Broomfield County Genealogy Records

Broomfield County is Colorado's newest county. It formed in 2001. Before that, it was part of four other counties. This makes genealogy here unique. Records before 2001 may be in other counties. You must check Boulder, Adams, Jefferson, and Weld. Each holds some older records. Plan your search with this in mind.

Broomfield County Clerk and Recorder

The Broomfield County Clerk and Recorder serves a modern county. Their office is efficient. They keep records from 2001 forward. These include marriages and land records. The staff is helpful. They know the unique history. They can guide you to older records.

For records before 2001, you need other counties. The old location determines where records are. Staff can help you figure this out. Call them for guidance.

Where to Find Genealogy Records in Broomfield County

Finding records here takes care. Start at the Broomfield Clerk and Recorder. They have records from 2001. For older ones, check the parent counties. These are Boulder, Adams, Jefferson, and Weld.

Birth and death records are at the state level. C.R.S. 25-2-103 governs these. The Colorado State Archives has older ones. They work under C.R.S. 24-80.

Places to search:

• Broomfield County Clerk and Recorder for 2001+ records
• Boulder County for northwest area old records
• Adams County for northeast area old records
• Jefferson County for southwest area old records
• Weld County for southeast area old records
• Colorado State Archives for vital records

Online Databases and Resources

Online tools help with research. You can search multiple counties. The state databases cover all areas. This helps find where records are.

Helpful resources:

• Colorado State Archives - State records
• Archives Search - Find documents
• FamilySearch - Free genealogy
• CDPHE - Vital records
• VitalChek - Online ordering

Records Available in Broomfield County

Broomfield County has records from 2001. These include marriages and land records. Earlier records are in other counties. Each parent county holds its own.

Vital records follow state law. C.R.S. 25-2-117 protects birth records for 100 years. Death records close for 75 years. Then they open. The state holds these.

Fees for Records in Broomfield County

Fees vary by county. Broomfield sets its own. The parent counties have theirs. The state has standard fees. Plan for multiple costs.

CDPHE charges standard rates. Birth certificates are $20. Death certificates cost $13. Extra copies are cheaper. County fees differ. Call each office.

Common fees:

• Birth certificate: $20.00
• Death certificate: $13.00
• Marriage copy: Varies by county
• Land record: Usually $1.00 per page

Nearby Counties for Research

Research in all four parent counties. Each holds pre-2001 records. The location of the property or event determines which county.

Broomfield was formed from parts of these four counties. Check all for records before 2001.