Records Requests

New - Pay for Your Records Request Online

You can now conveniently pay for a records request with a credit card. Click here to access the secure payment portal. Checks and in-person payments at our Welcome Centers are still accepted.

Need a copy of a Larimer County Department of Human Service record or document?  Please select the appropriate division and follow the steps to request the documents.    

Records may not be released immediately upon request, and depending on the complexity of the record requested, can take 30 business days to process. Please submit your request form as early as possible to avoid delays.

NOTE: Law enforcement and Human Services agencies must submit a request for records on their official letterhead or on the appropriate form and must include the names and dates of birth of the children/family for which they are seeking records. Requests should be emailed to recordsrequests@larimer.org.

If you have any questions or need additional assistance, please contact Records Requests Voicemail at (970) 498.6444.

 

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PLEASE NOTE:    The release of Adult Protective Services (APS) records will only be considered when the requestor provides an appropriate court order pursuant to CRS 26-3.1-102(7)(b). If the requestor fails to attach the appropriate court order authorizing release, the request will automatically be denied.  

Records may not be released immediately upon request, and depending on the complexity of the record requested, can take 30 business days to process. Please submit your request form as early as possible to avoid delays.

Need a copy of a Larimer County Adult Protective Services record or document? 

What You Need to Know: 

  1. Larimer County  is committed to providing you with records in an expeditious and courteous manner.
  2. The regular business hours for release of records is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  3. Larimer County considers the confidentiality of its records a priority under federal and state laws but recognizes the right of access to the records.
  4. All requests for copies of Larimer County records must be submitted on the Adult Protection Records Request Form filled out completely, and signed. The form can be:
    1. Mailed to Records Requests, 1501 Blue Spruce Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80524
    2. Dropped off at 1501 Blue Spruce Drive;
    3. Or emailed to RecordsRequests@larimer.org.
  5. NOTE:  If you mail or email the Records Request form, you MUST include a legible copy of your Driver's License or Photo ID.
  6. To better serve you, please provide a description of the requested records.  Be as detailed as possible.
  7. Your request will be processed in the order it was received.
  8. Once your request has been processed, you will receive a call or an email indicating when the records are ready to be picked up and the cost for obtaining the records.  ​​​​​​ If you live out of state, you can mail in your money order for the amount owed and we will mail the documents to you.
  9. The charge for record retrieval is $40 per hour but there is no charge for the first hour of work. A $50 deposit may be required for record requests with an estimated cost over $100. All records are sent electronically. If a physical copy is required, there will be a charge of $0.25 per page, in addition to the standard hourly fee for record retrieval. Payment for records must be made in full before they are released.
  10. Fees can be paid online with a card through the Human Services MSB Online Payment Portal, in exact cash, or by money order made payable to Larimer County DHS.

The release of all Larimer County Department of Human Services (DHS) records is governed by Colorado State statute (CRS 26-1-114; CRS 19-1-307). Determination of release of records will be made in accordance with Colorado Revised Statutes.

Records may not be released immediately upon request, and depending on the complexity of the record requested, can take 30 business days to process. Please submit your request form as early as possible to avoid delays.

Need a copy of a Larimer County DHS record or document? 

What You Need to Know: 

  1. Larimer County DHS is committed to providing you with records in an expeditious and courteous manner.
  2. The regular business hours for release of records is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  3. Larimer County DHS considers the confidentiality of its records a priority under federal and state laws but recognizes the right of access to the records.
  4. All requests for copies of Larimer County DHS records must be submitted on the Benefits and Community Support Records Request Form, filled out completely, and signed. The form can be:
    1. Mailed to Records Requests, 1501 Blue Spruce Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80524;
    2. Dropped off at 1501 Blue Spruce Drive;
    3. Or emailed to RecordsRequests@larimer.org.
  5. NOTE:  If you mail or email the Records Request form, you MUST include a legible copy of your Driver's License or Photo ID.
  6. To better serve you, please provide a description of the requested records.  Be as detailed as possible.
  7. Your request will be processed in the order it was received.
  8. Once your request has been processed, you will receive a call or an email indicating the records are ready to be picked up and the cost for obtaining the records.  ​​​​If you live out of state, you can mail in your money order for the amount owed and we will mail the documents to you.
  9. The charge for record retrieval is $40 per hour but there is no charge for the first hour of work. A $50 deposit may be required for record requests with an estimated cost over $100. All records are sent electronically. If a physical copy is required, there will be a charge of $0.25 per page, in addition to the standard hourly fee for record retrieval. Payment for records must be made in full before they are released.
  10. Fees can be paid online with a card through the Human Services MSB Online Payment Portal, in exact cash, or by money order made payable to Larimer County DHS. 

THIS INFORMATION IS ONLY FOR REQUESTING LARIMER COUNTY CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES DOCUMENTS.  IT IS NOT FOR ANY OTHER RECORDS REQUEST FOR  ANY OTHER DEPARTMENT OF LARIMER COUNTY.  NOTE:  WE DO NOT PROCESS RECORDS REQUESTS BY PHONE.  YOU MUST COMPLETE THE REQUEST FORM AND SEND IT ALONG WITH A COPY OF YOUR PHOTO ID TO RECORDSREQUESTS@LARIMER.ORG

The release of all Larimer County Department of Human Services (DHS) records is governed by Colorado State statute (CRS 26-1-114; CRS 19-1-307). Determination of release of records will be made in accordance with Colorado Revised Statutes.

Records may not be released immediately upon request, and depending on the complexity of the record requested, it can take 30 business days to process. Please submit your request form as early as possible to avoid delays. NOTE:  You must be the biological parent or have documentation that shows you have guardianship/legal custody for any records you request.  

Need a copy of a Larimer County DHS record or document? 

What You Need to Know: 

  1. Larimer County DHS is committed to providing you with records in an expeditious and courteous manner.
  2. The regular business hours for release of records is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  3. Larimer County DHS considers the confidentiality of its records a priority under federal and state laws but recognizes the right of access to the records.
  4. All requests for copies of Larimer County DHS records must be submitted on the Children, Youth, and Family Records Request Form, filled out completely, and signed in both places.   The form can be:
    1. Mailed to Records Requests, 1501 Blue Spruce Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80524;
    2. Dropped off at 1501 Blue Spruce Drive;
    3. Or emailed to RecordsRequests@larimer.org.
  5. NOTE:  If you mail or email the Records Request form, you MUST include a legible copy of your Driver's License or Photo ID.
  6. To better serve you, please provide a description of the requested records.  Be as detailed as possible.
  7. Your request will be processed in the order it was received.
  8. Once your request has been processed, you will receive an email with the records attached.    
  9. The charge for record retrieval is $40 per hour but there is no charge for the first hour of work. A $50 deposit may be required for record requests with an estimated cost over $100. All records are sent electronically. If a physical copy is required, there will be a charge of $0.25 per page, in addition to the standard hourly fee for record retrieval. Payment for records must be made in full before they are released.
  10. Fees can be paid online with a card through the Human Services MSB Online Payment Portal, in exact cash, or by money order made payable to Larimer County DHS. 

Contact Human Services

OUR LOCATIONS (Map & Details)

  • Fort Collins
    • 1501 Blue Spruce, Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80524
    • 2555 Midpoint Drive, Suite F, Fort Collins, CO 80525
  • Loveland
    • 200 Peridot Avenue, Loveland, CO 80537
  • Estes Park
    • 1601 Brodie Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517

OUR HOURS

  • Monday - Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Thursday: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.