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Larimer County, Colorado
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Larimer County, Colorado Facts

When was Larimer County, CO Created?
Larimer County was established on November 1, 1861.

What is the County Seat of Larimer County, CO?
The County Seat is located in Fort Collins and the county government website is http://www.co.larimer.co.us/

What counties are adjacent to Larimer County, CO?
Bordering Counties are Laramie County, Wyoming, Weld CountyBoulder CountyGrand CountyJackson CountyAlbany County, Wyoming.

Larimer County, CO Vital Records

Where can find Larimer County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Larimer County vital records can be found at the Colorado Office of Vital Records which has copies of birth, marriage, divorce and death records. There is a fee for each copy requested. Please refer to the information to the Statewide Vital Records in Colorado for current fees and application process.

You can search online for Larimer County Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Records. You can also Order Electronically Online or can download an application for Colorado Birth CertificateMarriage VerificationDivorce VerificationDeath Certificate Applications to mail.

Larimer County, CO Census Records


What Larimer County, CO census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Larimer County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 18701880 (free index)1890 (fragment)19001910192019301940.

Larimer Co. Mortality Schedules can be acquired for 1870 and 1880. Larimer Co. Industry and Agriculture Schedules is available for 1870 and 1880. Larimer Co. Union Veterans Schedules can be acquired for 1890. There are free online and printable census forms to aid with your research.

Larimer County, CO Societies and Family History Resources

What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Larimer County, CO?
A list of Larimer County Historical  and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Colorado Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.

Larimer County, CO Courthouse and Government Records

Larimer County Courthouse

What genealogical records can I find in the Larimer County Courthouse?

Researchers frequently overlook the great importance of Larimer County court, probate, and land records data as a useful resource of ancestry and genealogy information. Buried away in Colorado courthouses and archives everywhere are the ambitions and frustrations of countless Colorado residents.

The possibilities are excellent that your forefathers have left a comprehensive document of at least a number of facets of their lives in the Larimer County court records. Even if your forebears is not referred to in a Court case, contemplate all of the other procedures that could have lead to him or her to appear in court records. See Also Colorado Corthouse Records Research Guide.

Where can I connect with other Larimer County, CO Researchers through message boards and forums?

What other genealogical resources are available in Larimer County, CO?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Larimer County.

Larimer Co. CO Books, Newspapers & Publications

Larimer Co. CO Birth, Marriage & Death Records

Larimer Co. CO Court, Probate Land and Tax Records

Larimer Co. CO Census Records

Larimer Co. CO Cemeteries & Church Records

Larimer Co. CO Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

Larimer Co. CO General and History Websites

Larimer Co. CO Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Larimer Co. CO Military Records

Larimer Co. CO Schools & Directories