San Juan County Divorce Decrees
San Juan County divorce decree records are stored at the Combined Court in Silverton. This small mountain county is part of the 6th Judicial District along with Archuleta and La Plata counties in southwest Colorado. The clerk's office in Silverton maintains all dissolution of marriage files for San Juan County residents. People seeking divorce decrees can request copies by visiting the courthouse, using the online records request form, or mailing a written request with case details. San Juan 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, despite the county's small population and remote mountain location.
San Juan County Quick Facts
6th Judicial District Court
San Juan County is part of the 6th Judicial District. This district covers three counties in southwest Colorado. Each county has its own courthouse. San Juan County's courthouse is in Silverton, the county seat.
Divorce decree files are kept at the Silverton courthouse. Staff can search for cases by name or case number. San Juan County is Colorado's smallest county by population, so the clerk's office handles very few divorce cases each year. Files are usually easy to locate.
Contact the San Juan County Combined Court for divorce decree information. Use the online records request form to submit your request.
| Court | San Juan County Combined Court |
|---|---|
| District | 6th Judicial District |
| Website | coloradojudicial.gov |
Getting Decree Copies
San Juan County accepts records requests in person, online, and by mail. Visit the courthouse in Silverton for same-day service. Use the online form if you live outside the area.
The Colorado Judicial Branch records request form goes directly to San Juan County staff. Choose San Juan County from the list. Enter both party names and the year if you know it.
- In person: Visit courthouse in Silverton
- Online: Submit state records request form
- Mail: Send written request with case details
Copy fees follow Colorado court rules. Regular copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies are $20.00 per document.
Online Case Search
CoCourts.com provides online searches for San Juan County divorce cases. This database covers the 6th Judicial District and costs $10.00 or less per search.
Visit cocourts.com to search San Juan County records.
Filing for Divorce in San Juan County
To file for dissolution in San Juan County, one spouse must live in Colorado for 91 days. File the petition at the courthouse in Silverton. 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.
San Juan 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
San Juan County uses Colorado statewide divorce forms. Get forms from the Colorado Judicial Branch self-help forms page.
Record Access Rules
San Juan County divorce decrees are public records unless sealed by court order. Anyone can request copies if they provide case information and pay fees.
Older San Juan County Decrees
The Colorado State Archives does not currently hold San Juan 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 San Juan County. Each maintains its own divorce decree records at the local district court.