Washington County Divorce Decrees
Washington County divorce decree records are kept at the Combined Court in Akron. This northeast Colorado county is part of the 13th Judicial District, which covers seven counties across the plains region. The clerk's office in Akron maintains all dissolution of marriage files for Washington County residents. Anyone needing copies of divorce decrees can request them by visiting the courthouse, using the online records request form, or mailing a written request with case details. Washington County follows all Colorado state laws for divorce proceedings, including the 91-day residency requirement, the $230 filing fee, and the mandatory 91-day waiting period before a final decree can be entered.
Washington County Quick Facts
13th Judicial District Court
Washington County shares the 13th Judicial District with Kit Carson, Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick, and Yuma counties. Each county has its own courthouse handling local cases. Washington County's courthouse is in Akron.
Divorce decree files are stored at the Akron courthouse. Staff can search for cases by name or case number. Washington County is small, so files are usually easy to locate.
Contact the Washington County Combined Court for divorce decree information. Use the online records request form to submit your request.
| Court | Washington County Combined Court |
|---|---|
| District | 13th Judicial District |
| Website | coloradojudicial.gov |
Getting Decree Copies
Washington County accepts records requests in person, online, and by mail. Visit the courthouse in Akron for same-day service. Use the online form if you live outside the area.
The Colorado Judicial Branch records request form goes directly to Washington County staff. Choose Washington County from the list.
- In person: Visit courthouse in Akron
- 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 Washington County divorce cases. This database covers the 13th Judicial District and costs $10.00 or less per search.
Visit cocourts.com to search Washington County records.
Filing for Divorce in Washington County
To file for dissolution in Washington County, one spouse must live in Colorado for 91 days. File the petition at the courthouse in Akron. 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.
Washington 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
Washington County uses Colorado statewide divorce forms. Get forms from the Colorado Judicial Branch self-help forms page.
Record Access Rules
Washington County divorce decrees are public records unless sealed by court order. Anyone can request copies if they provide case information and pay fees.
Older Washington County Decrees
The Colorado State Archives does not currently hold Washington 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 Washington County. Each maintains its own divorce decree records at the local district court.