Saguache County Divorce Decree Search
Saguache County maintains divorce decree records at the Combined Court in the town of Saguache. This south-central Colorado county is part of the 12th Judicial District, which covers six counties including Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Mineral, Rio Grande, and Saguache. The clerk's office in Saguache handles all dissolution of marriage filings for county residents and stores the original decree documents. Anyone seeking divorce decrees can request copies by visiting the courthouse, using the online records request form, or mailing a written request. Saguache County follows Colorado state procedures for all dissolution cases, which means the same filing requirements and waiting periods apply here as in every other Colorado county.
Saguache County Quick Facts
12th Judicial District Court
Saguache County is part of the 12th Judicial District. Each county in the district has its own courthouse handling local cases. Saguache County's courthouse is in the town of Saguache.
Divorce decree files are stored at the Saguache 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.
Contact the Saguache County Combined Court for divorce decree information. Use the online records request form to submit your request from anywhere.
| Court | Saguache County Combined Court |
|---|---|
| District | 12th Judicial District |
| Website | coloradojudicial.gov |
Getting Decree Copies
Saguache County accepts records requests through multiple channels. Visit the courthouse in Saguache for same-day service. Use the online form if you live outside the area.
The Colorado Judicial Branch records request form goes directly to Saguache County staff. Choose Saguache County from the list. Enter both party names and the year if you know it.
- In person: Visit courthouse in Saguache
- 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.
Online Case Search
CoCourts.com provides online searches for Saguache County divorce cases. This database covers the 12th Judicial District and costs $10.00 or less per search.
Visit cocourts.com to search Saguache County records. Background Information Services also offers Colorado court searches.
Filing for Divorce in Saguache County
To file for dissolution in Saguache County, one spouse must live in Colorado for 91 days. File the petition at the courthouse in Saguache. The filing fee is $230.00.
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.
Saguache 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.
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
Saguache County uses Colorado statewide divorce forms. Get forms from the Colorado Judicial Branch self-help forms page.
Record Access Rules
Saguache County divorce decrees are public records unless sealed by court order. Anyone can request copies if they provide case information and pay fees.
Older Saguache County Decrees
The Colorado State Archives does not currently hold Saguache County divorce records. All decrees remain with the clerk at the courthouse. Check the State Archives divorce records page for updates.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Saguache County. Each maintains its own divorce decree records at the local district court.