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Douglas County, Colorado public records

In Douglas County, deeds are recorded by the Clerk and Recorder, Recording Office; property values come from the Assessor; court files are kept by the Douglas County Combined Courts, 23rd Judicial District.

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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. Business names (DBA)
  11. Voter records
  12. Historical records
  13. Good to know about Douglas County records
  14. Office addresses, phones and hours
  15. Records that are not online: public records requests
  16. Questions people ask
  17. Official copies vs look-alike sites
  18. Sources

Where to get each record

RecordOfficeSearch onlineFee
Deeds and land recordsClerk and Recorder, Recording Office2Search deeds2$.25 per printed page; oversized documents $1.00 first page + $.75 each additional3
Property values and ownersAssessor's Office4Property search4—
Property tax billsTreasurer's Office5Tax bill search5—
Court casesDouglas County Combined Courts, 23rd Judicial District6Douglas County Combined Courts (District and County Court), 23rd Judicial District; state courts7Under CJD 06-01: copies $0.25/page (max $15 for parties); certified/exemplified copy $20.00 per document; name search $5.00; transcript of judgment $25.00; certificate of satisfaction $20.00; research/redaction $30.00/hour after the first hour; off-site retrieval at actual cost.8
Marriage recordsClerk and Recorder, Recording Office2—Certified copy fee: $1.25 per copy9
Divorce recordsDouglas County District Court, 23rd Judicial District6—Court: certified copy $20.00 per document plus $0.25/page copies; CDPHE dissolution verification $25.00 first, $20.00 additional.8
Birth certificatesDouglas County Health Department, Vital Records10—$25 first copy; $20 each additional copy of the same certificate ordered at the same time10
Death certificatesDouglas County Health Department, Vital Records10—$25 first copy; $20 each additional copy of the same death certificate ordered at the same time10
Probate and willsDouglas County District Court, 23rd Judicial District6—Under CJD 06-01: copies $0.25/page (max $15 for parties); certified/exemplified copy $20.00 per document; name search $5.00; transcript of judgment $25.00; certificate of satisfaction $20.00; research/redaction $30.00/hour after the first hour; off-site retrieval at actual cost.8
Business names (DBA)Trade names (DBAs) are filed statewide with the Colorado Secretary of State, not counties11——

Deeds and land records

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

Who runs it
Landmark Web (county-hosted on apps.douglasco.gov)12
Copy fee
$.25 per printed page; oversized documents $1.00 first page + $.75 each additional3
Certified copy fee
$1.00 per document3
Recording fee
$43 per document (8.5 x 14 to 24 x 36 inches)3
How to order
Request from the Recording Office; certified copies by pickup, mail or email3
Public stations
Research stations in the Recording Office, reservation recommended3

How deeds work in Colorado

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Assessor's Office sets property values4; the Treasurer's Office bills and collects the tax5.

Property search
apps.douglasco.gov/… Cost: not stated4
Tax bill search
apps.douglasco.gov/… Cost: not stated5
Appealing a value
douglasco.gov/assessor/appeals Assessor, then County Board of Equalization13

How property tax works in Colorado

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
Douglas County Combined Courts (District and County Court), 23rd Judicial District; state courtsDivorces and court matters are directed to the Judicial Branch, not the county2Douglas County Combined Courts, 23rd Judicial District (Colorado Judicial Branch)coloradojudicial.gov/… Cost: fee; Record/Document Request Form7Fee charged
Fees
Under CJD 06-01: copies $0.25/page (max $15 for parties); certified/exemplified copy $20.00 per document; name search $5.00; transcript of judgment $25.00; certificate of satisfaction $20.00; research/redaction $30.00/hour after the first hour; off-site retrieval at actual cost.8

Criminal records and background checks

Request portal
Sheriff records: dcsheriff.net/records-requests14

How Colorado courts keep their files

Marriage records

Kept by the Clerk and Recorder, Recording Office.2

Marriage license fee
$309
Certified copy fee
$1.25 per copy9
How to order
Parties or immediate family with photo ID; mail form available9

Colorado marriage records, statewide

Divorce records

Kept by the Douglas County District Court, 23rd Judicial District.6

How to order
Online Judicial Branch Record/Document Request Form (Divorce Decree is a listed document) or contact the district court.8
Fee
Court: certified copy $20.00 per document plus $0.25/page copies; CDPHE dissolution verification $25.00 first, $20.00 additional.8

Colorado divorce records: decree or state record

Birth certificates

Kept by the Douglas County Health Department, Vital Records.10

Fee
$25 first copy; $20 each additional copy of the same certificate ordered at the same time10
What it covers
Any Colorado county10
Restrictions
Grandparents need a guardianship order or other tangible-interest documents10

Ordering a Colorado birth certificate

Death certificates

Kept by the Douglas County Health Department, Vital Records.10

Fee
$25 first copy; $20 each additional copy of the same death certificate ordered at the same time10

Ordering a Colorado death certificate

Probate records and wills

District Court of each county; in Denver, the Denver Probate Court (exclusive jurisdiction under Colo. Const. art. VI, §9(3)).15

Fees
Under CJD 06-01: copies $0.25/page (max $15 for parties); certified/exemplified copy $20.00 per document; name search $5.00; transcript of judgment $25.00; certificate of satisfaction $20.00; research/redaction $30.00/hour after the first hour; off-site retrieval at actual cost.8

Finding a will or probate case in Colorado

Business names (DBA)

Trade names (DBAs) are filed statewide with the Colorado Secretary of State, not counties; required for for-profit businesses and individuals not using their true/legal name.11

Voter records

Kept by Elections (Clerk & Recorder).16

Historical records

Kept by the Clerk and Recorder, Recording Office.2

Earliest
1800s (scanned, viewable at research stations via Image Express)3

Good to know about Douglas County records

  • The 23rd Judicial District, which now covers Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln Counties, was established on January 14, 2025.6
  • Landmark indexes property by legal description, not street address.3
  • Birth and death certificates for any Colorado county can be obtained at the Douglas County Health Department in Englewood.10
  • Recording Activity Notification (Fraud Alert) is offered in the county portal.12
  • Assessor warned older homeowners about a false Senior Homeowner Tax Review Request.2

Office addresses, phones and hours

Clerk and Recorder, Recording Office

Address
301 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 801042
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.2

Clerk & Recorder

Address
301 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 8010417
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.17

Assessor's Office

Address
301 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 801044

Treasurer's Office

Address
100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO 801045

Douglas County Combined Courts, 23rd Judicial District (Colorado Judicial Branch)

Address
4000 Justice Way, Ste. 2009, Castle Rock, CO 801096
Hours
Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.6

Douglas County Combined Courts, 23rd Judicial District (Colorado Judicial Branch)

Address
4000 Justice Way, Ste. 2009, Castle Rock, CO 801096
Hours
Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.6

Douglas County District Court, 23rd Judicial District

Address
4000 Justice Way, Ste. 2009, Castle Rock, CO 801096
Hours
Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.6

Douglas County District Court, 23rd Judicial District

Address
4000 Justice Way, Ste. 2009, Castle Rock, CO 801096
Hours
Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.6

Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Records

Douglas County Health Department, Vital Records

Address
11045 E. Lansing Circle, 3rd Floor, Suite 337, Englewood, CO 8011210
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (excluding holidays)10

Elections (Clerk & Recorder)

Records that are not online: public records requests

Where to send it
County portal: douglascountyco.justfoia.com/…14
Timeline
Three working days, extendable by seven14

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

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

The Clerk and Recorder, Recording Office keeps deed records. To order copies: Request from the Recording Office; certified copies by pickup, mail or email. Plain copies: $.25 per printed page; oversized documents $1.00 first page + $.75 each additional. Certified copies: $1.00 per document.23

How much is a birth certificate in Douglas County?

$25 first copy; $20 each additional copy of the same certificate ordered at the same time.10

How much does a marriage license cost in Douglas County?

The marriage license fee is $30.9

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

Use the property search of the Assessor's Office: apps.douglasco.gov/…4

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 Douglas 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. Recording Office - Douglas CountyDouglas County, Colorado
  3. Recording Documents - Douglas CountyDouglas County, Colorado
  4. Douglas County Assessor | Property Search, Valuation, Tax and Appeals InformationDouglas County, Colorado
  5. Treasurer - Douglas CountyDouglas County, Colorado
  6. Douglas County | Colorado Judicial BranchColorado Judicial Branch
  7. Access Guide to Public RecordsColorado Judicial Branch
  8. Record/Document Request Form (fees under CJD 06-01)Colorado Judicial Branch
  9. Marriage / Civil Union Licenses - Douglas CountyDouglas County, Colorado
  10. Vital Records - Douglas County Vital RecordsDouglas County, Colorado
  11. Business FAQs - Trade namesColorado Secretary of State
  12. Landmark Web Home PageDouglas County, Colorado
  13. Appeals - Douglas CountyDouglas County, Colorado
  14. Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) - Douglas CountyDouglas County, Colorado
  15. About the Denver Probate CourtColorado Judicial Branch
  16. Elections - Douglas CountyDouglas County, Colorado
  17. Office of Clerk and Recorder - Douglas CountyDouglas County, Colorado
  18. Douglas County CourthouseColorado Judicial Branch
  19. Records Requests - Douglas County Sheriff's OfficeDouglas County Sheriff's Office
  20. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureau