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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Mineral County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Colorado state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Mineral County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Mineral County, Colorado — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
933
Population
Census estimate
418
Households
Census estimate
$58,929
Median income
Annual household
$379,000
Median home value
Census ACS
Creede
County seat
In Colorado
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
5 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
3 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
2 sources
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
Mineral County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Mineral County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Docket Search | Colorado Judicial Branch Home | Colorado Judicial Branch |
| Criminal records | Mineral County, CO Arrests, Warrants, Police Records Search Access Guide to Public Records | Colorado Judicial Branch |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Mineral County state portal below |
| Property records | Mineral County, CO EagleWeb Mineral County |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Mineral County state portal below |
| Voter records | Home Page | Mineral County CO Find My Voter Registration - Colorado Secretary of State |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Mineral County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Mineral County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Mineral County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Mineral County Records
2026
Mineral County official government portal active
The official Mineral County government website at www.mineralcountycolorado.com continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Mineral County court records portal verified
State court system links for Mineral County verified against the Colorado judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Mineral County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Mineral County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Mineral County property records online
Mineral County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Mineral County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Mineral County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Mineral 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 Mineral County Records
❌ Myth: "Mineral County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Mineral County are held by the Colorado state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Mineral 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 Mineral County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Colorado state repository has verified, current Mineral County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Mineral County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Mineral 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.mineralcountycolorado.com — Official Mineral County government website
- www.courts.state.co.us — Court records — official source
- www.coloradojudicial.gov — Criminal records — official source
- glorecords.blm.gov — Property records — official source
- colorado.gov — Voter records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Mineral County & Colorado Records
For records not specific to Mineral 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 Mineral County, Colorado
Mineral County is located in south-central Colorado. The county seat is Creede (official site: https://www.mineralcountycolorado.com/).
- Population: 933
- Households: 418
- Median household income: $58,929
- Median home value: $379,000
- Below poverty line: 11.2%
- Land area: 875.8 sq mi
- Population density: 1.1 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 1
- NCES schools indexed: 1
Docket Search | Colorado Judicial Branch
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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 ...
Home | Colorado Judicial Branch
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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.
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 ...
Mineral County | Colorado Judicial Branch
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Mineral County Court Civil Return Dates are set on the 2nd and 3rd Friday of each month at 9:30 a.m. For information about live captioning for criminal proceedings that can be observed via the Colorado Judicial Department's livestreaming service, please review this document.
Trial Courts by County | Colorado Judicial Branch
Criminal & Court Records
Statewide Colorado court docket search.
courts.state.co.us
Mineral County
Official Free
The county was named for the many valuable minerals found in the mountains and streams of the area . According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 878 square miles (2,270 km2), of which 876 square miles (2,270 km2) is land and 2.0 square miles (5.2 km2) (0.2%) is water.
Mineral County Departments
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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 ...
Access Guide to Public Records | Colorado Judicial Branch
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If you are requesting court records such a divorce decree, case disposition, or any other record from a specific court case or for a specific person, you may submit a request using the online records request form. Once submitted, the applicable court location will contact you with further ...
Colorado Bureau of Investigation
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County court decisions may be appealed to the district court . District Courts hear civil cases in any amount, as well as domestic relations, criminal, juvenile, probate, and mental health cases. District court decisions may be appealed to the Colorado Court of Appeals (in some cases directly ...
Home Page | Mineral County CO
Official Free
1201 N. Main | P.O. Box 70 | Creede, CO 81130 | (719) 658‑2331
Find My Voter Registration - Colorado Secretary of State
Official Free
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold
Voter Lookup Request Forms
Official Free
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold · Menu · Bingo · Business · Charities · Elections · Notary · Search · Voter Lookup Request Forms · County (PDF) Special District (PDF) Municipal (PDF)
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
Verify a Colorado Professional or Business License - DORA
Official Free
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.
2011-2012 Directory of Office Holders
Business, Voter & Other
Colorado SOS business search.
sos.state.co.us
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Mineral County?
Mineral County court cases are searchable through the Home | Colorado Judicial Branch portal: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/. Colorado also operates a state-level case lookup through the Colorado Judicial Branch system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Does an active warrant show up on a background check in Colorado?
Yes. Active warrants in Colorado appear on name-based criminal background checks through the Colorado Bureau of Investigation system the moment they are entered. Some employers also run a separate NCIC warrant query, which catches federal warrants as well.
Does an arrest show up on a background check before conviction in Colorado?
Yes — in Colorado, an arrest can appear on a name-based background check from the moment of booking, even before any court ruling. Whether it appears on an employment screening depends on the type of check (name-based vs. fingerprint-based) and how recent the arrest is.
What's the difference between a court record and a criminal record in Colorado?
A court record shows everything filed in a specific case — pleadings, motions, judgments. A criminal record (rap sheet) is a person-centric history from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation that aggregates arrests and dispositions across all courts in Colorado. Court records are searched by case; criminal records by person.