Teller County Divorce Decree Records
Teller County maintains divorce decree records at the Combined Court in Cripple Creek. This central Colorado county is part of the 4th Judicial District along with El Paso County. The clerk's office in Cripple Creek handles all dissolution of marriage filings for Teller 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. Teller 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.
Teller County Quick Facts
4th Judicial District Court
Teller County shares the 4th Judicial District with El Paso County. Each county has its own courthouse handling local cases. Teller County's courthouse is in Cripple Creek.
Divorce decree files are stored at the Cripple Creek courthouse. Staff can search for cases by name or case number. Bring both spouse names when you request records.
Contact the Teller County Combined Court for divorce decree information. Use the online records request form to submit your request.
| Court | Teller County Combined Court |
|---|---|
| District | 4th Judicial District |
| Website | coloradojudicial.gov |
Getting Decree Copies
Teller County accepts records requests in person, online, and by mail. Visit the courthouse in Cripple Creek for same-day service. Use the online form if you live outside the area.
The Colorado Judicial Branch records request form goes directly to Teller County staff. Choose Teller County from the list.
- In person: Visit courthouse in Cripple Creek
- 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 Teller County divorce cases. This database covers the 4th Judicial District and costs $10.00 or less per search.
Visit cocourts.com to search Teller County records.
Filing for Divorce in Teller County
To file for dissolution in Teller County, one spouse must live in Colorado for 91 days. File the petition at the courthouse in Cripple Creek. 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.
Teller 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
Teller County uses Colorado statewide divorce forms. Get forms from the Colorado Judicial Branch self-help forms page.
Record Access Rules
Teller County divorce decrees are public records unless sealed by court order. Anyone can request copies if they provide case information and pay fees.
Older Teller County Decrees
The Colorado State Archives does not currently hold Teller 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 Teller County. Each maintains its own divorce decree records at the local district court.