Criminal Records
In compliance with the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office processes requests for a variety of public records, including accident reports, body cam videos, booking report, dispatch recordings, jail records and inmate records. Interested parties can obtain records in person by visiting the Records Office at 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, CO 80109. Requests can also be made by mail. Either method must be accompanied by a completed record request form that includes related information such as the name of the requester, case/incident number, date of the incident, the location of the incident and the name of the parties involved.
How to Find Sex Offender Information
Information on sex offenders living in Douglas County can be obtained using two different options. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office provides a free printed copy of all the registrants listed an area. Interested parties can obtain the list in person by presenting a valid ID and submitting two request forms at the Sheriff's office at 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado.
Members of the public can also search for sexual predators online using the state-wide search app maintained by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI). It provides general information such as the offender's photo, last known dress, conviction information, and physical description.
How to Get Douglas County Inmate Records
Access to Douglas County inmate records can be obtained by submitting a request online to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. A fee is charged for this service. Residents can also pick up the records in person or have them mailed to their location. For wider searches, the Colorado Department of Corrections (DOC) maintains a public database that contains statewide information on offenders held in correctional inmate facilities. It details the name of the offender as well as their status. Requesters can locate the facilities where offenders by conducting searches using the department's inmate search tool.
Douglas County Court Records
Douglas County is home to a combined county and district court. Interested parties can search through case information and Douglas County court records using the public access tool provided by the Colorado Judicial Branch. Records can be accessed online using a case number or the name of a subject in the case. However, records provided through this medium are not considered official records. Records that are unavailable online may be accessible in person directly at the courthouse at:
Douglas County Courthouse
4000 Justice Way, Suite 2009
Castle Rock, CO 80109
Phone: (720) 437-6200
Fax: (303) 688-1962
Douglas County is also home to several municipal courts, which preside over select civil and criminal cases, such as misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and ordinance violations. County residents can obtain records from these courts by visiting the respective court house where the case was tried (find locations below).
Castle Pines Municipal Court
360 Village Square Lane
Castle Pines, CO 80108
Phone: (720) 545-8154
Castle Rock Municipal Court
100 Perry Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Phone: (303) 663-6133
Fax: (303) 663-6137
Lone Tree Municipal Court
Lone Tree Municipal Building
9220 Kimmer Drive, Suite 100
Lone Tree, CO 80124
Phone: (303) 339-8177
Fax: (303) 225-4949
Parker Municipal Court
20120 East Mainstreet
Parker, CO 80138
Phone: (303) 805-3195
Fax: (303) 805-3126
Vital Records
Douglas County provides access to vital records at the county and state level. To secure records, interested parties may be required to provide a copy of a valid ID. Accepted options include U.S passport, Colorado Driver's license, or a military ID card.
How to Obtain Divorce Records
Records of divorce decrees granted in the county can be obtained from the clerk of the district court where the case was filed. Requests should be directed to the:
Douglas County Courthouse
4000 Justice Way, Suite 2009
Castle Rock, CO 80109
Information (720) 437-6200
Applications must include a copy of a valid I.D as well as a reason for the request. In addition, the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment issues verification certificates for divorces or marriage dissolutions. Eligible parties can order a copy in person at the main campus located at Vital Records Section, 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, CO 80246. Requests can also be made by mail. Applications must include a duly completed form and the applicable fee
How to Find Birth and Death Records
The Tri-County Health Department processes requests for birth and death records for any year. Records are only issued to authorized persons, namely:
- The individual named on the record (birth records).
- Members of the immediate family.
- Legal representative of any of the above.
Requests must include the subject's full name (as it appears on the birth record), as well as the date and place of birth. Requesters will also need to provide a reason for the request, a signature and a completed application form for birth records or death records.
Records can be obtained in person within the county at the Castle Rock Office, 410 South Wilcox St., Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Records can also be obtained from any of these other two locations.
4201 E. 72nd Avenue, Suite D, Commerce City, CO 80022
6162 S. Willow Drive, Suite 100, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Death certificates cost $20 for the first copy and $13 for each additional copy, while birth certificates cost $17.75 for the first copy and $10 for each additional copy.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) provides an alternative option for obtaining birth/death records. County residents can apply for records in person at the Vital Records Section, located at 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver. All applications must include a copy of a valid I.D and documents supporting proof of relationship.
Are Property Records Open to the Public in Douglas County?
Property Records are open to the members of the public in Douglas County in compliance with the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA). Physical copies of the property records can be retrieved from the Douglas County Clerk & Recording Office. Interested persons can also direct inquiries to the Douglas County Assessors at offices located at:
Douglas County Assessor
301 Wilcox Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Phone: (303) 660-7450
Fax: (303) 479-9751
Email: assessors@douglas.co.us
Alternatively, the Douglas County Clerk & Recording Office can be contacted for physical copy requests at:
Clerk & Recording
Nancy Sotomayor, Deputy of Recording
301 Wilcox Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Phone: (303) 660-7446
Fax: (303) 814-2776
Email: recording@douglas.co.us
The office opens to members of the public between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday.
Where and How to Find Property Records in Douglas County
Property records in Douglas County are maintained by the Douglas County Assessors. The assessor’s record keeps records from the year 1825 up to date and the records are updated nightly. The assessor’s county maintains two portals: basic property search and advanced property search. Further inquiries on accessing the records online can be directed to:
Douglas County Assessor
301 Wilcox Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Phone: (303) 660-7450
Fax: (303) 479-9751
Email: assessors@douglas.co.us
How to Look Up Douglas County Property Records
Interested persons can access the property records online via either of the two property search portals maintained by the Douglas County Assessors. The portals maintained are the:
- Basic Property Search Portal: Input the property address being searched for and click on search, go through the list to obtain information on the property including sale price, property image, account number, and property style.
- Advanced Property Search Portal: The advanced search can be searched to provide information across the following data categories - Property Ownership & Location Report, Parcel Value Report, Property Improvement (Occupancy) Report, Property Improvement (Segments) Report, Building Summary Report, Sales Information Report, Valuation History Report. To search across the above-mentioned data categories interested persons can be searched by:
- Account Information - Provided the Account number, State Parcel number, Account Type, Appraisal Type, Owner Name, Property Value, Neighborhood, Neighborhood Ext, and LEA
- Building Attributes - Property size in square foot, property style/ Built As, property Quality, Building Use, Year Built between 1825 and 2021, size of the basement in square feet, is the basement finished or unfinished? , is the basement walkout or non-walk out.
- Sales information - information including Sale Price, Sale Date, Recording Number, Deed Type, Grantor, Grantee, is the property Vacant or Improved, is the property Multi-Parcel, and qualified sale type.
- Subdivision Attributes - Input the following information Subdivision Name, Filing Description, Block, Lot, Tract, Recording Number.
- Tax Authority information - input the Tax District and Tax Authority.
- Address - Search the address segment by inputting the Street Number, Street Name, Cities, and ZipCode.
- Land Attribute - input the following Township, Section, Range, Land Use, Land Attribute, acre size.
Physical records obtained from the Clerk & Recorders office come at a fee, the fees to access these physical records are as follows: Regular copies of property documents cost $.25 per page, certification of documents cost an additional $1 per document, Copies of plats and oversized documents cost $1.00 for the first page and $.75 for every extra page, Shipping and handling fees are: $1 for 1-6 paged documents, $4 for 7-61 paged documents, $7 for 62 pages or more.
Physical copies can be obtained by contacting the Douglas County, Clerk & Recording Division at:
Clerk & Recording
Nancy Sotomayor, Deputy of Recording
301 Wilcox Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Phone: (303) 660-7446
Fax: (303) 814-2776
Email: recording@douglas.co.us
Location of Douglas County Property Assessors
Douglas County Assessor
301 Wilcox Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Phone: (303) 660-7450
Fax: (303) 479-9751
Email: assessors@douglas.co.us
