Castle Pines Directory of Residents
The Castle Pines residents directory connects you with public records maintained by Douglas County government offices. Castle Pines is a small city in northern Douglas County with just over 15,000 residents. The Douglas County Clerk and Recorder in Castle Rock handles all recorded documents for the city, including property filings, vital records, and other government paperwork. You can search records online through county tools or visit the clerk's office in person. State databases also hold records that may be useful for Castle Pines residents looking up court files or criminal history data.
Castle Pines Quick Facts
Records Access in Castle Pines
Public records for Castle Pines are held at the Douglas County Clerk and Recorder's office. The address is 301 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104. Phone is 303-660-7469. You can email them at clerk@douglas.co.us. The office records deeds, mortgages, marriage licenses, and many other document types for all of Douglas County.
Colorado law gives you the right to see most government records. The Colorado Open Records Act, C.R.S. sections 24-72-200.1 through 205, spells this out. CORA requires a response within three business days. Some records are exempt from disclosure. These include certain law enforcement files, trade secrets, and personal medical information. The clerk's office can tell you if a record you want falls under one of those limits.
The clerk's website at https://www.douglas.co.us/clerk-recorder/ provides forms, fee schedules, and details on how to request records. You can find what you need before making the trip to Castle Rock.
Castle Pines Vital Records
Vital records include birth and death certificates as well as marriage licenses. The Douglas County Clerk records marriage licenses for ceremonies that take place in the county. Once a license gets returned after the wedding, it becomes a public record. You can request copies at the clerk's office or by mail.
Birth and death records have tighter rules. Only people with a direct connection to the person on the record can get copies. This means parents, spouses, children, or someone with a court order. The state vital records office also maintains a central file of births, deaths, and marriages from every county. You can reach the state through the Colorado state portal if you need to search across county lines.
Property Records for Castle Pines
Property records are public documents. Anyone can search them. The Douglas County Clerk records all deeds, trust deeds, liens, releases, and plat maps for Castle Pines and every other community in the county. You can search by owner name, address, or document number using the clerk's online search tools.
Most recent recordings are available online with scanned images. Older filings may require a trip to the office or a staff-assisted search. There is no fee to search the online system. Certified copies cost $0.25 per page. These records are useful for verifying property ownership, checking for liens, or tracing the history of a parcel. Real estate agents, title companies, and individual buyers all use these records regularly. The clerk's staff can help if you have trouble finding a specific document or need to understand what a particular filing means.
The Colorado government directory lists state agencies that maintain various public record databases used by Castle Pines residents.
The directory covers agencies at every level, from local offices to state departments. It includes phone numbers, websites, and descriptions of what each office handles.
Court Documents in Castle Pines
Court records are separate from the county clerk's files. The court system manages its own database of civil, criminal, family, and probate cases. You can search Colorado court records through the Colorado Courts website. This tool covers cases filed in all 64 counties.
The Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act, C.R.S. sections 24-72-301 through 309, governs who can see criminal history records. Open cases and convictions are usually public. Sealed records do not show up in searches. Juvenile records stay confidential. Chief Justice Directive 05-01 adds more detail about which court documents the public can access and how to request them.
For a statewide criminal history search, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation offers a records check service. This pulls data from law enforcement agencies across Colorado. There is a fee for each search. The CBI service is more thorough than checking a single county because it covers the whole state at once.
How to Request Castle Pines Records
You can request records in person, by phone, by email, or by mail. The Douglas County Clerk's office accepts all of these methods. When you make a request, include as much detail as you can. Names, dates, and document types all help the staff find records faster. Vague requests take longer to process.
Under CORA, the county must respond within three business days. That does not mean you will have the records in three days. It means they have to tell you whether the records exist and what it will cost to get copies. For straightforward requests, you might get your documents right away. Complex searches that involve pulling files from storage or reviewing them for exempt material will take more time. The county will keep you updated on the status of your request and notify you of any fees before they start copying.
State Resources for Castle Pines
The Colorado Judicial Branch publishes a guide that explains court record access policies. It covers what is public, what is restricted, and how to file a request with any court in the state. This is a good starting point if you need court documents related to a Castle Pines case.
The Colorado Department of Human Services handles certain records related to social programs, child welfare, and other state services. Each state agency has its own rules for record access. Some are open to everyone, while others require proof of identity or a direct interest in the case. Check each agency's website for specific instructions before submitting a request.
The CBI website lets you run criminal history checks that pull records from every Colorado county, giving a broader view than local searches alone.
The CBI service is particularly useful when you need records from multiple jurisdictions or when you are not sure where an event occurred.
Douglas County Residents Directory
Castle Pines falls within Douglas County, and the county clerk in Castle Rock is the primary custodian of public records for the city. The county directory page has a full rundown of all services, office locations, and departments that manage records for Douglas County communities.
Nearby Colorado Cities
These nearby cities have their own residents directory pages with local records information and county clerk details for their areas.