Find Fort Collins Civil Records

Fort Collins civil court records are maintained by the Larimer County court system in the 8th Judicial District. All civil lawsuits, small claims, and judgments for Fort Collins residents go through the Larimer County Justice Center on LaPorte Avenue. The courthouse is located right in Fort Collins, which makes it easy to visit in person for record searches and copies. You can also search Fort Collins civil case data online through the state vendor system or check hearing schedules on the Colorado Judicial Branch website for free.

Fort Collins Courthouse Information

The Larimer County Justice Center is at 201 LaPorte Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80521. This is the primary courthouse for civil cases in Fort Collins and the rest of Larimer County. The phone number is 970-494-3500. Both district and county courts operate from this building. District court handles civil cases with no dollar cap. County court takes civil disputes up to $25,000. Small claims up to $7,500 are also filed here. The courthouse is easy to reach from downtown Fort Collins and has public parking nearby.

Fort Collins Municipal Court at 215 N. Mason Street is a separate facility. It handles city code violations, parking tickets, and traffic matters only. The municipal court does not hear civil lawsuits. If you need to file or look up a civil case in Fort Collins, the Larimer County Justice Center on LaPorte Avenue is where you go. The clerk of court at the justice center manages all civil case files for the 8th Judicial District, which covers both Larimer County and Jackson County.

How to Search Fort Collins Civil Records

Searching for civil court records in Fort Collins starts with CoCourts, the state-authorized online search tool. A search without Denver costs $5 and includes Larimer County in the results. A statewide search is $10. You enter a name or case number and CoCourts returns the Register of Actions for matching cases. This gives you a timeline of filings and court events but not copies of the documents themselves. For document copies from a Fort Collins civil case, you need to contact the Larimer County clerk at the justice center.

The Larimer County court page on the state judicial website has hours, phone numbers, and filing information. The Larimer County docket search lets you check hearing schedules at no cost. Type in a case number or name to see what is on the court calendar. This free tool shows upcoming hearings and recent filings but not the full case record for Fort Collins civil matters.

In-person searches are free at the courthouse. Walk in during business hours and ask to review a case file. If you have the case number, the clerk can pull it right away. Without a case number, the clerk will do a name search for $5. You can look through the file at the counter at no charge. Copies cost extra.

Note: The docket search is free, but it only shows hearing schedules, not the full record of a Fort Collins civil case.

Fort Collins Court Docket Search

The Colorado Judicial Branch provides an online docket search that covers all counties, including Larimer County where Fort Collins cases are filed. The docket search portal is one of the most useful free tools for checking on civil court records in Colorado.

This tool lets you pick Larimer County from a dropdown and search by party name or case number. Results show hearing dates, courtroom assignments, and the type of proceeding scheduled. It is especially helpful when you need to verify whether a Fort Collins civil case has an upcoming court date or if a motion has been set for hearing. The search runs on live data from the state court system.

Civil Case Fees in Fort Collins

Fees for civil cases filed at the Fort Collins courthouse follow the statewide schedule. District court costs $235 for the plaintiff and $192 for the defendant. County court filing fees depend on the dollar amount in dispute:

• Under $1,000: $85 filing fee
• $1,000 to $14,999: $105 filing fee
• $15,000 to $25,000: $135 filing fee
• Small claims under $500: $31
• Small claims $500 to $7,500: $55

Copy fees at the Larimer County clerk's office are $0.25 per page for plain copies and $20 for certified copies. A clerk name search is $5. The JDF 1 fee schedule has every fee listed. After filing, you can pay court costs through the Colorado Judicial Online Payment portal. Fee waivers are available if you show financial need. The clerk at the Fort Collins courthouse can give you the waiver form.

Getting Copies of Fort Collins Records

You can get copies of Fort Collins civil court records three ways. Visit the Larimer County Justice Center on LaPorte Avenue and ask the clerk for copies. You will need the case number and a form of payment. Cash, checks, and cards are accepted at most clerk windows. You can also mail a written request to the clerk at 201 LaPorte Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80521. Include the case number, your name, contact details, and which documents you need. The third option is the online records request form on the Colorado Judicial Branch website.

The clerk responds within three business days under the Colorado Open Records Act. Civil court records are public. You do not need to be a party to the case to request copies. Parties to the case get a cap of $15 on total copy costs. Everyone else pays standard rates. For large requests, the clerk may charge $30 per hour after the first hour of research and preparation time for Fort Collins civil record copies.

Note: Certified copies carry an official court seal and cost $20 each, regardless of the number of pages in the document.

Nearby Cities in Northern Colorado

Fort Collins is the largest city in northern Colorado. Several other cities in the region also have civil court record pages. Loveland shares the same Larimer County courthouse. Greeley and Longmont are in neighboring counties with their own court systems.