Find People in Montrose

People search in Montrose uses Montrose County offices and Colorado state databases. The county clerk keeps property records and marriage files at 320 S. First Street in Montrose. Court cases go through the 7th Judicial District. You can search for voter records, business ties, and professional licenses through state websites. Most searches need a full name to work. Some tools are free while others charge fees. You can do much of this online or visit offices in Montrose if you need help with your search.

Montrose County Records Office

Montrose County Clerk and Recorder maintains public records for the city of Montrose and the rest of Montrose County. This office sits at 320 S. First Street in downtown Montrose. They keep property deeds, land records, mortgage documents, mining claims, and vital records like marriage licenses. When someone buys land in Montrose, that deed gets filed at this office. The same goes for any liens, easements, or other documents tied to real estate in Montrose. You can search these records by name to see what property a person owns in Montrose or what transactions they were part of in the area. The office also issues marriage licenses and keeps copies of all marriage records in Montrose County. If you need to find out if someone got married in Montrose, this is where you start. The clerk's staff can help you search the records and get copies.

The office is on the first floor of the county courthouse in Montrose. Hours run from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays. The clerk's office is closed on weekends and county holidays. When you visit in person, bring photo ID if you plan to request certified copies of documents. Staff can show you how to use the public terminals to search the index. The office accepts cash, checks, and cards for fees. Copy fees and certification costs are set by state law. Ask staff for the current fee schedule when you arrive.

The Recording Division indexes all documents by grantor and grantee names. This makes it simple to find records tied to specific people in Montrose. Type in a name and the system pulls up all the filings where that person was a buyer, seller, borrower, or other party. You see the document type, recording date, book and page number, and reception number for each entry. This helps you track someone's real estate activity in Montrose over time.

Montrose Property Records Search

You can search for property ownership in Montrose through the county assessor's online database. The Montrose County Assessor maintains records for all parcels in the county, including those in the city of Montrose. Visit montrosecounty.net/assessor to access the property search portal. The site lets you look up property by owner name, address, or parcel number. Search results show the current owner, assessed value, property description, and tax information for land in Montrose. This is useful when you need to find out where someone lives in Montrose or what real estate they own in the area. The database updates regularly with new sales and ownership changes.

Property records tell you who owns a piece of land or a building. They also show when it was purchased, what it cost, and how much it is worth for tax purposes. In Montrose, you can use these records to track down individuals by seeing what property they hold. If you know someone owns a house or lot in Montrose, the assessor's database can confirm that and give you the address. You can also work backward by searching an address to find out who lives there or who the legal owner is. This helps when you only have partial information about someone in Montrose.

The Clerk and Recorder also has recorded documents that show property history. Deeds, mortgages, and liens all get filed at the clerk's office. You can search those records online or in person at 320 S. First Street in Montrose. Each document lists the names of everyone involved. This includes buyers, sellers, banks, title companies, and anyone else who signed or has an interest in the property. Searching by name brings up all the documents tied to that person in Montrose. You might find multiple properties, past sales, or loans taken out against real estate in the area.

Court Records for Montrose Residents

Court cases for people in Montrose go through the 7th Judicial District Court. This court covers Montrose County along with Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Ouray, and San Miguel counties. The courthouse for the 7th District in Montrose County is at 1200 N. Grand Avenue in Montrose. Colorado does not provide direct public access to court records online. Instead, they use a third-party service called CoCourts.com. This site is run by LexisNexis under contract with the state. It covers civil, criminal, domestic relations, and traffic cases for all Colorado counties including Montrose. You can search by name or case number to find court records for someone in Montrose. The register of actions shows up in the results. This tells you the case type, filing date, parties involved, and key events. You pay a fee to view details and additional fees for each document you access.

Go to cocourts.com to search for court cases. Enter the person's first and last name. The system will show matches from courts across Colorado, including cases filed in Montrose. You can filter results by county or case type to narrow your search. The basic case information is available after you pay the search fee. If you need full copies of court filings, you must contact the clerk of court directly. The commercial site does not provide complete documents. For Montrose cases, call the 7th Judicial District Clerk at (970) 252-4320 or visit the courthouse in person.

The Colorado Judicial Branch publishes a guide to public records at coloradojudicial.gov. This page explains what court records are public and how to request them. Most court files are open to the public unless sealed by court order or protected by law. Juvenile records are generally confidential. Some domestic cases have restricted access to protect parties. The guide walks through the steps for requesting records and what you need to provide when making a request for court documents in Montrose or any other Colorado county.

State People Search Databases

Colorado operates several statewide databases that work for Montrose just like they work for any other city in the state. You can check voter registration, business ownership, professional licenses, and more through state-run websites. All of these let you search by name, making it easy to find information about people who live in Montrose or have ties to the area. The voter registration lookup tool confirms if someone in Montrose is registered to vote. Enter their first name, last name, zip code, and date of birth. The system will tell you if they are on the voter rolls in Montrose County. Some records stay confidential, like those for people under 18 or those with protected addresses. This tool helps verify that someone lives in Montrose and is eligible to vote in local and state elections.

For business connections, use the Secretary of State business search. Type in a person's name to see what companies list them as an owner, officer, or registered agent. The database includes all business entities filed in Colorado, including those based in Montrose. You can check if a business in Montrose is in good standing or if it failed to file required reports. Search results show formation dates, business addresses, and the names of all principals. This helps when you want to know what business interests someone in Montrose has or if they own a company registered with the state. The database updates daily as new filings come in from across Colorado.

The DORA license lookup covers professional licenses for people across Colorado, including those who practice in Montrose. Doctors, nurses, lawyers, accountants, contractors, real estate agents, and many other professions must register with the state. Search by name to see if someone in Montrose holds an active license. The system updates nightly. Results show license status, issue date, expiration, and any public disciplinary actions. This is useful for verifying credentials when you search for people in Montrose who work in licensed fields.

Note: The DORA license lookup does not work on mobile devices, so use a desktop or laptop computer.

Vital Records in Montrose

Vital records include birth, death, marriage, and divorce documents. Colorado law at C.R.S. 25-2-117 makes these records confidential. Only certain people can get copies. You must be directly related to the person named on the record or show a legal need. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment runs the state vital records office. They keep birth and death records for the whole state, including all records for people in Montrose. You can order copies by mail, in person, or online. The office is in Denver at 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South. Call them at 303-692-2200 or email vital.records@state.co.us. The state office handles most vital records requests for people in Montrose.

Marriage records in Montrose are maintained by the County Clerk and Recorder. If you need a marriage license or a copy of a marriage record for someone in Montrose, contact the clerk's office at 320 S. First Street. They can tell you what you need to prove your relationship or legal interest. Marriage records show the names of both parties, the date of marriage, and where the ceremony took place. These are useful when you need to confirm someone's marital status in Montrose or legal name changes that resulted from marriage. The clerk issues marriage licenses and keeps all marriage records filed in Montrose County on file.

Divorce records are court records. Those go through the 7th Judicial District Court. You request copies from the clerk of court, not from the health department or the county clerk. The clerk's office for the 7th District in Montrose County is at 1200 N. Grand Avenue. Call (970) 252-4320 for information about requesting divorce records. Birth and death certificates come from the state office in Denver, not from the county clerk in Montrose.

Note: Vital records have strict access rules and require proof of identity and relationship.

Criminal History Records in Colorado

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation maintains criminal history records for the entire state, including people in Montrose. They run the Internet Criminal History Check system at cbirecordscheck.com. This is a name-based search for arrest records in Colorado. The CBI database only covers Colorado arrests that were supported by fingerprints. Not all arrests make it into the system. Juvenile records, sealed records, and warrants do not show up in public searches. If you search for someone from Montrose, you will only see their Colorado criminal history, not records from other states. Search results show arrest dates, charges, case dispositions, and any convictions on record. This information can help you learn about someone's criminal past in Montrose or elsewhere in Colorado, though it does not include federal charges or arrests from outside the state. Each search costs a fee.

Sex offender information is handled separately through a different system. The sex offender registry lets you request a list from the CBI. You can ask for all registered offenders in a certain area, including Montrose County. Information includes name, date of birth, address, offense, and conviction date. The registry covers anyone required to register under Colorado law. Offenders must update their registration regularly, and the CBI maintains current address information for those living in Montrose and throughout the state. You can request a list by mail or in person. The fee is $20 for a county or statewide list.

Requesting Records in Montrose

The Colorado Open Records Act governs access to government records throughout the state. Under C.R.S. 24-72-201 to 206, most public records must be open for inspection by any person at reasonable times. You can ask any government office in Montrose for records they maintain. Montrose County has a process for public records requests. Contact the specific department that holds the records you want. For county clerk records, reach out to the Clerk and Recorder in Montrose at (970) 249-3362. For sheriff records, contact the Montrose County Sheriff. Each office has a custodian who handles requests and determines what can be released under the law.

Agencies have three working days to respond to your records request. They can extend that by seven more days if they need extra time to gather documents or review them for confidential information. The first two hours of staff work are usually free under state law. After that, fees apply for the time it takes staff to search for, review, and copy records. Montrose County may charge for research time, copying, and certification. Ask the office for their current fee schedule before you submit a large request so you know what to expect. Staff will tell you the estimated cost before they begin work on your request.

Some records fall under the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act instead of CORA. Law enforcement files, some court records, and certain human services documents have different rules. If your request is denied, the office must tell you why and cite the law that allows them to withhold the records. You can appeal a denial to the district court if you believe the records should be public. CORA gives you the right to challenge denials that you think are improper.

More Montrose County Resources

Montrose is part of Montrose County. All Montrose County offices serve the city and surrounding areas. The county clerk, assessor, sheriff, and courts handle records for the whole county including the city of Montrose. For a full list of resources, county office contacts, and links to all search tools, visit the Montrose County people search page.

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