Boulder County government offices closed Tuesday, Dec. 24 (at noon), and Wednesday, Dec. 25, for the Christmas holiday.

Sheriff’s Services

Services

The Sheriff’s Office offers many services to the public including: fingerprinting, public records, civil service, concealed handgun permits and burn permits.

Service Description
ATF Notifications Submit ATF chief law enforcement officer (CLEO) notifications to BCSO@bouldercounty.org. Call 303-441-4605 with questions.
Boulder County Citation (Traffic Tickets) This online system will allow you to pay your Boulder County Sheriff’s Office citation/ticket.
Burn Permits Boulder County allows citizens to burn slash piles or have prescribed fires on their property with a permit
Civil Section This includes summons and complaints, subpoenas, court orders, writs of execution, writs of garnishment, and writs of restitutions.
Communications Section The Communications Section is a primary Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) for Boulder County.
Concealed Handgun Permit Information Learn more about applying for, or renewing, a Concealed Handgun Permit.
Emergency Mass Notification System This system allows residents of Boulder County to be notified of emergency situations. Notifications can be received in a variety of ways, including cell, home and work phones, and by text messaging or email.
Fingerprinting The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office provides fingerprinting by appointment only for Court Ordered Prints, Concealed Carry Permits and Boulder County Employees. Please call 303-441-3600 to schedule an appointment.
Firearm Instructor Verification All applicants for an initial or renewed Concealed Handgun Permit must submit a training certificate showing that they successfully completed either a Concealed Handgun Training Class or a Refresher Class taught by a Verified Instructor.
Records Request Forms Reports held by the Sheriff’s Office may be obtained from the Records Section.
Records Section Reports, applicant fingerprinting and Sex offender registration.
Restorative Justice Restorative Justice provides a process by which victims are heard and understood, offenders take responsibility for harm, and where loved ones and community members offer support.
Ride-Along Program We offer a ride-along program for citizens wishing to observe firsthand the duties of a Deputy or Animal Control Specialist.
Shoulder Patches The distribution of Sheriff’s Office shoulder patches to collectors is coordinated by the Sheriff’s Cadets as a fundraiser.

Contact Us

Sheriff's Headquarters

5600 Flatiron Parkway
Boulder, CO 80301
Directions
Monday-Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Main: 303-441-3600

Boulder County Jail

3200 Airport Road
Boulder, CO 80301
Directions
Monday-Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Main: 303-441-4600

Communications Center

3280 Airport Road
Boulder, CO 80301
Directions
Main: 303-441-4444

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