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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Kit Carson County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Colorado state publishers on the review date. 3 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Kit Carson County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Kit Carson County, Colorado — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
7,080
Population
Census estimate
2,979
Households
Census estimate
$58,992
Median income
Annual household
$182,700
Median home value
Census ACS
Burlington
County seat
In Colorado
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
5 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
2 sources
Vital records
1 source
Voter records
2 sources
Professional licenses
2 sources
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Kit Carson County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Kit Carson County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Colorado Judicial Branch - Kit Carson County - Court Busines… Kit Carson County | Colorado Judicial Branch |
| Criminal records | Kit Carson County, CO Arrests, Warrants, Police Records Sear… Kit Carson County Jail Roster Lookup, CO, Inmate Search |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Kit Carson County state portal below |
| Property records | Assessor | Kit Carson County - Colorado Enter EagleWeb - Kit Carson County, CO Assessor |
| Vital records | Administration and Vital Records | Kit Carson County - Color… |
| Voter records | Everything you didn't know about the Clerk and Recorder… Elections | Kit Carson County - Colorado |
| Professional licenses | Recorder | Kit Carson County - Colorado Kit Carson County Clerk & Recorder - Colorado |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Kit Carson County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Kit Carson County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Kit Carson County Records
2026
Kit Carson County official government portal active
The official Kit Carson County government website at www.kitcarsoncounty.org continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Kit Carson County court records portal verified
State court system links for Kit Carson County verified against the Colorado judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Kit Carson County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Kit Carson County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Kit Carson County property records online
Kit Carson County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Kit Carson County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Kit Carson County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Kit Carson 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 Kit Carson County Records
❌ Myth: "Kit Carson County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Kit Carson County are held by the Colorado state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Kit Carson 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 Kit Carson County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Colorado state repository has verified, current Kit Carson County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Kit Carson County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Kit Carson 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.kitcarsoncounty.org — Official Kit Carson County government website
- www.courts.state.co.us — Court records — official source
- kitcarsoncounty.colorado.gov — Property records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Kit Carson County & Colorado Records
For records not specific to Kit Carson 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 Kit Carson County, Colorado
Kit Carson County is located in eastern Colorado. The county seat is Burlington (official site: http://www.kitcarsoncounty.org/).
- Population: 7,080
- Households: 2,979
- Median household income: $58,992
- Median home value: $182,700
- Below poverty line: 9.4%
- Land area: 2,160.8 sq mi
- Population density: 3.3 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 3
- NCES schools indexed: 9
Colorado Judicial Branch - Kit Carson County - Court Business Resources
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Access Guide to Public Records · Web Link Request · Administration · Court Services · Executive Division · Financial Services · Human Resources · Information Technology Services · Probation Services · SCAO Committees · Home Courts By County Kit Carson County Court Business Resources ·
Kit Carson County | Colorado Judicial Branch
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Email Contact: kitcarsonclerksoffice@judicial.state.co.us – please use to send record check or email the clerk’s office. County Court Traffic and Misdemeanor case types are held on the 1st, and 3rd Tuesdays at 9:00 A.M. County Court Civil Cases are heard the Second Tuesday at 1:30 P.M. You may check the docket by clicking on dockets at the bottom of the page. Kit Carson County appearances are in-person, unless you have permission to appear virtually.
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 ...
Kit Carson County Judges and Staff | Colorado Judicial Branch
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Find Webex Virtual Courtrooms · Information for Attorneys · On The Board Report · Sealed Case Search · Jury · Jury · Jury Commissioners by County · Colorado Jury Service Video · Jury FAQs · Summons Sent to Old Address · Toggle Navigation · English · English · Español · Learn More · 13th Judicial District · Below is a listing of the Judges and staff for Kit Carson county.
Home | Colorado Judicial Branch
Criminal & Court Records
Statewide Colorado court docket search.
courts.state.co.us
Colorado Bureau of Investigation
Official Free
Enter your city or county to find your county court locations. Find information that is helpful for citizens called to serve as a juror in a legal proceeding. Payments for fees, fines, and Restitution can be made online using the Colorado Judicial Payment System.
Everything you didn't know about the Clerk and Recorder's Office
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Voters can check to see if their registration is up to date by visiting GoVoteColorado.gov or by calling License appointments. There is only one station and it’s important to everyone that people do not · have to wait in line if at all possible. Currently, Driver License appointments are limited to Kit · Carson County and neighboring county residents because of the limited appointments.
Elections | Kit Carson County - Colorado
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Kit Carson County Results LIVE - November 4, 2025. 7pm · Statewide Results LIVE - November 4, 2025. 7pm
Voter Lookup Request Forms
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Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold · Menu · Bingo · Business · Charities · Elections · Notary · Search · Voter Lookup Request Forms · County (PDF) Special District (PDF) Municipal (PDF)
Recorder | Kit Carson County - Colorado
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Mondays - Fridays, 8:00 A.M. to ,4:00 P.M · Kit Carson County Courthouse 1650 Donelan Avenue – Second Floor Suite 203 Burlington, CO 80807 (719)346-8638
Kit Carson County Clerk & Recorder - Colorado
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Susan Corliss clerkandrecorder@kitcarsoncounty.org Office Phone- (719) 346-8638 Press #1 for elections #2 Recording and planning #3 DMV Office Fax- (719) 346-8721 Kit Carson County Clerk and Recorder 1650 Donelan Avenue, Suite 203, Burlington, CO 80807 · Office Hours M-F 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Verify a Colorado Professional or Business License - DORA
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Use the search options below to search for a Licensed Professional/Business with the Division of Professions and Occupations . You may enter as much or as little information as you choose. As with any query your results will depend on the amount of information you enter.
Assessor | Kit Carson County - Colorado
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Office Phone: (719) 346-8946 ext. 197 Office Fax: (719) 346-6017 1650 Donelan Ave Suite 102, Burlington, CO 80807 Office Hours Mon-Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm · 2025 Reappraisal Year Property owners recently received a 2025 Notice of Valuation from the Assessor’s Office.
Enter EagleWeb - Kit Carson County, CO Assessor
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Abbey Mullis, Kit Carson County Assessor · 1650 Donelan Ave, Ste. 102 Burlington, CO, 80807
Administration and Vital Records | Kit Carson County - Colorado
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Office (719) 346-8133 option 1 · email KCCADMIN@kitcarsoncounty.org
Request data for research | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
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Visit the Center for Health and Environmental Data or contact cdphe.healthstatistics@state.co.us for more information on obtaining vital records data for research purposes and other data products. County vital records offices for birth and death records
Detention Center | Kit Carson County - Colorado
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To add money to an inmate's commissary books we accept cash or money orders at the front window during normal business hours or by mailing a money order to the inmate's name C/O The Kit Cars
Kit Carson County
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Field notes are the narrative record of the cadastral survey . They are written in tabular format and contain the detailed descriptions of entire survey process including the instrumentation and procedures utilized, calling all physical evidence evaluated in the survey process, and listing all ...
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Kit Carson County?
Kit Carson County court cases are searchable through the Kit Carson County | Colorado Judicial Branch portal: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/courts/trial-courts/kit-carson-county. Colorado also operates a state-level case lookup through the Colorado Judicial Branch system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Are Colorado marriage records public?
Marriage records in Colorado are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
Can my employer see a sealed record in Colorado?
Generally, most private employers running a standard name-based check cannot see a sealed Colorado record. However, government employers, law enforcement, schools, healthcare facilities, and any role requiring a fingerprint-based check can see sealed records under specific statutory exemptions. Confirm specifics with the sealing court.
Will a criminal conviction lead to deportation?
It depends on the offense, the person's immigration status, and current federal enforcement priorities. Aggravated felonies and crimes of moral turpitude carry the highest immigration risk. Even a sealed or expunged state conviction may still count under federal immigration law. Consult an immigration attorney.