Colorado Genealogy Records

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

A family's past can be a key to its future. Stories about our ancestors provide anecdotes and offer comfort. For those who are searching for a family, genealogy research offers a sense of being.

Colorado has a rich history that can lead to a genealogical gold mine. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment oversees the Vital Records Section which keeps most of the important records in the state. This is the best place to start searching for Colorado genealogy records.

The Office of the State Registrar of Vital Statistics has, since 2003, kept a website where any member of the public can access marriage or divorce records. As a result of growing concern about identity theft, though, vital records are now treated as confidential. For records prior to 2003 which are not accessible via the website, the best method for obtaining a marriage certificate or dissolution decree is either through the county clerk's office (if you know the county), the Denver Public Library, or the Colorado State Archives.

Local registrars are typically the best sources for early birth and death records in Colorado. A microfiche index of Colorado births from 1863-1899 is available at the Colorado State Archives. More current birth and death records are available either by ordering over the website or in person at a County Clerks and Recorders office. Colorado genealogy records are relatively easy to search.