Summit County Divorce Decree Records
Summit County maintains divorce decree records at the Combined Court in Breckenridge. This mountain county is part of the 5th Judicial District along with Clear Creek, Eagle, and Lake counties. The clerk's office in Breckenridge handles all dissolution of marriage filings for Summit 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. Summit 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.
Summit County Quick Facts
5th Judicial District Court
Summit County is part of the 5th Judicial District. This district covers four mountain counties. Each county has its own courthouse. Summit County's courthouse is in Breckenridge, a popular ski resort town.
Divorce decree files are kept at the Breckenridge courthouse. Staff can search for cases by name or case number. Bring both spouse names when you request records.
Contact the Summit County Combined Court for divorce decree information. Use the online records request form to submit your request.
| Court | Summit County Combined Court |
|---|---|
| District | 5th Judicial District |
| Website | coloradojudicial.gov |
Getting Decree Copies
Summit County accepts records requests in person, online, and by mail. Visit the courthouse in Breckenridge for same-day service. Use the online form if you live outside the area.
The Colorado Judicial Branch records request form goes directly to Summit County staff. Choose Summit County from the list.
- In person: Visit courthouse in Breckenridge
- 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 Summit County divorce cases. This database covers the 5th Judicial District and costs $10.00 or less per search.
Visit cocourts.com to search Summit County records.
Filing for Divorce in Summit County
To file for dissolution in Summit County, one spouse must live in Colorado for 91 days. File the petition at the courthouse in Breckenridge. 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.
Summit 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
Summit County uses Colorado statewide divorce forms. Get forms from the Colorado Judicial Branch self-help forms page.
Record Access Rules
Summit County divorce decrees are public records unless sealed by court order. Anyone can request copies if they provide case information and pay fees.
Older Summit County Decrees
The Colorado State Archives does not currently hold Summit 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 Summit County. Each maintains its own divorce decree records at the local district court.