Greenwood Village Records Directory
The Greenwood Village residents directory connects you with public records held by Arapahoe County and Colorado state agencies. Greenwood Village is a city of about 15,000 people in central Arapahoe County, south of Denver. The Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder's office in Littleton is the main source for recorded documents like property filings, vital records, and other government paperwork. Court records run through the state system. Several online tools let you search these records from home, though some documents still require an in-person visit or a written request to the clerk.
Greenwood Village Quick Facts
Greenwood Village Public Records
The Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder holds public records for Greenwood Village. The office is at 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 80120. You can call 303-795-4200 or email clerk@arapahoegov.com. The clerk records deeds, mortgages, marriage licenses, military discharges, and other official documents for all cities in Arapahoe County, including Greenwood Village.
Access to these records is governed by the Colorado Open Records Act, C.R.S. sections 24-72-200.1 through 205. CORA gives you the right to inspect and copy most government records. Some records have exemptions. Medical files, active investigation records, and certain personal information are not open for public review. The clerk's office can explain which records are available and which fall under an exemption when you ask about a specific document.
The online public search portal at https://arapahoe.co.publicsearch.us/ lets you search recorded documents, property records, and some court filings at no cost. The database is updated regularly as new documents are filed.
Vital Records in Greenwood Village
Marriage licenses, birth certificates, and death certificates fall under vital records. The county clerk handles marriage licenses for events in Arapahoe County. Returned licenses become public records. You can search for them at the clerk's office or request copies by mail.
Birth and death records are restricted by law. You must have a qualifying relationship to the person named on the record. This means being a parent, spouse, child, or legal guardian. A court order also grants access. The clerk's office asks for proof of identity and relationship before releasing these documents. This is a privacy protection, not a way to block access from people who have a legitimate need for the records.
Colorado also keeps a statewide vital records database. You can reach it through the Colorado state portal. The state office is helpful when you need records from outside Arapahoe County or when you are not sure where a birth or death was recorded.
The Colorado state homepage is a central gateway to all state agencies, including the vital records division and other departments that maintain public records.
From the state site you can find links to specific departments, forms, and online services that may hold the records you are looking for.
Greenwood Village Property Records
Property records for Greenwood Village are on file at the Arapahoe County Clerk's office. These are public documents that anyone can search. Deeds, trust deeds, liens, easements, and plat maps are all recorded there. The online search tool lets you find documents by owner name, property address, or recording number.
Recent documents usually have scanned images available online. Older records may need to be pulled from archives at the office. Searching the online database is free. Copies run $0.25 per page for standard prints. Certified copies cost more. These records are used for property ownership verification, title searches, lien checks, and real estate closings. The Arapahoe County Clerk's website has the current fee schedule and detailed instructions for requesting copies in person or by mail.
Court Documents in Greenwood Village
Court records are separate from the county clerk's office. The court system manages its own files for civil, criminal, family, and probate cases. You can search Colorado court records at https://www.cocourts.com/cocourts/. This statewide search tool covers cases filed in any county.
The Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act, C.R.S. sections 24-72-301 through 309, controls access to criminal history information. Convictions and open cases are public. Sealed and expunged cases do not appear in public searches. Juvenile records are always confidential under Colorado law. Chief Justice Directive 05-01 provides additional rules about what the public can see in court files and how to request documents from court clerks.
The Colorado Judicial Branch offers a public records access guide. This document explains the procedures, fees, and timelines for getting court records. It is worth reading before you file a request so you know what to expect. Each court location has its own clerk who handles records requests for cases filed there.
The judicial branch access guide walks you through the rules for requesting court documents in any Colorado county, including fee details and processing times.
The guide covers restrictions on certain record types and explains the process for requesting documents that are not available through online search tools.
Request Records for Greenwood Village
You can file a records request with Arapahoe County several ways. The CORA portal at https://arapahoecountyco.nextrequest.com/ lets you submit and track requests online. You get email updates as your request progresses. You can also call 303-795-4200, email clerk@arapahoegov.com, or go to the office at 5334 S. Prince St. in Littleton.
Include as much detail as possible. Names, dates, and document types help the staff find your records fast. The county has three business days to respond under CORA. Quick requests may be filled the same day. Larger requests take more time. If there are fees beyond the standard $0.25 per page for copies, the county will tell you before they start the work. You can adjust your request to bring the cost down if you want.
State Resources for Greenwood Village
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation offers a statewide criminal records search. It pulls data from all 64 counties. There is a per-search fee. This gives broader results than checking one county at a time. The CBI website has instructions and current pricing.
The Secretary of State business entity search is a free tool for looking up any company registered in Colorado. You can search by name, entity number, or registered agent. The Department of Human Services maintains records tied to state social programs and child welfare services. Each of these agencies has its own request process, so check their sites for specific details before reaching out.
Arapahoe County Residents Directory
Greenwood Village is part of Arapahoe County, and the county clerk's office in Littleton serves as the primary records custodian for the city. The county page covers all available services, record types, and contact details for Arapahoe County departments.
Nearby Colorado Cities
Greenwood Village neighbors several other cities with their own directory pages. Centennial and Lone Tree share borders with Greenwood Village, and Littleton is home to the Arapahoe County clerk's office.