Brighton Phone Directory

This Brighton phone directory covers city hall, police, courts, utilities, and county offices all in one place. Brighton is the county seat of Adams County, which means most county offices sit right in town. That makes it easy for Brighton residents to visit county departments in person rather than drive to another city. The main city number is 303-655-2000, and Adams County can be reached at 303-659-2120. Below you will find phone numbers, addresses, and hours for every major office that serves Brighton.

Brighton City Hall Phone Numbers

Brighton city hall is at 500 South 4th Avenue. The main phone number is 303-655-2000. Office hours run Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to noon. Staff at the front desk can route your call if you are not sure which department to reach. The Brighton city website at brightonco.gov also has a staff directory where you can search by name or department to find direct phone lines.

Brighton runs its own police department, utilities, parks and recreation, municipal court, and community development offices. Each has a separate phone line. The city handles water and sewer service directly, so billing questions and service issues go to Brighton rather than a third-party company. For water or sewer problems, call 303-655-2068 during business hours or 303-806-5970 after hours. Parks and recreation manages more than 1,000 acres of park land along with the Brighton Recreation Center and the Sue Corbett Active Adult Center. The municipal court at 303-655-2064 hears city code violations and traffic cases within Brighton limits.

Adams County Contacts in Brighton

Brighton is the Adams County seat. That means county government offices are right here in town at 4430 South Adams County Parkway. The main county number is 303-659-2120. A toll-free line is also available at 800-824-7842. Unlike residents of other Adams County cities who have to travel to reach county offices, Brighton residents can get to them in just a few minutes. This is one of the practical benefits of living in the county seat.

The Adams County Clerk and Recorder at 720-523-6020 handles recorded documents, marriage licenses, and other public filings. If you need a deed copy or want to check a lien on a Brighton property, this is the office to call. The Assessor at 720-523-6038 manages property valuations for tax purposes across all of Adams County, including Brighton. During protest season in the spring, the assessor's phone lines get busy, so calling early in the day helps. The elections division at 720-523-6500 covers voter registration, ballot tracking, and polling locations for Brighton and the rest of Adams County.

The Adams County Sheriff handles law enforcement outside city limits. The non-emergency number is 303-288-1535. Brighton has its own police force for in-city calls, but the sheriff's office still serves unincorporated areas near Brighton and handles civil process for court orders. Visit the Adams County website for the full contact directory and office hours.

Brighton Court Phone Directory

Brighton is home to the Adams County Justice Center, which houses the 17th Judicial District courts. The courthouse is at 1100 Judicial Center Drive in Brighton. The phone number is 303-659-1161. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays. The clerk's office closes to the public on the fourth Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. for staff meetings. This is another advantage of Brighton being the county seat, because the courthouse is right in town.

The 17th Judicial District covers Adams County and the City and County of Broomfield. District court handles civil, criminal, family, and probate cases. County court takes smaller claims, traffic matters, and misdemeanors. Under CJD 05-01, the Colorado court system sets rules about public access to court files. Most case records are open, but some are sealed or restricted by law. The Colorado Judicial Branch website has an online case search tool. You can look up Brighton cases by name or case number. Phone staff at the courthouse can give you hearing dates, case status, and instructions on getting copies of court documents.

Brighton also has a municipal court for city-level matters. Call 303-655-2064 for that court. It handles Brighton city code violations and traffic tickets issued within city limits. Municipal court is separate from the district and county courts at the Justice Center.

State Phone Numbers for Brighton

Some phone numbers are the same for everyone in Colorado. The Secretary of State at 303-894-2200 handles business filings, notary records, and election oversight at the state level. The Colorado Secretary of State website has online tools for most business tasks. Brighton residents who need to check on an LLC or file a trade name can start there. Calling works fine too if you have a quick question about a filing.

The Colorado Judicial Branch main number is 720-625-5000. That is the statewide line. For Brighton-specific court matters, the local 17th Judicial District number at 303-659-1161 is more useful. The state number is best for general questions about court procedures, forms, or finding the right division for your case type.

The Colorado DMV at (303) 205-5600 covers driver licenses and vehicle titles statewide. The DMV website lets you renew online for many transactions. Some tasks still need an office visit. Brighton residents can use Adams County motor vehicle offices for plates, titles, and registration. Since the county is based in Brighton, the motor vehicle window is close by. Call ahead to check wait times and what documents to bring.

For professional license checks, DORA regulates licensed professionals across Colorado. The DORA license lookup tool lets you verify whether a doctor, contractor, real estate agent, or other professional holds a current license. This is a state-level tool that works for Brighton and every other city in Colorado.

Brighton Public Records by Phone

Colorado law gives people the right to request public records. C.R.S. Section 24-72-201, the Colorado Open Records Act, is the main statute. It says most government records are open for inspection. That applies to Brighton city records, Adams County files, and state documents. You can make a records request by phone, mail, email, or in person. The process is straightforward in most cases.

For Brighton city records, call 303-655-2000 and ask for the city clerk or the department that holds what you need. City records include meeting minutes, permits, contracts, budget documents, and official correspondence. The city must respond within a reasonable time under the law. If a record is not public, they have to tell you why and cite the specific statute that makes it exempt. The Brighton city website at brightonco.gov also has an online request tracker for submitting and following up on records requests.

For Adams County records, the Clerk and Recorder at 720-523-6020 is the main contact in Brighton. Property records, recorded documents, and vital records go through that office. Court records fall under C.R.S. Section 24-72-301, the Criminal Justice Records Act, and CJD 05-01. These set rules for what court files are open to the public and how you can get copies. The Colorado CORA information page from the Secretary of State explains how the open records process works. It is a good starting point if you have never filed a request before.

Some records have copy fees or search fees. Call the office first to ask about costs. That way there are no surprises when you pick up your documents or get a bill in the mail.

Adams County Directory Online

The Adams County homepage is the starting point for looking up county phone numbers and services that apply to Brighton residents.

From the county site you can reach the full contact directory, building locations, and department pages. Since Adams County offices are in Brighton, the addresses on this site are local. Bookmark this page if you call county offices often. The search bar on the homepage can also help you find a specific office by name or service type.

Colorado Open Records Phone Contacts

The Colorado CORA information page explains the state open records law and lists phone contacts for Brighton residents who want to request public documents.

This page covers C.R.S. 24-72-201 and related statutes that give the public the right to inspect government records. It includes guidance on how to submit requests, what fees to expect, and how to appeal a denial. Brighton residents can use this resource for any records request at the city, county, or state level.

Adams County Phone Directory

Brighton is the county seat of Adams County. All county-level services run through offices right here in Brighton, from the clerk and recorder to the sheriff and courts. For the full list of Adams County department phone numbers, office addresses, and hours, visit the Adams County phone directory page on this site.

View Adams County Phone Directory

Nearby Cities Phone Directories

Several cities sit near Brighton in the north metro area. Each has its own city government, phone contacts, and local services. If you live near a city border or work in a neighboring city, checking their directory may help you find the right number faster. All of these cities share Adams County services for county-level matters, and the county offices are in Brighton.