Colorado Divorce Records

To begin, add a divorce record or view a list of locations and resources for Colorado divorce records.

Of the many different kinds of vital records people are familiar with, divorce licenses are a method of finding out more about your family tree that many often forget about. While vital records are public, there are rules specific to each state that guide their accessibility, and Colorado is no exception. Familiarizing yourself with the regulations in place in a state can save you a lot of time and effort when it comes to getting the information you need.

Divorce licenses in Colorado are known as dissolution records and apply to separations and annulments as well as traditional divorces. Anyone can verify the date and names of the people involved, but only family members and legal representatives of those people can obtain a copy of the dissolution statement.

Also, depending on when the divorce was finalized, you might have to contact the county where it was filed, as the state only keeps those records pertaining to 1851-1939 and 1968 to the present. Just knowing a little bit about how Colorado handles vital records such as dissolution statements can aid you in any genealogical research.

To receive a divorce record fill out the Colorado Divorce Certificate Mail-in Form. Mail your application to:

Colorado divorce certificates are available only to immediate family of the divorced, and to legal representatives of those persons who may have a legal interest. There is a fee of $17.00, which may be paid with check, money order or credit card. Certain years are available from the state Vital Records Department, and other years from the county office in the county the divorce was granted in. Years 1851-1939, and from 1968 to today are available from the state. All other years may be requested from the county of filing. For more information visit: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment