See also Office Location, Hours.

 

The Denver City Clerk, distinct from the Denver County Clerk and Recorder (county clerk: recording, records), is the official Custodian of Records of the City and County of Denver. The following are the major documents and bodies of data maintained among our records: 

• Proceedings of the Council (City Council minutes), including audio/video tapes of meetings
• Resolutions 
• Ordinances 
• Denver Revised Municipal Code 
• Denver Building, Fire, Electrical, and Plumbing Codes
• Rules and Regulations promulgated by various City agencies and departments
• Executive Orders 
• Bidders’ disclosures
• Contracts to which Denver is a party
• Campaign contribution and finance records
• Canvasses of election results (see also Election Commission)
• Appointments and Oaths of Office of all elected and appointed officers and employees
• Lobbyist registrations and reports
• Financial disclosures of officers and employees
• Domestic Partnership Registry
• Legal notices

All of the above records are open to inspection by the general public at no charge. Copies are available for nominal fees.

 

Fees Schedule

 

Birth/Death Certificates – For Denver births and deaths from 1963 to present, contact the Denver Health and Hospital Authority, 303-436-7351. Birth/Death records from 1910/1900 to present are available from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Birth and Death Certificates, 303-692-2200.

 

Business Licensing – Contact the Department of Excise and Licenses.

 

Business Trade Names – Contact the Colorado Secretary of State, 303-894-2200, and the Colorado Department of Revenue, 303-238-7378, for more information.

 

Colorado Law – The Denver City Clerk does not maintain the body of Colorado law. Please refer to the State of Colorado, the Colorado General Assembly, and the Colorado Revised Statutes.

 

Legal Questions – Our personnel are prohibited from answering legal questions, making interpretations of the law, and giving legal advice. Should you find yourself in need of legal assistance, you may find it beneficial to engage your own private attorney. One possible resource is the Metropolitan Lawyer Referral Service, 303-831-8000. See also the Denver County Court Free Legal Clinics and the Colorado Courts Self-Help Center.

 

Motor Vehicle Registrations – Denver County motor vehicle registrations are administered by Denver Motor Vehicle. Call 303-376-2200 for locations and information.

 

Notarial Acts – The City Clerk’s Office is not and does not employ a notary public.

 

Passports – Contact the U.S. Department of State Passport Services, 877-487-2778. See also Denver County Court passport applications.