Divorce prep · Colorado
How to get a copy of your divorce record in Colorado
Colorado's state health department does not issue certified copies of divorce records. The state fee for an index verification of a Colorado divorce is $17.00. Copies come from the Clerk of District Court in the county where the divorce was granted.
Educational only. Not legal advice. Sources checked November 2, 2026.
What the official sources say
- Colorado's state health department does not issue certified copies of divorce records. CDC National Center for Health Statistics: Where to Write for Vital Records. Checked November 2, 2026
- The state fee for an index verification of a Colorado divorce is $17.00. CDC National Center for Health Statistics: Where to Write for Vital Records. Checked November 2, 2026
- Copies come from the Clerk of District Court in the county where the divorce was granted. CDC National Center for Health Statistics: Where to Write for Vital Records. Checked November 2, 2026
Official links
How to keep these papers
Keep dated copies of the papers you already have in one place, and write the day something happened on the same day. KeepMyProof is a private phone app for that: folders with checklists, the day it happened next to the day you saved it, and one PDF of a folder when someone asks.
- Bank, retirement and debt statements
- Pay stubs and tax returns
- Household bills and expenses
- Home, car and property papers
- Agreements and court papers you have
- Messages sent to you
- Co-parenting log: dated handoff and visit notes
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Neighbouring states
- How to get a copy of your divorce record in Kansas
- How to get a copy of your divorce record in Nebraska
- How to get a copy of your divorce record in Utah
- How to get a copy of your divorce record in Wyoming
Questions
Where do these Colorado facts come from?
Each fact on this page is copied from an official source: CDC National Center for Health Statistics: Where to Write for Vital Records. We checked that each source still says it on November 2, 2026. Rules and forms change, so open the official link and read the current version before you rely on it.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is educational only and is not legal advice. KeepMyProof is not a law firm. For advice about your situation, ask a lawyer licensed in Colorado or your court's self-help center.
Which papers should I keep for divorce prep?
A good start: Bank, retirement and debt statements; Pay stubs and tax returns; Household bills and expenses; Home, car and property papers; Agreements and court papers you have; Messages sent to you; Co-parenting log: dated handoff and visit notes. Keep only papers you are allowed to have, write the date on each note, and keep originals somewhere safe.
How can I keep these papers private on my phone?
KeepMyProof keeps copies of the papers you already have in folders with checklists, encrypted on your phone, with no account and no ads. It is free for the first items you save. It is coming soon to Google Play.
Educational only. Not legal advice.