Arvada People Search Information

Arvada people search records are kept by Jefferson County and state agencies. This city has about 124,000 people and is in Jefferson County. You can find court records, property deeds, marriage files, and voter info through local offices. Most records go to the Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder or the Jefferson County Clerk of Court. These offices serve all of Arvada and the rest of the county. You can search many types of records by name at no cost. Some files need a small fee for copies or certified documents.

Jefferson County Records for Arvada

All Arvada people search records are handled through Jefferson County offices. The county keeps property records, marriage licenses, deeds, and other recorded documents. These records show who owns land in Arvada, when people got married, and who filed liens or other legal papers. You can search by name to find what someone filed or what was filed about them.

The Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder is at 100 Jefferson County Parkway in Golden. This office handles recording duties for the whole county. You do not need to go to Arvada itself to get county records. The main office in Golden serves all towns and cities. Office hours are Monday through Thursday 7:30 am to 5 pm. Call 303-271-8168 for help.

You can use the Jefferson County Land Records search site to look up documents. The system has records from 1954 to now. Older records need a subscription or in-person visit. Search by name to find deeds, mortgages, liens, and marriage licenses. Images are free to view with watermarks. You can buy clean copies for a small fee.

Another tool is the Jefferson County Records Search page. This portal has decades of real estate, marriage, and UCC records. Type in a name and pick the type of record you want. The site walks you through the search. You can see who owns land in Arvada or who filed a lien on a home. Results come up fast and you can print what you need.

Jefferson County offers a title fraud alert service. If someone tries to file a deed or lien in your name, you get an email. This helps stop fraud before it causes problems. Sign up through the county website. There is no charge for this service.

Arvada Court Records

Court records for Arvada go through the Jefferson County Clerk of Court. The court office is at 100 Jefferson County Parkway in Golden. This is the same complex as the Clerk and Recorder but a different office. Public access is Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday 7:30 a.m. to noon.

You can request court records by email at jeffcorecordrequest@judicial.state.co.us or by phone at 720-772-2570. The records counter serves walk-ins Monday through Thursday noon to 4 p.m. It is closed on Friday. A drop box is in the courthouse atrium if you need to file papers after hours.

For online court record searches, use CoCourts.com. This is the official third-party vendor for Colorado court records. You can look up civil, criminal, domestic, and traffic cases. Search by name to find cases where Arvada residents were parties. The register of actions shows the case history. You pay per search and per record view. Full documents are not on the site. You must contact the court to get copies.

Denver County Court operates separately from the state system. If you need records from Denver County Court, contact them at coradatarequests@denvercountycourt.org. Most Arvada cases go through Jefferson County, not Denver.

Vital Records for Arvada Residents

Birth and death records for Arvada residents are kept by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. These records are not public. Only family members and legal representatives can get certified copies. Under C.R.S. 25-2-117, vital records are confidential. You need to prove your relationship to the person on the record.

The State Vital Records Office is at 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South in Denver. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Closed on holidays. Phone is 303-692-2200. Email is vital.records@state.co.us. Use the secure email portal for confidential information.

You can also get vital records from the Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder. The county office has copies of birth and death certificates for events that happened in the county. This is often faster than going through the state. Contact the county office to find out what ID and forms you need.

Marriage records for Arvada residents are at the Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder. These are public records. You can search for marriage licenses online through the land records system. Certified copies cost a small fee. The county issues the license and records the marriage after the ceremony.

Professional Licenses and Business Records

If you want to find out if someone in Arvada holds a professional license, use the DORA License Lookup tool. The Division of Professions and Occupations licenses many types of workers. This includes doctors, nurses, contractors, real estate agents, and more. Search by first and last name. The site updates nightly.

For business ownership, use the Secretary of State business search. This database has all registered businesses in Colorado. Search by business name or owner name. Results show the business status, formation date, registered agent, and principal address. Many Arvada residents own businesses or serve as officers. You can find them by name.

The business database updates daily. A business in "Good Standing" has filed all required reports and maintained its registered agent. A business marked "NonCompliant" or "Delinquent" has failed to file periodic reports. This does not tell you if a business is reputable. It just shows filing status.

Voter Registration and Property Searches

To check if someone is registered to vote in Arvada, use the voter registration lookup. You need their first name, last name, zip code, and birth date. The tool confirms registration status and county. Records for voters under 18 or with confidential addresses will not appear. If you moved recently, try your old zip code. Contact the Jefferson County Clerk if you cannot find a record.

Property searches help you find who owns real estate in Arvada. The Jefferson County land records system has deeds and mortgages. Search by owner name to see what property they hold. You can also search by address to see who owns a specific lot. The index includes legal descriptions, sale dates, and document types.

For property value and tax information, check with the Jefferson County Assessor. The assessor determines property values for tax purposes. Most assessment records are public. You can find information about any property in Arvada by searching the assessor database. This shows assessed value, property type, and ownership history.

Criminal Records and Background Checks

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation runs the state criminal history check system. This is the official repository for arrest records in Colorado. The CBI contracts with Logikco LLC to provide online access. You can search by name and date of birth. Each search costs $5.00.

The database includes arrest records supported by fingerprints. It does not include warrants, sealed records, or juvenile records. If a person has a common name, you may see multiple matches. You pay for each result you download. Records obtained online cannot be notarized. If you need notarized records, contact CBI directly.

For sex offender information, check the Colorado Sex Offender Registry. You can request a list by mail or in person. The CBI sends the list within 10 business days. The fee is $20.00. The list includes name, date of birth, address, offense, and conviction date. Juvenile-only offenders are not on the public list.

Local law enforcement agencies may have additional information about offenders in Arvada. Contact the Arvada Police Department or the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office for local sex offender information.

Other People Search Resources

If you need records from state agencies, start with the Colorado Open Records Act information page. CORA requires most public records to be available to the public. Anyone can request records from state or local offices. Requests go to the custodian of the record. Response time is up to three working days, with a possible seven-day extension.

Some records are exempt from CORA. This includes criminal justice records under the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act, juvenile records, and confidential health information. If you are unsure whether a record is public, contact the agency that has it. They can tell you if the record is available and how to get it.

For inmates in state custody, use the Colorado Department of Corrections inmate locator. Search by name to find current inmates. The database shows location, sentence information, and release dates. Contact DOC at 719-579-9580 or cdoc@state.co.us for more information.

Historical records may be at the Colorado State Archives. The archives hold old court records and government documents. To research a case, you need the county or district court name and a case number. The archives can help you find a case number if you do not have it.

Nearby Cities in Colorado

If you are searching for people in nearby cities, these resources may help:

• Westminster (also in Jefferson County)
• Lakewood (also in Jefferson County)
• Thornton (in Adams County)
• Denver (separate city-county)

Each city uses the county clerk and court system for its area. Westminster, Lakewood, and Arvada all share Jefferson County offices. Thornton uses Adams County offices. Denver has its own separate system as a combined city-county.

For a full list of cities and counties, see the Cities and Counties pages.