Divorce records in Fremont County, Colorado can be accessed through several channels. FremontCOCourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information for Fremont County. You can also obtain records directly from the district court that issued the decree, the Fremont County Clerk & Recorder, or the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), which serves as the state vital records office. The method you choose depends on the type of document you need and how you plan to use it.
Fremont Divorce Records Search
In Colorado, divorce cases are handled at the district court level. The Fremont Combined Court, part of the 11th Judicial District, maintains court files for all divorce and dissolution of marriage cases filed in the county. These records include divorce decrees, separation agreements, custody orders, parenting plans, property settlement agreements, and related motions or filings.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment also maintains a statewide index of divorce records and can issue divorce certificates (also called divorce verification letters). These are not the same as a full decree — they confirm that a divorce occurred but do not include the terms of the settlement.
The Fremont County Clerk & Recorder's office does not issue divorce decrees but may have recorded documents related to property transfers resulting from a divorce. For questions about how to get a copy of a divorce decree, the Clerk's office directs requesters to the court.
Fremont Combined Court
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Fremont
Understanding which office holds the record you need will save time. Colorado's filing structure splits divorce-related documents between the court and the state vital records office.
Fremont Combined Court — District Court Division
All divorce and dissolution of marriage cases in Fremont County are filed with the district court. After a judge signs the decree, it becomes part of the permanent court file maintained by the Clerk of Court at the Fremont Combined Court. This is where you request:
- Copies of the divorce decree
- Settlement or separation agreements
- Custody and parenting time orders
- Any motions, responses, or modifications filed in the case
You can search for case docket information through the Colorado Judicial Branch Docket Search, which includes Fremont Combined Court. To request copies of documents from a case file, use the Record/Document Request Form provided by the Colorado Judicial Branch.
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment — Vital Records
CDPHE maintains a statewide registry of divorces. This office issues divorce certificates (verification records), which confirm the fact of divorce, the names of the parties, the date, and the county where it was granted. These are not copies of the decree itself. Contact CDPHE if you need a state-issued verification rather than the full court document.
Fremont County Clerk & Recorder
The Recording Division of the Clerk & Recorder's office handles recorded documents such as deeds and property transfers. If a divorce resulted in a recorded quit claim deed or other property document, you may find that record here. The Clerk's office does not maintain or issue divorce decrees.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Fremont
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Court record copy (non-certified, per page) | $0.25 | Same day to several business days |
| Certified copy of court document | $20.00 per document | Several business days |
| Divorce certificate from CDPHE (verification record) | $17.75 | 2–4 weeks by mail |
| CDPHE expedited processing (additional fee) | $11.00 | 5–7 business days |
| Recorded document copy (Clerk & Recorder, per page) | $1.25 | Same day if in person |