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Larimer County, Colorado public records

In Larimer County, deeds are recorded by the Larimer County Clerk and Recorder - Recording; property values come from the Larimer County Assessor; court files are split between the Clerk of Court, Larimer County District and County Courts and the Loveland County Court.

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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 Larimer 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 recordsLarimer County Clerk and Recorder - Recording3Search deeds2Free search, fee for copies$0.25/page up to 8 1/2 x 14; $2.00/page for larger images (11x17, plats)2
Property values and ownersLarimer County Assessor3Property search4—
Property tax billsLarimer County Treasurer & Public Trustee3Tax bill search5—
Court casesClerk of Court, Larimer County District and County Courts6
Loveland County Court6		—Statewide CJD 06-01 fees: certified/exemplified copy $20.00 per document; copies $0.25/page7
Marriage recordsLarimer County Clerk and Recorder - Recording3—Certified copy $1.25 each; regular copy $0.25 each8
Divorce recordsClerk of Court, Larimer County District and County Courts6—$20.00 per certified document7
Birth certificatesLarimer County Vital Records3—$25 first certified copy; $20 each additional same record at same time (effective January 1, 2026)9
Death certificatesLarimer County Vital Records3—$25 first certified copy; $20 each additional10
Probate and willsClerk of Court, Larimer County District and County Courts6——
Business names (DBA)Colorado Secretary of State (trade names), not the county11——

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Larimer County are recorded by the Larimer County Clerk and Recorder - Recording.3

Online search
records.larimer.org/landmarkweb2Free search, fee for copies
Cost
Index search free (anonymous: data only); free registration to view watermarked images; unwatermarked images $0.25/page (larger images $2.00/page)2
Years online
Searchable index 1971 to present; pre-1971 requires an in-office book search2
Copy fee
$0.25/page up to 8 1/2 x 14; $2.00/page for larger images (11x17, plats)2
Certified copy fee
Per-page charge ($0.25/page; $2/page large) plus $1 per document certification2
How to order
Certified copies by mail (Larimer County Clerk and Recorder, Attn: Orders, P.O. Box 1280, Fort Collins, CO 80522) or phone (970) 498-7860; include reception/CFN number; allow 72 hours2
Subscriptions
Escrow accounts; Remote Access Pro-Searcher $300/month; FTP Access $600/month12
No searches by staff
Staff cannot search records for you (C.R.S. 30-10-101(2.5)(c))2
In person viewing
Public viewing stations and grantor/grantee books by appointment13
Fraud alerts
Free Recording Activity Notification Service13

How deeds work in Colorado

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Larimer County Assessor sets property values3; the Larimer County Treasurer & Public Trustee bills and collects the tax3.

Tax bill search
larimer.gov/treasurer/search (Property Tax Search); tax calculator/receipts at tre2pub.larimer.org5
Parcel map (GIS)
maps1.larimer.org/gvh14
Appealing a value
Assessor appeal, then County Board of Equalization (petition with Notice of Determination); further appeal to State Board of Assessment Appeals, District Court (8th JD) or binding arbitration15
Tax due dates
First half February 28, 2026, second half June 15, 2026, or full payment April 30, 202616
Foreclosures
Public Trustee foreclosure search apps.larimer.org/publictrustee/search17
Scam warning
County warns that mailers asking owners to pay for appeals or property records may be scams4

How property tax works in Colorado

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
Larimer County District Court (8th Judicial District)Felonies, divorce, civil claims, juvenile, probate (estates), mental health18Clerk of Court, Larimer County District and County Courts (8th Judicial District, Colorado Judicial Branch) No free official online case search; request records with the Judicial Branch Record/Document Request Form or email [email protected]19
Larimer County Court (Fort Collins Justice Center and Loveland)Misdemeanors, traffic, small civil actions18Loveland County Court (Larimer County Court branch) Same as District Court (Judicial Branch request form)19
Fees
Statewide CJD 06-01 fees: certified/exemplified copy $20.00 per document; copies $0.25/page7
Sealed and confidential records
Sealed records are not available to the public6

Criminal records and background checks

Local
Sheriff Arrest Record/Charge Summary Report (bookings/charges since 2005): $7.50 non-refundable search fee21
Statewide
Colorado Bureau of Investigation name-based check22
Reports
Sheriff reports by Records Request form with non-refundable research fee plus $0.25/page21

How Colorado courts keep their files

Marriage records

Kept by the Larimer County Clerk and Recorder - Recording.3

Marriage license
$30.00; must be used within 35 days8
Copy fee
Certified copy $1.25 each; regular copy $0.25 each8

Colorado marriage records, statewide

Divorce records

Kept by the Clerk of Court, Larimer County District and County Courts (8th Judicial District, Colorado Judicial Branch).6

How to order
Larimer County District Court; Divorce Decree via the Judicial Branch Record/Document Request Form7
Fee
$20.00 per certified document7

Colorado divorce records: decree or state record

Birth certificates

Kept by the Larimer County Vital Records (Department of Health and Environment).3

Fee
$25 first certified copy; $20 each additional same record at same time (effective January 1, 2026)9
Coverage
Any Colorado birth from 1900 to present9
How to order
In person by appointment, by mail (application + copy of valid photo ID), or online via VitalChek ($7.50 surcharge)23
Processing time
Mail and VitalChek orders: 10 business days plus shipping9
Restrictions
Valid ID and proof of relationship required23

Ordering a Colorado birth certificate

Death certificates

Kept by the Larimer County Vital Records (Department of Health and Environment).3

Fee
$25 first certified copy; $20 each additional10
Coverage
Colorado deaths 1975 to present9

Ordering a Colorado death certificate

Probate records and wills

Kept by the Clerk of Court, Larimer County District and County Courts (8th Judicial District, Colorado Judicial Branch).6

Which court
Larimer County District Court handles probate (estates)18
How to order
Judicial Branch Record/Document Request Form (Letters, Will etc.)7

Finding a will or probate case in Colorado

Business names (DBA)

Colorado Secretary of State (trade names), not the county11

Voter records

Check your registration
Own registration: Colorado SOS Find My Registration; county voter lists by data request; individual records via CORA request24
Custom fee
Custom data research $32 per hour24

Historical records

County
Pre-1971 recorded documents only by book search in the Fort Collins office2
State
Colorado State Archives (older vital records)25

Good to know about Larimer County records

  • Online index of recorded documents starts in 1971; older records require an in-person book search in Fort Collins.2
  • The Fort Collins vital records office is the only one serving both Larimer and Jackson counties.23
  • Larimer County Vital Records issues birth certificates for any Colorado birth, not only Larimer births.23
  • Sheriff reports for active felony/misdemeanor/DUI cases filed on or after 12/01/2019 must be requested from the District Attorney.21
  • The Treasurer also serves as Public Trustee (foreclosures and releases of deeds of trust).16

Office addresses, phones and hours

Larimer County Clerk and Recorder - Recording

Address
200 W. Oak Street, First Floor, Fort Collins, CO 8052113
Mail
Larimer County Recording, PO Box 1280, Fort Collins, CO 8052226
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm13

Larimer County Clerk and Recorder

Address
200 W. Oak Street, Fort Collins, CO 80521 (Recording first floor; Elections fifth floor)26
Phone
(970) 498-7860 (Recording)26
Hours
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (except holidays)26

Larimer County Assessor

Address
200 W. Oak Street, 2nd Floor, Fort Collins4
Mail
PO Box 1190, Fort Collins, CO 805224
Hours
Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm; walk-in service 8:00am-4:30pm4

Larimer County Treasurer & Public Trustee

Mail
P.O. Box 1250, Fort Collins, CO 8052216
Hours
8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday16

Clerk of Court, Larimer County District and County Courts (8th Judicial District, Colorado Judicial Branch)

Address
Larimer County Justice Center, 201 LaPorte Ave, Suite 100, Fort Collins, CO 805216
Hours
Clerk of Court in-person services Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Justice Center building 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.)6

Loveland County Court (Larimer County Court branch)

Address
810 E 10th Street, Suite 110, Loveland, CO 805376
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-noon and 1:00-5:00 p.m.6

Larimer County Vital Records (Department of Health and Environment)

Address
1525 Blue Spruce Drive, Fort Collins, CO 8052423
Mail
Larimer County Vital Records, 1525 Blue Spruce Drive, Fort Collins, CO 8052423
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 12:30-4:15 p.m.; in-person by appointment only9

Larimer County Elections (Clerk and Recorder)

Address
200 W. Oak Street, Fifth Floor, Fort Collins, CO 8052126
Mail
Larimer County Elections, PO Box 1547, Fort Collins, CO 80522-154726
Hours
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (except holidays)26

Larimer County Sheriff's Office Records

Address
2501 Midpoint Dr., Fort Collins, CO 8052521
Hours
8:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday21

Larimer County GIS (Land Information Locator)

Records that are not online: public records requests

Request page
larimer.gov/…27
Where to send it
(970) 498-7000; [email protected]27
Payment
Online CORA payment portal27

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

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

The Larimer County Clerk and Recorder - Recording keeps deed records. To order copies: Certified copies by mail (Larimer County Clerk and Recorder, Attn: Orders, P.O. Box 1280, Fort Collins, CO 80522) or phone (970) 498-7860; include reception/CFN number; allow 72 hours. Plain copies: $0.25/page up to 8 1/2 x 14; $2.00/page for larger images (11x17, plats). Certified copies: Per-page charge ($0.25/page; $2/page large) plus $1 per document certification.32

Can I search Larimer County land records online for free?

Yes, searching is free; copies cost extra. Index search free (anonymous: data only); free registration to view watermarked images; unwatermarked images $0.25/page (larger images $2.00/page). The official search: records.larimer.org/landmarkweb2

How much is a birth certificate in Larimer County?

$25 first certified copy; $20 each additional same record at same time (effective January 1, 2026).9

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

Use the property search of the Larimer County Assessor: larimer.gov/assessor/search4

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 Larimer 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 29 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. Easy AccessLarimer County Clerk and Recorder
  3. Larimer County home pageLarimer County
  4. AssessorLarimer County Assessor
  5. Your Property Tax InformationLarimer County Treasurer
  6. Larimer County (8th Judicial District) trial courtsColorado Judicial Branch
  7. Record/Document Request Form (fees under CJD 06-01)Colorado Judicial Branch
  8. Civil Union & Marriage LicensesLarimer County Clerk and Recorder
  9. Birth and Death RecordsLarimer County Department of Health and Environment
  10. Requesting a Death CertificateLarimer County Vital Records
  11. Business FAQs - Trade namesColorado Secretary of State
  12. Easy Access - Escrow & Remote Access AccountsLarimer County Clerk and Recorder
  13. RecordingLarimer County Clerk and Recorder
  14. GIS, Maps and WebcamsLarimer County
  15. Board of Equalization 2025Larimer County
  16. Treasurer & Public TrusteeLarimer County Treasurer and Public Trustee
  17. Property Tax SearchLarimer County Treasurer
  18. Judicial System Overview (District Attorney)Larimer County District Attorney
  19. Access Guide to Public RecordsColorado Judicial Branch
  20. Courts & Legal InformationLarimer County
  21. Sheriff RecordsLarimer County Sheriff's Office
  22. CBI InstaCheck / Internet Criminal History CheckColorado Bureau of Investigation
  23. Requesting a Birth CertificateLarimer County Vital Records
  24. Elections Data ReportsLarimer County Clerk and Recorder - Elections
  25. Birth RecordsColorado State Archives
  26. Clerk Contact InformationLarimer County Clerk and Recorder
  27. Colorado Open Records Act (CORA)Larimer County Board of County Commissioners
  28. Public Information & RecordsLarimer County
  29. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureau