Lookup Public Records in Morgan County, Colorado. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Morgan County, Colorado Overview
Morgan County is located in the U.S. state of Colorado. The county was formed in 1889 and named after the Fort Morgan, which in turn was named in honor of U.S. Army Colonel Christopher A. Morgan. The county seat is Fort Morgan. According to the U.S. Census Bureau of 2013, the county has a population of approximately 28,404 people. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,294 square miles, of which 1,280 square miles is land and 13 square miles is water. Morgan County borders the following counties: Logan County to the northeast; Washington County to the east, southeast; Adams County to the southwest; and Weld County to the west. Morgan County has nine zip codes. The zip codes are 80723, 80701, 80733, 80705, 80741, 80649, 80750, 80653, and 80654. The most populated zip code is 80701.
Morgan County Clerk and Recorder Office Information
The responsibilities of the County Clerk and Recorder is issuing and recording marriage licenses, issuing civil union licenses, issuing liquor licenses, motor vehicle registrations and titling, and issuing license plates. The Clerk and Recorder’s Office is also responsible for registering voters and conducting all primary, general, and county elections. The Clerk and Recorder’s Office is also responsible for recording and maintaining documents related to deeds, deed of trust, mortgage, releases, mining documents, etc. for public records purposes. The Clerk and Recorder is the official keeper of the records and the Seal of the Morgan County Circuit Court. The clerk is responsible for attending all sessions of the court, maintain all the files and documents, and make, keep, and preserve complete records of all the proceedings and determinations except for cases that are exempt by law or by the court.
The duties of the Recording Department include the recording, indexing, and maintenance of permanent public records. The recording fee for deed, deed of trust, mortgage and most other documents has been fixed at $13.00 for the first page and $5.00 for each additional page.
The physical address of Morgan County Clerk and Recorder’s Office is:
231 Ensign St.
P.O. Box 1399
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
Phone: 970-542-3521
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Susan L. Bailey is the Morgan County Clerk and Recorder. She may be contacted at 970-542-3521 or emailed at [email protected]
Morgan County Assessor Office Information
The Morgan County Assessor’s Office is responsible for the mapping, appraising, assessing all real and personal property within the county to collect property taxes as levied by the government. Another responsibility of the Assessor’s Office is to maintain accurate public records, property ownership records, and maps of all parcels.
Robert L. Wooldridge is the Morgan County Assessor. He may be contacted at 970-542-3512 or emailed at [email protected]
The physical address of the Morgan County Assessor’s Office is:
231 Ensign St., P.O. Box 892
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
Phone: 970-542-3512
Fax: 970-542-3516
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Morgan, CO Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 33,275 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 1,139 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 69 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 181 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 635 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 436 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 2,289 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 71 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 533 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 113 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 8,044 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 47 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 100 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 2,579 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 604 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 635 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 337 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 46 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 429 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 705 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 554 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 69 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 170 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 923 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 92 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 145 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 12,032 |
Morgan County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Morgan County, the applicants must apply together, in person, at the County Clerk’s office. Both parties must present their state-issued picture ID, military ID, or passport, and know their social security number | |
State Law: | Marriage and rights of married women; Colorado Marital Agreement Act – Title 14, Article 2, Part 3 and Marriage and rights of married women; Uniform Marriage Act – Title 14, Article 2, Part 1 |
All State Statutes: | Information is online at the State Website |
Office: | Morgan County Marriage License |
Location: | 231 Ensign St., P.O. Box 1399, Fort Morgan, Colorado, 80701 |
Phone: | 970-542-3521 |
Morgan County Clerk
County Government Office
Address: 231 Ensign St, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, United States
Phone: 970-542-3521
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