalChek6
- Mail to
- Vital Record Mail Services, ATTN: Colorado Vital Records, P.O. Box 222130, El Paso, TX 799127
- Appointment
- Not required5
In person
- Run by
- Colorado Vital Records Section (state office)8
- Office
- 710 S Ash St (Building C), Denver, CO 802468
- Hours
- Monday-Friday, excluding holidays. Lobby 9:00 am - 12:40 pm and 2:00 pm - 3:40 pm.8
- Appointment
- Required5
Good to know
- Temporary office during renovation: 710 S Ash St, Denver, 80246 (Building C).8
At a local office
- Run by
- Clerk of the District Court1
Good to know
- A maximum fee of $15.00 may be charged for parties to their case, and their attorneys, regardless of the number of pages. There is no maximum fee for non-parties.4
What Colorado divorce records cost
- First certified copy
- $252
- Each additional copy, same order
- $202
- Each extra year searched
- $12
- If no record is found
- The fee is kept as a search fee5
- Fees in effect since
- Jan. 1, 20262
Types of copies
| Copy | Accepted for | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Copy/Exemplified Copy (per document)4 | – | $204 |
| Certified Verification of Dissolution of a Marriage/Civil Union1 | – | $252 |
How long it takes
These are the office's own published times. Mail and shipping time is extra unless the office says otherwise.
| How you order | Processing time | Counted |
|---|---|---|
| Online through VitalChek | Up to 30 business days3 | From receipt |
| By mail | 21 to 25 business days1 | – |
Who can order Colorado divorce records
The office's ordering pages do not say who may order a certified copy. If the record is not your own, ask the office before you pay.
Other kinds of copies
- Verification The person named on the record1
- Verification A parent named on the record1
- Verification Brother or sister1
- Verification Child1
- Verification Attorney or legal representative1
- Verification Others who may demonstrate a direct and tangible interest when information is needed for determination or protection of a personal or1
ID you need
- Photo ID
- Required1
- Accepted ID
- Alien Registration Receipt/Permanent Resident Card
- Certificate of U.S. Citizenship
- Jail Temporary Inmate ID: Denver or Pueblo County
- Colorado Department of Corrections ID card
- Colorado Department of Human Services Youth Corrections ID
- Colorado Temporary Driver's License/State ID (must be current)
- Employment Authorization Card (I-766)
- Foreign Passport
- Government Work ID
- Job Corps ID Card
- US Merchant Mariner Card/Book
- Driver's License/ID Card (DMV - U.S.)
- Foreign Driver's License/ID Card (issued directly from foreign country's government - not state or province)
- School, University or College ID Card (must be current - cannot be accepted if expired)
- Temporary Resident Card
- U.S. B1/B2 Card with I-94
- U.S. Certificate of Naturalization
- U.S. Citizenship ID Card (I-197)
- U.S. Military ID Card
- U.S. Passport Book or Card9
- Without that ID
- Two Secondary list documents.9
- ID copy with a mail order
- Include a copy of your ID1
What the application asks for
Have these details ready before you fill in the form or start an online order.1
- Person A and Person B names (last name before first marriage)
- County where divorce was issued
- Date of divorce
- Purpose for request
- Relationship
- Applicant name, address, email, phone, signature
Decree or certificate
The decree, the court's judgment with the terms of the divorce, comes from the clerk of the court that granted it. Divorce certificate vs decree explains which one an agency usually wants.
Asking the court clerk
The CDC's National Center for Health Statistics lists what a request for a divorce record should include:10
- Full names of husband and wife
- Date of divorce or annulment
- Place of divorce or annulment
- Type of final decree
- Purpose for which copy is needed
- Relationship to persons whose record is requested
- Day time telephone number with area code
Clerks charge their own copy and certification fees, and some offer an exemplified copy, a more formal certification used for out-of-state and foreign purposes.
Forms
Years held and older records
- Years the issuing office holds
- 1851-1939 and 1968 to today (not held 1940-1967 (county))1
- Older records
- District Court where granted; State Archives for listed counties and years11
Warnings from the office
- State and Attorney General warned about unapproved third-party sites that charge for the free application: "Some consumers spent 3-4 times the fee charged by the state".12
Questions people ask
How much is a certified Colorado divorce record?
The first copy costs $25 and each additional copy ordered at the same time costs $20.2
How long does it take to get Colorado divorce records?
Can I order Colorado divorce records online?
Yes. Online through VitalChek.5
Who do I make the check or money order payable to?
Write it exactly as the office prints it: VitalChek.6
What ID do I need?
The state accepts: Alien Registration Receipt/Permanent Resident Card; Certificate of U.S. Citizenship; Jail Temporary Inmate ID: Denver or Pueblo County; Colorado Department of Corrections ID card; Colorado Department of Human Services Youth Corrections ID; Colorado Temporary Driver's License/State ID (must be current); and the other documents listed above.9
Where are older Colorado divorce records kept?
District Court where granted; State Archives for listed counties and years.11
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from these official sources, checked between November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026. Tap a source number next to a fact to read the exact words.
- Application for Certified Verification of Dissolution, REV. 12/2025Colorado Department of Public Health and Environmentdated December 1, 2025
- Fee schedule, effective 1/1/2026Colorado Department of Public Health and Environmentdated January 1, 2026
- Birth, death, and other vital recordsColorado Department of Public Health and Environmentdated July 29, 2026read from the Internet Archive copy of this official page
- Record/Document Request FormColorado Judicial Branch
- Order certificate nowColorado Department of Public Health and Environmentdated July 27, 2026read from the Internet Archive copy of this official page
- Colorado divorce verification mail application (CDPHE)Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Office of Vital Recordsdated December 1, 2025
- Application for Certified Death Certificate, REV. 12/2025Colorado Department of Public Health and Environmentdated December 1, 2025
- Contact Vital RecordsColorado Department of Public Health and Environmentdated April 23, 2026read from the Internet Archive copy of this official page
- ID and Eligibility Requirements, October 2024Colorado Department of Public Health and Environmentdated October 1, 2024
- Where to Write for Vital Records: Application GuidelinesCDC National Center for Health Statisticsdated November 6, 2015
- Divorce RecordsColorado State Archivesdated May 20, 2026read from the Internet Archive copy of this official page
- Press release: obtain birth certificates through approved partnersColorado Department of Public Health and Environmentdated February 20, 2020read from the Internet Archive copy of this official page