Population
330K
County Seat
Boulder
Libraries
9
Schools
86
SearchSystems Editorial
Edited by Sam Rokni — Editor & Owner, SearchSystems.net. Public records professional since 1999. NAPBS founding member. Full bio & credentials.
Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Boulder County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Colorado state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Boulder County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Boulder County, Colorado — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
330,262
Population
Census estimate
133,390
Households
Census estimate
$99,770
Median income
Annual household
$671,100
Median home value
Census ACS
Boulder
County seat
In Colorado
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
4 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
see state portal
Vital records
10 sources
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Boulder County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Boulder County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Docket Search | Colorado Judicial Branch Property Alert |
| Criminal records | Sexually Violent Predator - Boulder County Daily Booking and Listing Reports - Boulder County |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Boulder County state portal below |
| Property records | No verified source — see Boulder County state portal below |
| Vital records | Death Certificates - Boulder County Birth Certificates - Boulder County |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Boulder County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Boulder County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Boulder County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Boulder County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Boulder County Records
2026
Boulder County official government portal active
The official Boulder County government website at www.bouldercounty.org continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Boulder County court records portal verified
State court system links for Boulder County verified against the Colorado judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Boulder County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Boulder County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
FBI Identity History Summary (federal complement)
For records that may exist outside Colorado, the FBI Identity History Summary at fbi.gov complements all county-level state records.
The 4-Step Boulder County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Boulder County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Boulder County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Colorado statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Colorado state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Boulder County Records
❌ Myth: "Boulder County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Boulder County are held by the Colorado state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Boulder County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Boulder County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Colorado state repository has verified, current Boulder County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Boulder County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Boulder County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources (All Verified)
- www.bouldercounty.org — Official Boulder County government website
- www.coloradojudicial.gov — Court records — official source
- bouldercounty.gov — Criminal records — official source
- cdphe.colorado.gov — Vital records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Boulder County & Colorado Records
For records not specific to Boulder County, use Colorado's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Colorado statewide record systems:
- Colorado Court Records →
- Colorado Criminal Records →
- Colorado Property Records →
- Colorado Vital Records →
- Colorado Voter Records →
- Colorado Wants & Warrants →
- Colorado Licenses →
- Colorado Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Colorado statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
About Boulder County, Colorado
Boulder County is located in northern Colorado. The county seat is Boulder (official site: http://www.bouldercounty.org/).
- Households: 133,390
- Median household income: $99,770
- Median home value: $671,100
- Below poverty line: 11.3%
- Land area: 726.4 sq mi
- Population density: 454.7 people / sq mi
Death Certificates - Boulder County
Official Free
Death certificates can be ordered online, but BCPH staff can send you a paper application by mail if preferred . Colorado requires at least one of the primary list of identification types OR at least two of the items on the secondary list.
Birth Certificates - Boulder County
Official Free
The service is free and takes 80027 800-772-1213 Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Certified, legal birth certificates can be ordered from Boulder County Public Health or any other local public health office
Request data for research | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
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Vital records, including birth, death, adoption, marriage, and divorce, are confidential per Colorado state statute (C.R.S. 25-2-117). As a result, Colorado vital records are not public records and therefore not searchable online .
Boulder County Marriages | 1860-1900
Official Free
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Boulder Genealogical Society : Cemeteries : Columbia Cemetery
Official Free
Columbia Cemetery, Boulder, Colorado, 1870 to the Present, Index of Burials, Updated December 2001. Compiled by Mary McRoberts for the Boulder Genealogical Society, Boulder, Colorado. Click on a letter below to browse surnames beginning with that letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R ...
Records - Boulder County
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Search records maintained by the Boulder County Community Planning & Permitting Department such as building permits, planning applications, and code enforcement cases . The Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) ensures that the public has access to the records of government bodies at all levels in ...
Boulder County Assessor's Office Property Search
Official Free
Boulder County will retire the Legacy Property Search App on Jan.
Welcome to Boulder County, CO Treasurer Web
Official Free
Cookies are required to use this site. Please enable cookies before continuing · The information contained herein is believed to be accurate and dependable. However, no warrantees implied or expressed exist regarding the veracity of the data. Indicated taxable values are for assessment purposes ...
Docket Search | Colorado Judicial Branch
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Colorado Judicial Branch · Courts · Trial Courts by County · Trial Courts by District · Court of Appeals · Supreme Court · Water Courts · Community and Educational Resources · Livestreaming · Probation · Self-Help and Forms · Self-Help Resources · Self-Help Forms · Programs · Court Services · Financial Services · Probation Services · Vendor Resources · Public Access · Access Guide to Public Records ...
Property Alert
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ANY USER WHO ATTEMPTS TO GAIN ACCESS TO ANY INFORMATION FROM THE WEB SITE AGREES AND UNDERSTANDS THAT HE, SHE, OR IT RELEASES Boulder COUNTY, ITS ELECTED OFFICIALS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, AGENTS, AND REPRESENTATIVES FROM ANY LIABILITY OR DAMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMPLETENESS, ACCURACY, ...
Docket Search | Colorado Judicial Branch
Official Free
Access Guide to Public Records · Bond Status Report · Court Data-Sharing Task Force · Data and Reports · Docket Search · E-Filing for Attorneys · E-Filing for Non-Attorneys · Find Webex Virtual Courtrooms · Information for Attorneys · On The Board Report · Sealed Case Search · Jury · Jury · Jury Commissioners by County · Colorado ...
Boulder County | Colorado Judicial Branch
Official Free
Please note: The application and posting reference an application deadline of March 29, 2024. Though this deadline has passed, the 20th Judicial District will continue to accept applications. 1777 Sixth Street Boulder, CO 80302 View Map BoulderCourtSelfHelp@judicial.state.co.us (720) 664-1505
Sexually Violent Predator - Boulder County
Official Free
The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the following information pursuant to Colorado revised statutes 16-13-901 through 16-13-905, which authorizes law enforcement agencies to inform the public of a sex offender’s release when the offender has been determined to be a sexually violent predator and is subject to community notification.
Sexually Violent Predator - Boulder County
Official Free
The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the following information pursuant to Colorado revised statutes 16-13-901 through 16-13-905, which authorizes law enforcement agencies to inform the public of a sex offender’s release when the offender has been determined to be a sexually violent predator and is subject to community notification.
Daily Booking and Listing Reports - Boulder County
Official Free
The Daily Booking Report and the Daily Listings Report show individuals who have been booked or lodged at the Boulder County Jail .
About the CBI | Colorado Bureau of Investigation
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Created by the Colorado Legislature on July 1, 1967 , the CBI was intended to support and assist local, county and state criminal justice agencies through the provision of professional investigative and forensic laboratory services, as well as the management and administration of criminal justice ...
Plats, Maps and GIS - Boulder County
Official Free
The Survey Plat Lookup tool provides access to survey plats deposited with Boulder County, filed and indexed pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes 38-51-107 : Review GIS data and maps used by the Community Planning & Permitting department for zoning, comprehensive plans, and land use code.
Check SepticSmart Records - Boulder County
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Check SepticSmart Records · Boulder County · / Environment · / Water · / SepticSmart · / Check SepticSmart Records · Septic systems are the second most frequently cited source of groundwater contamination in our country. Unapproved, aging, and failing septic systems have a large impact on the quality and safety of our water supply.
Body Art Program - Boulder County
Official Free
Poor sanitation practices, such of complications arising from body art procedures. Boulder County Public Health (BCPH) licenses and routinely inspects all body art facilities operating within the county
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Boulder County?
Boulder County court cases are searchable through the Docket Search | Colorado Judicial Branch portal: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/dockets. Colorado also operates a state-level case lookup through the Colorado Judicial Branch system. For federal matters, see PACER.
How long does an arrest stay on my record in Colorado if I wasn't convicted?
In Colorado, an arrest stays on your record indefinitely unless you petition the court to seal or expunge it, even if charges were dropped or you were found not guilty. Colorado's rules for clearing non-conviction records are stricter than for convictions — start with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.
What's the difference between sealing and expunging a record in Colorado?
In Colorado, a sealed record is hidden from public view but still exists and remains visible to law enforcement, licensing boards, and some employers. An expunged record is treated by Colorado law as if it never happened — though FBI and federal records may persist regardless of state action. The relief process runs through the sentencing court.
Are Colorado criminal records public?
Mostly yes. Colorado's public-records law makes adult arrests, court filings, and conviction histories accessible to anyone unless a specific statutory exemption applies. Juvenile cases and sealed records are generally excluded by statute.