Access Thornton White Pages

Thornton white pages let you search for people and public records in one of the fastest growing cities in the Denver metro area. With close to 147,000 residents, Thornton sits in two counties. Most of the city falls in Adams County, while a small part extends into Weld County. Public records for Thornton residents are held at the county level, so you may need to check either or both counties when searching for a person. White pages tools for Thornton pull from property records, court files, and other documents kept by county offices, giving you a solid set of data to work with.

Thornton Records at Adams County

The Adams County Clerk and Recorder holds the majority of public records for Thornton residents. Their office is at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite E2400, in Brighton. Call 720-523-6020 for help. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Josh Zygielbaum is the county clerk and recorder.

The Adams County Recording Department keeps deeds, liens, maps, plats, and other documents that show names and addresses. These are core records for any Thornton white pages search. You can look them up through the Adams County public records search online. Uncertified copies are free to download and print. Certified copies require a call to the office. The department provides a grantor/grantee index for all recorded documents. They do not supply blank forms.

Starting July 1, 2025, Adams County will charge a flat fee of $43.00 per recorded document. Death certificates cost $3.00 to record. These fees apply to Thornton residents and everyone else in the county.

The Adams County website has links to all departments that hold records on Thornton residents.

Thornton Court Records Search

Court cases for Thornton go through the Adams County courts in the 17th Judicial District. The courthouse is at 1100 Judicial Center Dr. in Brighton. The main phone is 303-659-1161. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The court closes to the public on the 4th Wednesday of each month from noon to 1:00 p.m.

The Court Resource Center at 303-654-3213 can help you figure out where to find records for cases tied to Thornton. Email them at 17shrc@judicial.state.co.us. The records unit is at 303-654-3239 or AdamsRecordRequest@judicial.state.co.us. For online searches, use LexisNexis Colorado Courts. It shows real-time case data for civil, criminal, domestic, and traffic cases. Under C.R.S. 24-72-301, records of official actions must be kept and are open to inspection.

A small part of Thornton falls in Weld County. Cases from that area go through the Weld County courts. You can also search Weld County recorded documents through their self-service web portal. Weld County records go back to 1865.

Thornton Open Records and CORA Requests

Under C.R.S. 24-72-201, all public records in Colorado are open for inspection. Thornton residents can request records from city and county agencies without giving a reason. Response time is three working days for most requests.

Adams County has a CORA page with details on how to submit requests. Weld County takes requests through their clerk and recorder office. You can reach the Weld County Clerk and Recorder at 970-304-6530 or email crstaff@weld.gov. Their address is 1250 H Street in Greeley. The Weld County Clerk and Recorder page has links to the recording department and other divisions. Carly Koppes is the clerk and recorder for Weld County.

The Adams County Clerk and Recorder website is where most Thornton records requests start.

Note: Adams County does not supply blank forms for any document type, so get those from a title company or office supply store.

Vital Records for Thornton White Pages

Birth and death records for Thornton residents come from the county health department. Certificates cost $25 for the first copy. Each extra copy ordered at the same time is $20. Under C.R.S. 25-2-101, you must prove your relationship to the person on the record and show a valid photo ID to get a copy. Digital IDs are not accepted.

Marriage records in Thornton are filed with the Adams County Clerk and Recorder. The office issues marriage licenses and keeps copies on file. These documents show both party names and are public. You can search for them online through the county portal. Divorce records go through the district court clerk and are part of the court system in Adams County.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment handles vital records at the state level. The office locations page on their site lists every county where you can make a vital records request. Processing times vary, but in-person requests are often faster than mail for Thornton residents.

State Search Tools for Thornton

State-level databases add to what you can find in a Thornton white pages search. The Secretary of State business search shows registered agent names and addresses for companies formed in Colorado. The CBI records check costs $5.00 and searches the state criminal history database. Voter registration data is public under Title 1 of the Colorado election code.

Under C.R.S. 24-80-101, government records are subject to state retention rules. This ensures records for Thornton residents stay available for future searches. The Colorado Judicial Branch docket search lets you look up cases by number if you have one. For name-based searches, use the LexisNexis vendor site or visit the court in person.

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