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Arapahoe County, Colorado public records

In Arapahoe County, deeds are recorded by the Clerk and Recorder's Office, Recording Division; property values come from the Assessor; court files are kept by the Arapahoe County Combined Courts: Justice Center and Arapahoe County Courthouse.

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On this page
  1. Where to get each record
  2. Deeds and land records
  3. Property values, owners and tax bills
  4. Court records: which clerk keeps which case
  5. Marriage records
  6. Divorce records
  7. Birth certificates
  8. Death certificates
  9. Probate records and wills
  10. Voter records
  11. Historical records
  12. Good to know about Arapahoe County records
  13. Office addresses, phones and hours
  14. Records that are not online: public records requests
  15. Questions people ask
  16. Official copies vs look-alike sites
  17. Sources

Where to get each record

RecordOfficeSearch onlineFee
Deeds and land recordsClerk and Recorder's Office, Recording Division2Search deeds2Certified copy fee: Add $1 per document3
Property values and ownersAssessor4Property search5—
Property tax billsTreasurer6Tax bill search5—
Court casesArapahoe County Combined Courts: Justice Center and Arapahoe County Courthouse7District Court, 18th Judicial District8
Arapahoe County Court8		—
Marriage recordsClerk and Recorder10Search marriage records9—
Divorce recordsDistrict Court, 18th Judicial District11——
Birth certificatesArapahoe County Public Health, Vital Records12—$25 first copy; $20 each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time12
Death certificatesArapahoe County Public Health, Vital Records12—$25 first copy; $20 each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time12
Probate and willsDistrict Court, 18th Judicial District7——
Business names (DBA)Statewide: Trade names (DBAs) are filed statewide with the Colorado Secretary of State, not counties13——

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Arapahoe County are recorded by the Clerk and Recorder's Office, Recording Division.2

Years online
Marriage and civil union licenses Feb. 1, 1996 to present; deed coverage start not stated9
Certified copy fee
Add $1 per document3
How to order
Online Document Search; by email for Book and Page requests or pre-1979 marriage licenses; Grantor and Grantee books by appointment at the Recording Office2
Recording fee
$43 (lien release, per the 2026 Recording page); the full current schedule was not available2

How deeds work in Colorado

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Assessor sets property values4; the Treasurer bills and collects the tax6.

Property search
arapahoeco.gov/…5
Tax bill search
arapahoeco.gov/…5
Data download
arapahoeco.gov/…4
Appealing a value
arapahoeco.gov/…14

How property tax works in Colorado

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
District Court, 18th Judicial DistrictDistrict court; divorce and probate records come from the court, not county government5Arapahoe County Combined Courts: Justice Center (Centennial) and Arapahoe County Courthouse (Littleton)coloradojudicial.gov/…8
Arapahoe County CourtCounty court at the Littleton Courthouse and Justice Center15Arapahoe County Combined Courts: Justice Center (Centennial) and Arapahoe County Courthouse (Littleton)coloradojudicial.gov/…8
Fees
State CJD 06-01 applies16

Criminal records and background checks

DA records
coda18.gov/…5

How Colorado courts keep their files

Marriage records

Kept by the Clerk and Recorder.10

Older
Pre-Feb. 1996 by appointment at Littleton; pre-1979 copies by email to [email protected]9
Marriage license fee
$30 application and recording3
State
Verifications come from the State Vital Records Office12

Colorado marriage records, statewide

Divorce records

Courts, not county government11

Archives
1992-2008 case files, records or registers: Colorado State Archives (303-645-6814)11

Colorado divorce records: decree or state record

Birth certificates

Kept by the Arapahoe County Public Health, Vital Records.12

Fee
$25 first copy; $20 each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time12
Who may order
Person named, immediate family with proof, legal representatives, others with direct and tangible interest12
Order
In person by appointment (6964 S. Lima St.), email, mail, or online through VitalChek ($14) or GoCertificates ($12)12
Any county
Any Colorado county12

Ordering a Colorado birth certificate

Death certificates

Kept by the Arapahoe County Public Health, Vital Records.12

Fee
$25 first copy; $20 each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time12
Order
Same as birth; typically 20 minutes in person, 2-3 business days by email or mail12

Ordering a Colorado death certificate

Probate records and wills

Kept by the District Court, 18th Judicial District.7

Which court
District Court; county government holds no court documents5
Forms
Trust/Estate/Will forms via the Colorado Judicial Branch2

Finding a will or probate case in Colorado

Voter records

Kept by the Clerk & Recorder's Office: Election Division.17

Historical records

Divorce
1992-2008 divorce files at the Colorado State Archives11
Grantor grantee
Grantor and Grantee books by appointment2

Good to know about Arapahoe County records

  • Clerk and Recorder also runs elections and motor vehicle services2
  • The Clerk and Recorder cannot provide court records2
  • County Vital Records warns about third-party vendors with high fees12
  • Clerk and Recorder offices do not issue birth and death certificates in Colorado12
  • 18th Judicial District established 19627
  • Free Property Alert for title fraud4

Office addresses, phones and hours

Clerk and Recorder's Office, Recording Division

Address
5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 801202
Mail
5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 801202
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (effective January 1, 2026)18

Clerk and Recorder

Address
5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 801202
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (effective January 1, 2026)18

Assessor

Address
5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 80120; also Arapahoe Altura Plaza, 15400 E. 14th Pl., Ste. 500, Aurora, CO 800114
Hours
Monday-Friday 8 am-4 pm4

Treasurer

Address
5334 S Prince Street, Littleton, CO 801206
Hours
Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.6

Arapahoe County Combined Courts, 18th Judicial District (Colorado Judicial Branch)

Address
7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 801127
Hours
Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; closed on state holidays7

Arapahoe County Combined Courts: Justice Center (Centennial) and Arapahoe County Courthouse (Littleton)

Address
Justice Center: 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112; Courthouse: 1790 West Littleton Blvd, Littleton, CO 801207
Phone
Centennial 303-645-6600; Littleton 303-798-45919
Hours
Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; closed on state holidays7

District Court, 18th Judicial District

Address
7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 801127
Hours
Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; closed on state holidays7

District Court, 18th Judicial District

Address
7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 801127
Hours
Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; closed on state holidays7

Arapahoe County Public Health, Vital Records

Address
6964 S. Lima Street, Centennial, CO 8011212
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm; closed daily 12-1 pm12

Clerk & Recorder's Office: Election Division

Sheriff's Office (records portal)

Phone
720-874-3875 (Records Unit; for requests from government or law enforcement agencies)19

Arapahoe Maps/GIS (Assessor)

Records that are not online: public records requests

Where to send it
Open Records form survey.alchemer.com/…; Clerk and Recorder requests use arapahoecountyco.nextrequest.com; Sheriff requests use recordsrequest.arapahoegov.com5

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

How do I get a copy of a deed in Arapahoe County?

The Clerk and Recorder's Office, Recording Division keeps deed records. To order copies: Online Document Search; by email for Book and Page requests or pre-1979 marriage licenses; Grantor and Grantee books by appointment at the Recording Office. Certified copies: Add $1 per document.23

How much is a birth certificate in Arapahoe County?

$25 first copy; $20 each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time.12

Where do I get a divorce decree in Arapahoe County?

Courts, not county government.11

How much does a marriage license cost in Arapahoe County?

$30 application and recording.3

How do I look up who owns a property in Arapahoe County?

Use the property search of the Assessor: arapahoeco.gov/…5

Official copies vs look-alike sites

A certified copy comes only from the office that holds the record; reports and "research copies" sold by commercial sites are not issued by any Arapahoe County office. How to tell an official record source from a paid look-alike.

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Sources

Every fact above links to the official page it comes from; all 20 sources were checked on November 4, 2026. Fees and rules change, so check the office's own page before you pay or travel.

  1. Government Units List 2026US Census Bureau
  2. RecordingArapahoe County
  3. Welcome to Arapahoe County, CO - Official WebsiteArapahoe County
  4. AssessorArapahoe County
  5. Public RecordsArapahoe County
  6. TreasurerArapahoe County
  7. Arapahoe County | Colorado Judicial BranchColorado Judicial Branch
  8. Public Access to Court RecordsColorado Judicial Branch
  9. Marriage and Civil Union LicensesArapahoe County
  10. Clerk and RecorderArapahoe County
  11. Divorce RecordsArapahoe County
  12. Birth And Death CertificatesArapahoe County
  13. Business FAQs - Trade namesColorado Secretary of State
  14. AppealsArapahoe County
  15. CourtsArapahoe County
  16. Record/Document Request FormColorado Judicial Branch
  17. County Election OfficesColorado Secretary of State
  18. Locations and HoursArapahoe County
  19. Records Request Portal - Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office (InfoRequest)Arapahoe County
  20. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureau