Divorce records in Boulder County, Colorado, can be accessed through several channels depending on what type of document you need. BoulderCourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information for Boulder County. Beyond that, the court that issued the decree — the Boulder County Combined Court — maintains the official case file. The Boulder County Clerk & Recorder's Recording Division handles certain recorded documents, and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) issues divorce verifications at the state level.
Boulder County Divorce Records Search
Two primary offices maintain divorce-related records in Boulder County. The Boulder County Combined Court keeps the complete case file for every dissolution of marriage (divorce) action filed in the county. This includes the petition, decree of dissolution, separation agreements, parenting plans, custody orders, property division orders, and any post-decree motions. The CDPHE Vital Records Section maintains a statewide index of divorce records and can issue a verification letter confirming that a divorce occurred.
The court's collection is the most detailed source. If you need the actual decree or settlement terms, the court clerk's office is where to start. The state vital records office is useful when you only need official confirmation that a dissolution was granted.
Boulder County Combined Court — Clerk of Court
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment — Vital Records
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Boulder County
In Colorado, divorce cases — formally called "dissolution of marriage" — are handled by the district court division. In Boulder County, the district and county courts operate together as the Boulder County Combined Court. All divorce petitions are filed here, and the decree of dissolution is entered and stored by the Clerk of Court at the same location.
After a decree is entered, the court reports the dissolution to CDPHE, which maintains a statewide record. However, the state office does not hold copies of the decree itself — it issues only a verification of dissolution, which confirms the names of the parties, the date, and the county where the divorce was granted.
Older Boulder County divorce case files — particularly those from the early 1900s — may have been transferred to the Colorado State Archives. The Archives holds Boulder County District Court divorce records from 1904–1912. To request an archived case file, you first need the case number, which can be obtained by contacting the Boulder County Combined Court.
Which office to contact:
- Full case file, decree, custody orders, settlement agreements: Boulder County Combined Court, Clerk of Court — 303-441-3750
- Verification that a divorce occurred (no decree copy): CDPHE Vital Records — 303-692-2200
- Historical divorce records (1904–1912): Colorado State Archives
To request court records, you can email the Clerk of Court or submit a Record/Document Request Form through the Colorado Judicial Branch website. You may also drop off a request in person at the clerk's window in Boulder. The clerk can restrict access to portions of a court file if sealed by court order, so not every document in a divorce case is guaranteed to be publicly available.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Boulder County
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Court record copy (non-certified), per page | $0.25 | Varies; contact clerk |
| Certified copy of court document | $20.00 per document | Varies; contact clerk |
| CDPHE divorce verification | $17.75 | Up to 6 weeks by mail |
| CDPHE expedited processing (online/phone order) | Additional fees apply | Approximately 2–3 weeks |
| Colorado Judicial Branch docket search (online) | Free | Immediate |