Larimer County, Colorado Genealogy

Guide to Larimer County, Colorado ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.

United States Colorado Larimer County

Wagon trail pass near Fort Collins, Colorado, from a 7 June 1859 sketch

County Courthouse
County Clerk has marriage and land records from 1862; County Health Department has birth and death records

County Seat
Fort Collins

Clerk and Recorder 200 W. Oak Street, First Floor, Fort Collins, CO 80521 970-498-7000

Parent County
1861--Larimer County was created 1 November 1861 as an original county.

Neighboring Counties

 * Albany County, Wyoming
 * Boulder
 * Grand
 * Jackson
 * Laramie County, Wyoming
 * Weld

Vital Records
The Larimer County Vital Statistics Office is on the first floor of the Fort Collins Office of the Department of Health and Environment, at 1525 Blue Spruce Drive, Fort Collins, CO, 80524-2004. http://www.larimer.org/health/admin/vital.asp

See also the Colorado State Archives, Historical Records Index.

Birth
Birth records may become public records when 100 years have elapsed after the date of birth. EXCEPTION: The birth record of any individual who is known to be currently alive will remain confidential even if they are 100 years of age or greater.

For in-state births from 1900 to present, certificates can be obtained from Larimer Vital Statistics office. For birth certificates before 1900 contact the County where the birth occurred or the State Health Department at (303) 756-4464.

If you are obtaining a birth certificate for a sibling, parent, grandparent, etc., you will need to show chain of relationship. Examples are: A sibling could provide their birth certificate to show same parents. If you are trying to get a grandparent's birth certificate you will need to show your birth certificate, plus your parent's birth certificate to show chain of relationship. If you have questions on this please call our office at 970-498-6710.

Marriage
The Larimer County Recorder's office will search their indexes if you call or come in to the office. If a record is found, a copy can be purchased in person or by mail. Call 970-498-7860.
 * 1853 - 2006 at FamilySearch.org — index/images
 * 1900 - 1939 Colorado, Statewide Marriage Index, 1900-1939 at Ancestry.com — index $
 * 1859 - 1900 Colorado Marriages, 1859-1900 at Ancestry.com — index $

Death
Death records may become public records when 75 years have elapsed after the date of death.

To obtain a recent death certificate, you must show a direct and tangible interest to the deceased. Relatives include wife, mother, father, child (if they are listed on the death certificate). If they are not listed on the death certificate they must show proof of relationship. This would include maternal grandparents, paternal grandparents, siblings if they can prove chain of relationship. If you have questions on this please call the Larimer County Vital Statistics office at 970-498-6710.

Divorce
All divorces and divorce records are handled by the Larimer County Courts. Please contact their office directly at (970) 494-3500 or visit http://www.larimer.org/courts/

Cemeteries

 * Larimer County Cemetery Records -  US Gen Web Archives
 * Colorado State Cemetery Records -  I Dream of Genealogy,  Scroll/Browse to Larimer County
 * Larimer County Cemetery Records -  findagrave
 * Larimer County Cemetery Map -  findagrave
 * Larimer County Cemetery Links -  linkpendium
 * Virginia Dale Community Church Cemetery, Livermore BillionGraves

Court Records
Larimer County Mothers' Compensation Records 1920-1933. An Index compiled from the offical record of the applications granted by the Larimer County Commissioners during these years. Record may show the following:


 * Name of Applicant
 * Date and Amount of Compensation payment
 * Any adjustments to the pension
 * Person's age
 * Town nearest to where they lived
 * Other Actions done by the County.

Obituaries
Larimer County, Colorado Obituary Collection Free from http://www.genealogybuff.com/obituary_collections.htm. From various funeral homes in the Loveland and surrounding areas.

Archives
Larimer County Mothers Compensations 1920 - 1933 Larimer County Naturalization Index 1885 - 1958 Larimer County Old Age Pensions 1933 - 1936 Larimer County Water Cases 1899 - 1926

Family History Centers

 * Berthoud Colorado Family History Center
 * Fort Collins Colorado Family History Center
 * Longmont Colorado Family History Center
 * Loveland Colorado Family History Center

Libraries

 * Berthoud Public Library 236 Welch Ave Berthoud, CO 80513 Phone: (970) 532-2757 berthoud.colibraries.org/


 * Estes Valley Public Library District 335 E Elkhorn Ave Estes Park, CO 80517 Phone: (970) 586-8116 www.esteslibrary.org/


 * Fort Collins Regional Library District 201 Peterson Street Fort Collins, CO 80524 Phone: (970) 221-6740


 * Loveland Public Library 300 N Adams Avenue Loveland, CO 80537 Phone: (970) 962-2665 www.lovelandpubliclibrary.org/


 * Wellington Public Library 3800 Wilson Ave Wellington, CO 80549 Phone: (970) 568-3040 wellington.colibraries.org/


 * Red Feather Mountain Library District 71 Firehouse Lane Red Feather Lakes, CO 80545 Phone: (970) 881-2664 redfeather.colibraries.org/

Museums
Estes Park Area Historical Museum 200 Fourth Street Estes Park, CO 80517 (970) 586-6256

Fort Collins Museum 200 Mathews Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 221-6738 Loveland Museum and Gallery 503 N. Lincoln Ave. Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 962-2410

Societies
Larimer County Genealogical Society P. O. Box 270737 Fort Collins, Colorado 80527-0737 http://www.lcgsco.org/

Pioneer Association P.O. Box 1732, Fort Collins, CO 80522-1732 Contact: Gayle Watkinson 970-482-8590 To preserve the history of Larimer County and to educate people in the history of northern Colorado.

Scottish Society of Northern Colorado 3200 Silverthorn Dr Fort Collins, CO 80526 Contact: Jeff Davis, (970) 223-7730 For anyone interested in traditional Scottish culture and its related activities; Scottish ancestry not required.

Web Sites

 * Larimer County, Colorado Genealogy and Family History (Linkpendium)
 * Larimer County -  CO Gen Web Site
 * Larimer County -  US Gen Web Archives
 * Larimer County -  Rootsweb Site
 * Larimer County -  ancestry.com resources  -  $ requires ancestry.com subscription
 * Larimer County -  ancestry.com resources  -  $ requires ancestry.com subscription