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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Yuma County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Colorado state publishers on the review date. 7 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Yuma County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Yuma County, Colorado — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
10,048
Population
Census estimate
3,953
Households
Census estimate
$60,118
Median income
Annual household
$201,500
Median home value
Census ACS
Wray
County seat
In Colorado
Criminal records
see state portal
Court records
5 sources
Wants & warrants
1 source
Property records
2 sources
Vital records
2 sources
Voter records
2 sources
Professional licenses
1 source
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Yuma County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Yuma County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Home | Colorado Judicial Branch Yuma County Courthouse | Colorado Judicial Branch |
| Criminal records | No verified source — see Yuma County state portal below |
| Wants & warrants | Yuma County Sheriff Department, CO Arrests, Warrant Lookup |
| Property records | Yuma County Assessor | Colorado Department of Local Affairs … Additional Departments - Yuma County |
| Vital records | Vital Records | City of Yuma Birth, death, and other vital records | Colorado Department … |
| Voter records | Recorder | Yuma County Find My Voter Registration - Colorado Secretary of State |
| Professional licenses | Home - Criminal Records Unit |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Yuma County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Yuma County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Yuma County Records
2026
Yuma County official government portal active
The official Yuma County government website at co.colorado.gov continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Yuma County court records portal verified
State court system links for Yuma County verified against the Colorado judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Yuma County property records online
Yuma County property assessment and recorder office online portal 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 Yuma County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Yuma County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Yuma 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 Yuma County Records
❌ Myth: "Yuma County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Yuma County are held by the Colorado state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Yuma 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 Yuma County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Colorado state repository has verified, current Yuma County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Yuma County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Yuma 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)
- co.colorado.gov — Official Yuma County government website
- www.courts.state.co.us — Court records — official source
- dpt.colorado.gov — Property records — official source
- cityofyuma.colorado.gov — Vital records — official source
- Official Colorado State Portal — Voter records — official source
- Official Colorado State Portal — Licenses — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Yuma County & Colorado Records
For records not specific to Yuma 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
Other counties in Colorado: Washington · Weld
About Yuma County, Colorado
Yuma County is located in north-eastern Colorado. The county seat is Wray (official site: http://www.yumacounty.net/).
- Population: 10,048
- Households: 3,953
- Median household income: $60,118
- Median home value: $201,500
- Below poverty line: 14.0%
- Land area: 2,364.4 sq mi
- Population density: 4.2 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 3
- NCES schools indexed: 11
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.
Yuma County Courthouse | Colorado Judicial Branch
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Colorado Jury Service Video · Jury FAQs · Jury Summons Information · Toggle Navigation · English · English · Español · Learn More · Learn More · 310 Ash Street Suite L Wray, CO 80758 United StatesDirections · Yuma County · Phone: 970-592-6120 · Fax: 970-332-4119 · Email: ...
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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.
Yuma County Sheriff's Office: Criminal History Record Check
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Yuma County Sheriff's Office and Detention Center.
Colorado Bureau of Investigation
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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.
Yuma County Inmates
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Yuma County Payments
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Vital Records | City of Yuma
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The City of Yuma can provide death certificates for anyone who passes away in or near the City of Yuma, Colorado · To request a death certificate please contact City Hall at 970-848-3878 or stop by City Hall located at 320 South Main, Yuma, Colorado . You must provide proper identification, ...
Birth, death, and other vital records | 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
Recorder | Yuma County
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Find My Voter Registration - Colorado Secretary of State
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Find My Voter Registration - Colorado Secretary of State
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Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold · Voter menu
Yuma County Assessor | Colorado Department of Local Affairs Division of Property Taxation
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Easily estimate your property taxes, view local taxing districts, and explore last year’s data—all in one easy, accessible tool · Assessor Cindy Taylor
Additional Departments - Yuma County
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Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Darlene Carpio, Executive Director www.consideryumacounty.com · PO Box 244 Yuma, CO 80759 970-630-4531 · Yuma County Probation Office · Tuesday – Thursday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 310 Ash Street, Suite H Wray, CO 80758 · 970-332-3273 970-332-5213 970-332-3273 ...
Yuma County Sheriff Department, CO Arrests, Warrant Lookup
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The local sheriff’s office maintains a database of active arrest warrants issued in Yuma County. To search for active arrest warrants, you can contact the Yuma County Sheriff’s Department directly or check their official website for any online search tools or most wanted lists they may provide.
Yuma County Sheriff’s Office: Warrants Department
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The Warrants Department also ensures the extradition of Yuma County wanted persons apprehended in other jurisdictions under the authority of arrest warrants, waivers or governor’s warrants. This department maintains contact with other state and county agencies in which Yuma County wanted persons are held to obtain custody status pending availability for extradition.
Home - Criminal Records Unit
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Yuma County?
Yuma County court cases are searchable through the Yuma County Courthouse | Colorado Judicial Branch portal: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/location/yuma-county-courthouse. Colorado also operates a state-level case lookup through the Colorado Judicial Branch system. For federal matters, see PACER.
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.
Can I find out if someone is divorced in Colorado?
Yes. Search the court case index for the person's name in the county where they lived. Most Colorado counties offer free online case-search portals. The state vital records office also issues divorce verifications for a fee.
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.