Canon City Contact Directory

Canon City is the county seat of Fremont County in southern Colorado, with a population of about 17,147. The city sits along the Arkansas River at the mouth of the Royal Gorge and serves as the hub for all county government services in the area. City Hall is at 128 Main Street, and the main phone line is 719-269-9011. Fremont County runs its own offices from 615 Macon Avenue in Canon City, so both city and county contacts are all in the same town. This page lists the phone numbers and directory info you need to reach the right office on your first call.

Canon City Hall Phone Contacts

Canon City Hall is at 128 Main Street. The main number is 719-269-9011. Staff there can take your call and get you to the right department. Most city offices keep hours on weekdays, so plan to call during the day. The official Canon City website lists all departments with phone numbers and contact forms.

City departments in Canon City cover things like water, streets, parks, code enforcement, and local planning. The city runs its own water utility, so billing and service questions go to city hall at 719-269-9015 rather than a third party. The public library at 516 Macon Avenue can be reached at 719-269-9020. For building permits, zoning, or code issues, city staff at the main number can transfer you to the right division. Canon City also runs a municipal court that handles city code violations and traffic cases within city limits. The court is a separate branch from the police department and operates on its own schedule.

City Hall closes on weekends and state holidays. Phone lines follow the same hours. If you are not sure whether your question is a city or county matter, start by calling 719-269-9011 and staff can point you in the right direction.

Canon City Police and Fire Numbers

The Canon City Police Department is at 161 Justice Center Road. The non-emergency line is 719-276-5600. Officers staff that number around the clock, seven days a week. Call 911 only for active emergencies. For general questions, incident reports, or to check on the status of a case, the non-emergency line is the right number to use.

Fire service in the Canon City area goes through the Canon City Area Fire Protection District. The administrative number is 719-275-8666. This is a separate district from the city government, so it has its own phone system and offices. Use this number for questions about fire safety, inspections, or burn permits. It is not a dispatch line. For fire emergencies, always call 911. The Fremont County Sheriff also serves areas around Canon City outside city limits and can be reached at 719-276-5555 for non-emergency calls.

Fremont County Office Phone Numbers

Since Canon City is the Fremont County seat, all county offices sit right in town. Most are at or near 615 Macon Avenue. These are the contacts Canon City residents use most for records, property, and law enforcement. Each office has a direct line.

The Fremont County Clerk and Recorder is at 719-276-7330. This office handles recorded documents, vital records, elections, and motor vehicle services. If you need a copy of a deed, a marriage license, or want to check voter registration, call this number. The Recording Division has its own direct line at 719-276-7336 for document recording questions. The Clerk's office is in Room 102-103 at 615 Macon Avenue and keeps hours from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Note the four-day work week. They are closed on Fridays.

The Fremont County Assessor at 719-276-7310 handles property values and tax assessments. Call about a specific parcel or to ask questions about your property valuation. The Treasurer at 719-276-7380 handles property tax payments and collections. The Fremont County website has a full department directory with every office listed.

Fremont County Public Health and Environment is at 201 N. Sixth Street in Canon City. The number is 719-276-7450. This office handles clinical services and public health programs for the whole county. Most county offices run on a Monday through Thursday schedule, so call ahead if you plan to visit on a Friday.

Canon City Court Phone Contacts

Canon City falls in the 11th Judicial District. The Fremont Combined Court is at 136 Justice Center Road, Canon City, CO 81212. The main court phone number is 719-269-0100. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

District court hears major civil cases, felonies, family law, and probate matters. County court handles smaller claims, traffic offenses, and misdemeanors. Both run from the same building. If you need to check on a case, ask about a hearing date, or get copies of court documents, call the court clerk at the main number. Staff can tell you the case status, what forms you need, and what fees apply. You can also search for Canon City cases online through the Colorado Judicial Branch docket search. That tool lets you look up cases by name or case number for any court in the state.

Access to court records follows CJD 05-01, the Chief Justice Directive that sets rules on which records are open and which stay sealed. Most civil and criminal case files from Canon City courts are open to the public. Juvenile cases, mental health records, and certain sealed files are restricted. If you are unsure whether a record is available, call the clerk at 719-269-0100 and ask. They can tell you what is accessible and what the copy fees will be.

Canon City Court Record Search

The Colorado Judicial Branch docket search lets you look up court cases filed in Canon City and across the state. Search by name, case number, or date to find case details, hearing dates, and filing info.

This tool is free and works without an account. It covers all Colorado courts, including the Fremont Combined Court that serves Canon City. Results show case type, parties, filing dates, and scheduled hearings. For certified copies or documents that are not available online, contact the court clerk at 719-269-0100.

Canon City Public Records Requests

Colorado gives people the right to request public records under C.R.S. 24-72-201, the Colorado Open Records Act. This law applies to Canon City government files, Fremont County records, and state documents. You can make a request by phone, email, or in writing. The office that holds the record must respond within three business days.

For Canon City records, call City Hall at 719-269-9011. City records include meeting minutes, council agendas, contracts, permits, and other municipal documents. The Fremont County Clerk and Recorder at 719-276-7330 handles county-level records like deeds, liens, and vital records. You can visit their office at 615 Macon Avenue in Canon City to make a request in person. Some records may also be available through the county website, so it is worth checking online first.

Criminal justice records in Colorado fall under C.R.S. 24-72-301, the Criminal Justice Records Act. This law sets rules for law enforcement files that go beyond the general open records act. Records from the Canon City Police Department and the Fremont County Sheriff's Office are covered by this statute. The Secretary of State CORA page explains the full process for making records requests and outlines your rights as a requester.

Copy fees vary by office. A few dollars covers most simple copies. Call ahead to ask about costs before visiting so you know what to bring.

State Phone Numbers for Canon City

Some services are handled at the state level. Canon City residents use the same contacts as the rest of Colorado. The Colorado Secretary of State at 303-894-2200 manages business filings, notary records, and election oversight. The website has online tools for searching business entities and filing annual reports.

The Colorado Judicial Branch at 720-625-5000 runs the statewide court system. For Canon City cases, call the local Fremont Combined Court at 719-269-0100, but the state line can help if you need general court info or are not sure which district handles your matter. The Colorado DMV at (303) 205-5600 covers driver licenses and vehicle titles. The DMV website lets you renew online and check office locations near Canon City.

For professional license checks, DORA regulates licensed professionals across Colorado. The DORA license lookup tool lets you verify whether someone holds a current license in fields like medicine, real estate, contracting, and more. It is free to search and does not require an account.

Colorado License Search Directory

The DORA license verification tool lets Canon City residents check professional licenses for contractors, doctors, real estate agents, and other regulated fields across Colorado.

DORA stands for the Department of Regulatory Agencies. The online lookup tool is free. You can search by name, license type, or license number. Results show whether the license is active, when it expires, and if there are any disciplinary actions on file. This is useful when you need to check credentials for someone providing services in Canon City or anywhere else in Colorado.

Tips for Reaching Canon City Offices

Hold times at Canon City and Fremont County offices vary. Mondays tend to be busiest. Mid-morning on a Tuesday or Wednesday is usually the best time to call. If the phone lines are backed up, try the online contact forms on the Canon City or Fremont County websites. Many departments respond to web submissions within a day or two.

When you call, have any reference numbers ready. Case numbers, parcel IDs, recording numbers, or account numbers all help staff find your information faster. If you are not sure which office to call, start with Canon City Hall at 719-269-9011 for city matters or the Fremont County switchboard for county services. One thing that trips people up is the Fremont County four-day schedule. Most county offices close on Fridays, so if you call late in the week you may not reach anyone until Monday. The city keeps a more standard five-day schedule for most departments.

Nearby Colorado City Directories

Pueblo is the closest major city to Canon City with its own phone directory page on this site. It sits about 40 miles east in Pueblo County. Colorado Springs is roughly 60 miles to the northeast in El Paso County. Both cities have their own set of city and county government contacts that are separate from Fremont County.