Marriage records in El Paso County, Colorado, can be accessed through several channels. ElPasoCOCourt.us can help you find publicly available marriage record information for the county. You can also request records directly from the El Paso County Clerk and Recorder's Office, which serves as the local issuing authority. Records are available in person at the county office in Colorado Springs, by mail, or through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's online vital records ordering system.
El Paso County Marriage Records Search
In Colorado, marriage licenses are issued by the county clerk and recorder in any county — couples do not have to apply in the county where they reside or plan to marry. Once a marriage ceremony takes place, the signed marriage certificate is returned to the issuing clerk's office for recording. The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder's Office maintains marriage licenses issued in the county and marriage certificates filed after solemnization.
The office's collection includes both recent and historical marriage records. For statewide vital records searches or records from other Colorado counties, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) maintains a central index of marriages recorded throughout the state beginning in 1900.
Certified Marriage Record Copies and Fees in El Paso County
Fees for marriage record services in El Paso County are set by Colorado statute and county policy. The table below reflects standard fees — confirm current amounts with the Clerk and Recorder's Office before submitting a request.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Marriage license application | $30.00 |
| Certified copy of marriage certificate | $17.75 |
| Additional certified copy (same order) | $10.00 |
| Statewide search through CDPHE | $17.75 |
Fees are based on Colorado Revised Statutes § 25-2-117 and the county's posted fee schedule. Processing times for in-person requests are typically same-day. Mail requests may take two to four weeks depending on volume. CDPHE orders placed online may take several weeks for standard processing, with expedited options available for an additional fee.
Order Marriage Certificates Online or In Person in El Paso County
There are three ways to obtain a copy of a marriage certificate from El Paso County:
Online
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment offers an online vital records ordering portal for statewide marriage certificate requests. You will need to provide the full names of both spouses, the approximate date of marriage, and the county where the license was issued. Payment is accepted by credit or debit card. Expedited shipping is available at an additional cost.
In Person
Visit the El Paso County Clerk and Recorder's Office at the address listed above during regular business hours. Walk-ins are accepted. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. Certified copies are generally available the same day.
By Mail
Send a written request to:
Include the following with your mail request:
- Full names of both spouses
- Approximate date of marriage
- Your relationship to the individuals named on the record
- A photocopy of your government-issued photo ID
- A check or money order payable to "El Paso County Clerk and Recorder" for the applicable fee
- A self-addressed stamped envelope for return delivery
For questions about record availability or to verify current fees, call the Clerk and Recorder's Office at (719) 520-6200. The El Paso County Judicial Branch page and the Colorado Judicial Branch access guide provide additional information about court-related records and public access policies. You can also visit ElPasoCOCourt.us for further guidance on locating El Paso County records.