Broomfield County Marriage Records
Marriage licenses and certificates are handled by the City and County Clerk and Recorder, not the state court clerk. The marriage license office is in the George Di Ciero City and County Building at One DesCombes Drive, Broomfield, CO 80020. The Recording Division contact is 303-464-5109 and recordinginformation@broomfield.org. This office also manages recorded documents, the self-service portal, and certified marriage or civil union copies.
Applicants may start through the self-service link, but the application is not complete until the applicants come into the office. Both applicants must be present to obtain a marriage license unless one applicant applies in person with a completed, signed, notarized Absentee Affidavit for Marriage License for the absent applicant. Appointment hours for marriage and civil union certificates are 8:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, excluding holidays, and no walk-ins are taken after 4:00 p.m.
Broomfield has specific ID rules. Both applicants must prove age with acceptable documents such as a certified state birth certificate, military ID, alien registration card, passport, VISA, certificate of naturalization, Department of Corrections ID, or valid state-issued driver's license or ID with date of birth. IDs not in English need certified translation. IDs marked not valid for federal identification, Not Real ID, or Federal Limits Apply are not accepted.
How to Apply for a Marriage License
Prepare before visiting the Recording Division. A Broomfield marriage license can be used anywhere in Colorado, but the completed license and certificate must be returned after the ceremony or self-solemnization. Blood tests are not required. Applicants who were divorced, dissolved a civil union, or were widowed must provide the prior relationship details listed by the clerk.
- Start the application online through the Broomfield self-service portal or plan an in-person visit to the Recording Division.
- Bring acceptable proof of age and identity for both applicants, with certified translation if the ID is not in English.
- Bring Social Security information or the required affidavit if an applicant has no Social Security number.
- Provide prior marriage, civil union, divorce, dissolution, or widowhood information when applicable.
- Both applicants appear and complete the process, or one applicant brings the notarized absentee affidavit.
- Pay the license fee and optional certified copy fee, then return the completed license and certificate within the required time after the ceremony.
Broomfield Marriage Application Fields
The official Broomfield marriage materials describe required presence, proof, prior relationship information, and payment items rather than a simple public search form. The table below follows the official field inventory from the research source.
| Field / Requirement | Type | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicant presence | In-person requirement | Yes | Both present unless an absentee affidavit is used. |
| Proof of age / ID | Document | Yes | Current valid acceptable ID with date of birth. |
| Social Security number | Identification data | Conditional | If no SSN exists, an affidavit is required. |
| Previous marriage or civil union dissolution info | Data | Conditional | Date, place, court type, and prior spouse or partner for civil union. |
| Widowed information | Data | Conditional | Date and place of death. |
| Fee payment | Payment | Yes | $30 license; optional $1.25 certified copies. |
Broomfield Marriage and Divorce Fees
Broomfield marriage fees come from the Recording Division. Divorce copy fees come from Colorado Judicial Branch court record fees because divorce decrees and domestic relations files are District Court records. The research did not provide a Broomfield-specific divorce filing fee, so only the documented court copy and certification fees are listed here.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Marriage license | $30 |
| Certified marriage certificate copy | $1.25 each |
| Court copy per page | $0.25 |
| Certified or exemplified court copy per document | $20.00 |
| Court name search | $5.00 |
| Research/redaction after first hour | $30.00 per hour in 15-minute increments |
Look Up Broomfield Marriage Records
The Broomfield Recording Division provides the local route for recorded documents, marriage and civil union applications, copies, Fraud Guard, and e-recording. The self-service portal disclaimer says index data is like a library card catalog and should not be relied on to determine the full document content. Users should search spelling variations. Broomfield recorded documents date from November 2001 forward because the county became official in 2001.
The Recording Division page documents the office and self-service portal used for Broomfield County marriage records.
The recording source matters here because marriage certificates are clerk and recorder records, while divorce decrees are court records.
For a certified copy by mail, Broomfield's official FAQ says to submit the names of both parties, the date the marriage certificate was signed, the mailing address for copies, and a check or money order payable to City and County of Broomfield for the amount due. Certified copies ordered through the self-service portal are mailed to the address provided.
Find Broomfield County Divorce Records
Broomfield divorce records are District Court domestic relations records. Use the Colorado Judicial Branch Record/Document Request Form, choose Broomfield County, and select Divorce as the case type. The form lists divorce-related documents such as Divorce Decree, Parenting Plan, Separation Agreement, Support Order, and Petition. Certified copies of a divorce decree come from the court clerk, not the Clerk and Recorder.
Broomfield Combined Courts can be contacted at 17 Descombes Drive, Broomfield, CO 80020, 303-464-5020, and BroomfieldRecordsRequest@judicial.state.co.us. The clerk's office operates 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4:30 p.m. The form says the requested response will be provided within three business days unless extenuating circumstances exist.
Domestic relations files can include personal, financial, child-related, or protected information. Access may be limited by Colorado Judicial Branch rules, court orders, statutes, or redactions. Adoption and juvenile materials are not ordinary public family-court records.
To file for divorce in Broomfield, use Colorado Judicial Branch divorce or separation self-help forms and file in Broomfield District Court when venue is proper. The process can include filing fee or fee-waiver steps, service on the other party unless the case is filed jointly, financial disclosures, parenting or support issues, property and debt division, and entry of the decree or orders. Certified copies after the case are requested from the court clerk.
Getting Certified Copies
Certified copies are often needed for name changes, benefits, immigration, pensions, title issues, remarriage questions, or court filings. For a Broomfield marriage certificate, order through the Clerk and Recorder or by mail with the names of both parties, certificate signing date, mailing address, and payment. For a divorce decree, request certified court copies from the Colorado Judicial Branch court record process.
Keep the office split clear. Marriage certificates belong to the Recording Division at One DesCombes Drive. Divorce decrees, parenting plans, separation agreements, and support orders belong to Broomfield Combined Courts at 17 Descombes Drive. Sending the request to the wrong office slows the search and may lead to a referral instead of a record.
Some divorce-related documents are not interchangeable. A decree proves the divorce result. A parenting plan sets parenting time and decision-making terms. A separation agreement may address property and debt. A support order addresses financial obligations. When requesting a Broomfield County divorce record, name the exact document needed instead of asking only for a divorce record.
For marriage copies, spelling variations can matter because the Broomfield self-service portal disclaimer describes index data as catalog-style information. For divorce copies, party names, year filed, case number, and date of birth can help the court records unit locate the correct domestic relations file.
Broomfield Record Office Split
Broomfield's consolidated city and county structure can make the office names look similar, but the custody rules are practical. The City and County Clerk and Recorder is the local office for marriage and civil union licenses, certificates, recording, elections, motor vehicle work, and city council records. The Colorado Judicial Branch Clerk of Court is the record custodian for divorce and other District Court case files.
Parties with minor children in a Broomfield divorce, legal separation, or allocation of parental responsibilities case must attend a court-approved parenting class and file a certificate of completion. Each party pays the provider fee. The court cannot waive the class fee, although providers may reduce it for qualifying persons.
City and County Clerk and Recorder
One DesCombes Drive
Broomfield, CO 80020
303-464-5109
Broomfield Combined Courts
17 Descombes Drive
Broomfield, CO 80020
303-464-5020
Note: Older Broomfield records before county creation may require checking Adams, Boulder, Jefferson, or Weld depending on the historical location and record type.