Montrose Contact Directory

The Montrose phone directory lists contact numbers for city departments, Montrose County offices, courts, and state agencies that serve the area. Montrose has a population of about 20,356 and sits on the Western Slope of Colorado in the 7th Judicial District. City Hall is at 400 E Main St, and you can reach it at 970-240-1400. Montrose County runs a separate set of offices from 317 S 2nd St. This page puts all the key phone numbers for Montrose in one place so you can find what you need and call the right office on your first try.

Montrose City Hall Phone Contacts

Montrose City Hall is at 400 E Main St, Montrose, CO 81401. The main phone line is 970-240-1400. Staff at that number can help you reach any city department or transfer your call to the right person. City offices are open Monday through Thursday, 8 AM to 6 PM. They are closed on Fridays, weekends, and state holidays.

The city runs its own water and sewer service for Montrose residents. Utility billing goes through the same main number at 970-240-1400. If you have a water leak or service issue, call 970-240-1480 during work hours. The official Montrose city website has a staff directory that lists each department with names, direct phone numbers, and email contacts. You can search the directory by department or by a person's name. The city site also has online forms and links to pay bills, so you may be able to handle some tasks without calling at all.

Public works handles streets, snow removal, and city infrastructure. Parks and recreation runs trails, open spaces, and community programs in Montrose. For building permits, zoning questions, or code issues, the community development office can help. All of these fall under the city government and are reached through the main line.

Note: The city and county share the same town but run on separate phone systems. A call about a water bill goes to the city. A call about property tax goes to the county. Knowing which level of government handles your issue saves time.

Montrose Police and Sheriff Contacts

The Montrose Police Department handles law enforcement within city limits. The non-emergency dispatch number is 970-249-9110. Use that line for general questions, to report a non-urgent matter, or to ask about filing a police report. For active emergencies, call 911. The police department is part of the City of Montrose and operates out of city hall. You can also file certain reports through the Montrose police page on the city website.

The Montrose County Sheriff's Office covers areas outside city limits and handles civil process, warrants, and jail operations for the county. The sheriff's main office number is 970-252-4023. WestCo Dispatch at 970-249-9110 serves as the shared dispatch center for both the city police and county sheriff. The sheriff's office is at 1200 N Grand Ave, Montrose, CO 81401, which is the same building as the Justice Center. Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 7 AM to 6 PM, and Friday from 7 AM to noon.

The Montrose Fire Protection District is a separate agency. It is not part of the city or county government. The fire district phone number is 970-249-9181, and the main station is at 441 S Uncompahgre Ave.

Montrose County Office Phone Numbers

Montrose is the county seat of Montrose County, so all county offices sit right in the city. The main county administration number is 970-249-7755. County offices are at 317 S 2nd St and nearby buildings in downtown Montrose. The Montrose County website has a full staff directory with phone numbers, emails, and addresses for every department.

The Clerk and Recorder at 970-249-3362 handles recorded documents, elections, and motor vehicle services. If you need a copy of a deed, a lien, or want to check voter registration, call that number. The office is at 320 S 1st St, Room 101. Hours are a bit unusual: Monday 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Tuesday 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Wednesday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Thursday 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, and closed on Fridays. Check before you visit, because the schedule changes from day to day. The Montrose County Assessor at 970-249-3753 handles property valuations and tax records. The Treasurer at 970-249-3565 manages tax payments. These offices all keep weekday hours but close on Fridays too.

Montrose County also runs a Human Services department at 970-252-5000. That office is at 1845 S Townsend Ave and handles social services programs. The county's online records search tool lets you look up recorded documents from the Clerk and Recorder without making a phone call. You can find it on the county online records page.

Montrose Court Phone Contacts

Courts in Montrose are part of the 7th Judicial District, which also covers Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Ouray, and San Miguel counties. The Montrose County Justice Center at 1200 N Grand Ave houses both the district court and the county court. The main court phone number is 970-252-4300. Court hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to noon and 1 PM to 4:30 PM. There is a lunch break, so plan your call around that gap.

District court hears civil cases, felonies, family law, and probate matters. County court takes on smaller claims, traffic cases, 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 clerk at 970-252-4300. You can also email the court at MontroseClerk@judicial.state.co.us. The Colorado Judicial Branch page for Montrose lists the full set of court contacts and judges.

The 7th Judicial District Attorney's Office has a Montrose location as well. That office handles criminal prosecution for cases filed in Montrose County. You can find contact info for the DA's Montrose office through the district attorney's website.

Court records from Montrose are governed by CJD 05-01, the Chief Justice Directive that sets rules on which records are public and which stay sealed. Most civil and criminal case files are open to the public. You can search for Montrose cases online through the state's docket search tool. The search is free and does not need an account.

Montrose Public Records Access

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 Montrose city records, Montrose County files, 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 city records, call Montrose City Hall at 970-240-1400. City records include meeting minutes, council agendas, contracts, permits, and inspection reports. For county records like property filings, recorded documents, and vital records, the Clerk and Recorder at 970-249-3362 is where to start. Montrose County has a public records request form on its website that you can fill out and submit online. The county public records request page walks you through the process and tells you what to expect.

Court records fall under a separate set of rules. C.R.S. 24-72-301, the Criminal Justice Records Act, adds rules for law enforcement and court files. Together with CJD 05-01, these laws set the framework for what you can access when you contact a Montrose office. Juvenile cases, mental health records, and sealed files are restricted. Most other case records are open. The CORA page on the Secretary of State's site explains your rights as a requester and has links to the full text of the law.

Copy fees vary. A few dollars covers most simple requests. Larger requests may cost more. Call first so you know what to expect.

State Phone Numbers for Montrose

Some services are handled at the state level, not locally. The Colorado Secretary of State at 303-894-2200 manages business filings, notary records, and elections oversight. The website has search tools for looking up business entities, checking filings, and finding registered agents. You can call with a quick question or use the online tools to search on your own.

The Colorado Judicial Branch at 720-625-5000 runs the statewide court system. For Montrose cases, call the local court at 970-252-4300. The state number is useful if you need general court info or are not sure which district handles your matter. The Colorado DMV at (303) 205-5600 handles driver licenses and vehicle titles across the state. The DMV website lets you renew online, check office locations, and look up forms. Montrose County handles plates, titles, and registration through its own motor vehicle office, which is run by the Clerk and Recorder.

For professional license checks, the DORA license lookup tool lets you verify whether someone holds a current license in Colorado. The database covers health care providers, contractors, real estate agents, and many other fields. It is free and does not need an account.

Colorado Secretary of State Directory

The Colorado Secretary of State website is the state hub for business searches, notary lookups, and election info that Montrose residents can use. The site has online tools for most common searches.

From this site you can search for any business registered in Colorado, check the status of a filing, or verify a notary commission. The phone number is 303-894-2200. Staff can help with questions that the online tools don't cover. Montrose residents use this site for the same searches as anyone else in the state, since it is a statewide resource and not tied to a specific county.

Tips for Reaching Montrose Offices

Hold times at Montrose city and county offices tend to be shorter than what you see in big Front Range cities. Still, Mondays are the busiest day at most offices. Try calling mid-morning on a Tuesday or Wednesday for the best results.

When you call, have any reference numbers ready. Case numbers, parcel IDs, account numbers, or names all help staff find your info faster. If you are not sure which office to call, the city at 970-240-1400 or the county at 970-249-7755 can point you in the right direction. Keep in mind that many Montrose offices close on Fridays. The Clerk and Recorder, courts, and other departments all follow a four-day schedule. Double-check hours before you visit in person.

The Montrose Regional Library at 970-249-9656 is another useful resource. The library is at 320 S 2nd St and offers free computer access, which can help if you need to do an online records search but don't have internet at home. Library staff can also help you find the right government office for your question.

Colorado Court Records Search

The Colorado Courts website provides online case search tools that Montrose residents can use to look up court records from the 7th Judicial District and other courts across the state.

You can search by name or case number to find filings, hearing dates, and case status from Montrose courts. The tool is free and works without creating an account. For certified copies, you still need to contact the Montrose County Justice Center at 970-252-4300. The court clerk can tell you what forms are needed and what the copy fees will be.

Nearby Colorado City Directories

Grand Junction is the closest major city to Montrose with its own phone directory page on this site. It is about 60 miles north along US-50 in Mesa County and has a separate set of city and county government contacts. If you need to reach offices in that part of the Western Slope, the Grand Junction page has all the numbers.