Routt County Dissolution Records
Routt County divorce decree records are filed and maintained at the Combined Court in Steamboat Springs. This northwest Colorado county is part of the 14th Judicial District along with Grand and Moffat counties. The clerk's office in Steamboat Springs handles all dissolution of marriage filings for Routt County residents and stores the original decree documents. People seeking divorce decrees can request copies by visiting the courthouse in person, using the online records request form, or mailing a written request with case details. Routt County follows all Colorado state procedures for dissolution cases, which means the same filing requirements, fees, and waiting periods apply here as in every other Colorado county.
Routt County Quick Facts
14th Judicial District Court
Routt County shares the 14th Judicial District with Grand and Moffat counties in northwest Colorado. Each county has its own courthouse handling local filings. Routt County's courthouse is in Steamboat Springs, a popular mountain resort town.
Divorce decree files are kept at the Steamboat Springs courthouse. Staff can search for cases by name or case number. Bring both spouse names when you request records. The filing year helps narrow the search. Files are usually on-site and easy to retrieve.
Contact the Routt County Combined Court for divorce decree information. Use the online records request form to submit your request from anywhere. The court also accepts phone calls and email inquiries about case status and copy fees.
| Court | Routt County Combined Court |
|---|---|
| District | 14th Judicial District |
| Website | coloradojudicial.gov |
Getting Divorce Decree Copies
Routt County offers several ways to get divorce decree copies. Visit the courthouse in Steamboat Springs for same-day service. Use the online form if you live outside the area. Mail requests work but take longer to process.
The Colorado Judicial Branch records request form goes directly to Routt County staff. Choose Routt County from the list. Enter both party names and the year if you know it. The court will contact you about fees and processing time. Most requests are handled within three business days if you provide accurate case information.
For in-person visits, bring photo ID and case details to the Steamboat Springs courthouse. If the file is available, you can get copies the same day. Pay at the counter with cash, check, or card.
- In person: Visit courthouse in Steamboat Springs
- Online: Submit state records request form
- Mail: Send written request with case details
- Phone: Call for fee and processing questions
Copy fees follow Colorado court rules. Regular copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies are $20.00 per document. Parties to their own divorce pay no more than $15.00 total. Non-parties pay full fees.
Online Case Search
CoCourts.com provides online searches for Routt County divorce cases. This database covers the 14th Judicial District and costs $10.00 or less per search. You get a Register of Action showing case filings and hearings but not the decree document.
Visit cocourts.com to search Routt County records. Background Information Services also offers Colorado court searches.
Filing for Divorce in Routt County
To file for dissolution in Routt County, one spouse must live in Colorado for 91 days. File the petition at the courthouse in Steamboat Springs. The filing fee is $230.00, which includes the displaced homemaker fee required by state law.
Colorado law under C.R.S. § 14-10-106 requires the court to find the marriage is irretrievably broken. A 91-day waiting period applies after the respondent is served.
Routt County allows uncontested dissolutions. When both parties agree on all terms, you can file a separation agreement and request a decree without appearing in court. Use form JDF 1018 for this procedure.
When the decree is entered, the clerk notifies the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment under C.R.S. § 14-10-120.
Divorce Forms and Help
Routt County uses Colorado statewide divorce forms. Get forms from the Colorado Judicial Branch self-help forms page. The main forms are JDF 1011 for the petition and JDF 1019 for the final decree.
Self-represented parties can ask court staff procedural questions. Staff cannot give legal advice but can explain how to file forms and what fees apply.
Record Access Rules
Routt County divorce decrees are public records unless sealed by court order. Anyone can request copies if they provide case information and pay fees. Parties to the case always get access to their own decree with reduced fees.
Older Routt County Decrees
The Colorado State Archives does not currently hold Routt County divorce records. All decrees remain with the clerk at the courthouse in Steamboat Springs. Check the State Archives divorce records page for updates.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Routt County. Each has its own court handling divorce decrees for residents of that county.