Resources - State level

 

Please let us know if you have found a resource you want to share for research in Colorado! Colorado is a 'closed' state so many records are, unfortunately, unavailable for research and viewing.

Colorado GenWeb Project

http://www.cogenweb.com/

Colorado Genealogical Society

P. O. Box 9218
Denver CO 80209-0218
   Email: cgscontact@cogensoc.us
   Email Researcher: researcher@cogensoc.us
https://www.cogensoc.us

The purpose of the Oregon Genealogical Society is: * To maintain a genealogical and historical research library in the Eugene, Oregon area. * To give assistance to other organizations and persons interested in genealogical research. * To collect, preserve and publish material of genealogical interest. * To present educational programs for those interested in genealogical research.

Colorado Historical Society

1200 N Broadway
Denver, CO 80203
voice 303•447•8679
https://www.historycolorado.org

The Oregon Historical Society is dedicated to making Oregon’s long, rich history visible and accessible to all.

The current CHS headquarters accommodate the administrative offices, North Baker Research Library, exhibition galleries, and museum store.


Oregon State Archives

1313 Sherman Street, Romm 120
Denver CO 80203
Reference Desk: (303) 866-2358
https://archives.colorado.gov

Hours:
The Colorado State Archive's staff is available to answer phone calls during the following hours:

  • Monday - Friday: 10 am – 4:00 pm

Collections of Public Records:
https://archives.colorado.gov/collections

Colorado State Archives is currently offering appointments for in-person visits. Please call the reference desk at (303) 866-2358 during business hours to speak to a staff member regarding our appointment availability. Records to view must be requested before an appointment can be scheduled. Note: NO records will be pulled after 3:30pm, Mon - Thurs and NO records will be pulled on Friday.

Using Archives - A Guide to Effective Research

List of Records Available Using the Archives search

Archives Search

Genealogy 101

Marriage Records Held by the Colorado St Archives (listed by county) Thanks to the Denver Public Library

About the Oregon State Archives

Colorado State Archives mission is safeguarding the administrative and documentary history of Colorado by managing, collecting, preserving, and providing access to state and local government records.


Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
Vital Records Section
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver CO 80246
  General Inquiries: (303) 692-2200
  Email: vital.records@state.co.us
  Office Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm (M-F, excluding holidays)

Colorado 'local' offices of Vital Records

Vital records, including birth, death, adoption, marriage and divorce, are confidential per Colorado state statute (C.R.S. 25-2-117). As a result, Colorado vital records are not public records and therefore not searchable online.

Contact cdphe.healthstatistics@state.co.us for more information on obtaining vital records data for research purposes and other data products.



The National Archives at Denver

     17101 Huron Street
     Broomfield, CO 80023
Phone: (303) 604-4740
Fax: (303) 604-4750
Email: denver.archives@nara.gov

Hours:
The research room at the National Archives at Denver is closed due to an increase in COVID-19 cases in Broomfield, County, CO. Once public health conditions improve and we are able to reopen the research room we will update our website with additional information.

Records Found: We hold permanent records created by Federal agencies and courts in the following states: Colorado Montana New Mexico North Dakota.

A link to the Archives Catalog
A link to Archives Court Records



Denver Public Library
There is a page for Genealogy from their website. Items you can find include (and don't need a library card):



Cindi's List

A large listing of weblinks for Colorado! If you have never checked out what Cindi's List offers, prepare to be surprised!
https://www.cyndislist.com/us/co/

Las Animas County links