Monument Phone Directory

Monument is a small town in El Paso County with a population of about 10,435. The Town of Monument runs its government out of town hall at 645 Beacon Lite Road, and the main phone line is 719-481-2954. Most record searches and court matters go through El Paso County offices in Colorado Springs, since Monument sits in the 4th Judicial District. This page pulls together the key phone numbers for town hall, police, the municipal court, county departments, and state offices so Monument residents can find the right contact fast.

Monument Town Hall Phone Numbers

The Town of Monument has its offices at 645 Beacon Lite Road, Monument, CO 80132. Call 719-481-2954 for the front desk. Staff can help with general town questions or send your call to the right department. The fax number is 719-884-8046. Town hall is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The official Monument town website lists all departments and has forms for many services.

Monument runs several departments out of the same town hall building. The Town Clerk at 719-884-8047 handles public records requests, meeting minutes, and official town documents. The Planning Department at 719-884-8015 deals with zoning, land use, and development questions. The Water Department at 719-884-8037 covers billing, service setup, and water quality concerns for town customers. Public Works handles streets and infrastructure.

For code enforcement, parks, and cemetery matters, call the main line and ask for the right department. These smaller offices share the town hall number. Since Monument is a compact town, hold times tend to be short and staff can usually help you on the first call.

Monument Police and Court Contacts

The Monument Police Department operates out of town hall at 645 Beacon Lite Road. The office number is 719-481-3253. For non-emergency dispatch, call 719-390-5555. For emergencies, dial 911. The department handles law enforcement within town limits and works with the El Paso County Sheriff on cases outside those borders. You can find more about the department on the Monument police page.

Monument has its own Municipal Court. The court clerk can be reached at 719-481-3253 extension 1602. Court is held on the third Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at town hall. The court handles cases tied to town code violations and certain traffic offenses written by Monument police. The court clerk answers procedural questions but cannot give legal advice. Allow 24 hours for the clerk to respond to messages.

One thing to note is that some citations from Monument police go to El Paso County Court, not the Monument Municipal Court. Check the court name and address on your summons to be sure which one to contact. If your case is in county court, call 719-452-5000 instead. The 4th Judicial District Court in Colorado Springs handles felonies, civil cases, family law, and anything beyond town ordinance violations.

El Paso County Offices Serving Monument

Monument sits in El Paso County. The county seat is Colorado Springs, about 20 miles south. Most public records, property filings, and court functions that affect Monument residents are handled at the county level. The main county phone number is 719-520-7276. County offices are in downtown Colorado Springs.

The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder at 719-520-6202 manages recorded documents, marriage licenses, elections, and motor vehicle titles. The Assessor at 719-520-6600 handles property valuations and tax assessment questions for Monument parcels. The Sheriff's main line is 719-520-7100 for non-emergency calls that fall outside Monument town limits but still in El Paso County. The El Paso County website has a full department list with direct phone numbers for each office.

If you own property in Monument, the county Assessor and Clerk are your go-to offices for tax statements, deed recordings, and ownership questions. The county Clerk and Recorder also handles birth and death certificates. Call 719-520-6202 for vital records requests.

El Paso County Contact Directory

The El Paso County contact page lists every county department with direct phone numbers and office locations. Monument residents can use this to find the right office without guessing.

From this page you can reach the Clerk, Assessor, Sheriff, Treasurer, and every other county department. The site also links to the 4th Judicial District Court pages, property search tools, and election info. If you deal with county offices often, it is worth saving the link.

Monument Court and Record Searches

Court records for Monument fall under the 4th Judicial District. The Colorado Judicial Branch at 720-625-5000 runs the statewide court system. You can search court cases online through the state docket search tool for free. Look up cases by name, case number, or filing date. No account is needed.

Access to court records in Colorado follows Chief Justice Directive 05-01 (CJD 05-01). This directive spells out which case files the public can view and which ones stay sealed. Most civil and criminal filings are open to anyone. Family cases and juvenile records have restrictions. If you need certified copies of court documents, contact the clerk of court at 719-452-5000. You can request copies by mail or in person at the courthouse in Colorado Springs.

For records held by town or county offices, the Colorado Open Records Act sets the rules. Under C.R.S. 24-72-201, most government records are public. You can request them from any Monument-area office. Put your request in writing when you can. Include names, dates, and details about what you want. Offices must respond within three business days. Getting the actual documents may take longer for big requests. Ask about costs up front to avoid surprises.

Colorado Courts Record Search

The Colorado courts website gives Monument residents access to statewide case records and court information online. Here is the main court records search page.

You can search by party name or case number to find filings in the 4th Judicial District and other courts across the state. The search is free and open to the public. For detailed records or certified copies, contact the court clerk directly at 719-452-5000.

State Phone Contacts for Monument

Some searches go past what town or county offices handle. The Colorado Secretary of State at 303-894-2200 manages business filings, notary records, and campaign finance data. The Secretary of State website has online search tools for business entity lookups and other state records.

The Colorado DMV at (303) 205-5600 handles driver and vehicle records statewide. Monument residents use this for title checks, registration lookups, and driving record requests. The Colorado DMV website has online tools and office locations near Monument. For professional license checks, the DORA license verification tool lets you look up whether a contractor, doctor, real estate agent, or other professional holds a current Colorado license.

The Criminal Justice Records Act under C.R.S. 24-72-301 adds rules for law enforcement files in Colorado. This covers arrest records, incident reports, and investigation files. Some are public and some are restricted based on case status. If you need a police report from the Monument Police Department, this statute governs what they can release.

Requesting Records in Monument

Start by figuring out which office holds what you need. Town hall at 719-481-2954 keeps municipal records like council minutes, ordinances, and department files. The Monument Police at 719-481-3253 handles incident reports and police records. El Paso County offices in Colorado Springs hold property records, vital records, and most documents people search for.

Under C.R.S. 24-72-201, you have the right to request records from any government office serving Monument. The best approach is a written request that spells out exactly what you want. Give names, dates, case numbers, or other details to help staff find the right file. Offices have three business days to respond, though the actual delivery of documents may take longer for large requests. Always ask about fees up front. Simple copies usually cost a few dollars, but more involved requests can add up if they take staff time to pull together.

You can submit requests by phone, mail, email, or in person. A quick call is the fastest way to check if a record exists. For a paper trail, email works well. Walk-in requests at town hall or the county are fine for simple lookups where you know what you need.

Tips for Calling Monument Offices

Hold times at Monument town offices are usually short. It is a small town. County offices in Colorado Springs are busier, especially on Mondays and right after holidays. Mid-morning on a Tuesday or Wednesday is a good time to call county departments. If phone lines are backed up, check the El Paso County or Monument town websites for online contact forms and email addresses.

When you call, have reference numbers ready. Case numbers, parcel IDs, account numbers, or recording numbers all help staff find your info faster. If you are not sure which office to call, start with the town at 719-481-2954 for local matters or the county at 719-520-7276 for records and court questions. Front desk staff at both can point you the right way based on what you describe. The Colorado Open Records Act, found at C.R.S. 24-72-201, also lets you file requests in writing if a phone call does not get you what you need.

El Paso County Phone Directory

The El Paso County phone directory page has a full breakdown of every county department, office, and contact number that serves Monument. Since the county seat is Colorado Springs, all county offices are about 20 miles south of Monument. The county page lists the Clerk, Assessor, Sheriff, Treasurer, and more with direct lines and addresses for each one.

View El Paso County Phone Directory

Nearby Colorado City Directories

Colorado Springs is the nearest large city to Monument and sits just south in El Paso County. It shares the same county government and court system. Fountain is farther south in El Paso County and also uses the 4th Judicial District Court. Castle Rock is north of Monument in Douglas County and has its own set of county contacts and courts.