San Miguel County Divorce Decree Records
San Miguel County maintains divorce decree records at the Combined Court in Telluride. This western Colorado county is part of the 7th Judicial District along with Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, and Ouray counties. The clerk's office in Telluride handles all dissolution of marriage filings for San Miguel 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. San Miguel 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.
San Miguel County Quick Facts
7th Judicial District Court
San Miguel County is one of six counties in the 7th Judicial District. The district serves western Colorado with courts in each county seat. San Miguel County's courthouse is in Telluride, a popular mountain resort town.
Divorce decree files are stored at the Telluride courthouse. Staff can search for cases by name or case number. Bring both spouse names when you request records. Files are usually on-site and easy to retrieve.
Contact the San Miguel County Combined Court for divorce decree information. Use the online records request form to submit your request from anywhere.
| Court | San Miguel County Combined Court |
|---|---|
| District | 7th Judicial District |
| Website | coloradojudicial.gov |
Getting Decree Copies
San Miguel County accepts records requests through multiple channels. Visit the courthouse in Telluride 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 Miguel County staff. Choose San Miguel County from the list. Enter both party names and the year if you know it.
- In person: Visit courthouse in Telluride
- 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 San Miguel County divorce cases. This database covers the 7th Judicial District and costs $10.00 or less per search.
Visit cocourts.com to search San Miguel County records. Background Information Services also offers Colorado court searches.
Filing for Divorce in San Miguel County
To file for dissolution in San Miguel County, one spouse must live in Colorado for 91 days. File the petition at the courthouse in Telluride. 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.
San Miguel 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 Miguel County uses Colorado statewide divorce forms. Get forms from the Colorado Judicial Branch self-help forms page.
Record Access Rules
San Miguel 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 Miguel County Decrees
The Colorado State Archives does not currently hold San Miguel 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 Miguel County. Each maintains its own divorce decree records at the local district court.