Sterling Phone Directory

The Sterling phone directory lists contact numbers for City Hall, Logan County offices, the 13th Judicial District court, and state agencies that serve the area. Sterling is the Logan County seat with a population of 13,765. City Hall sits at 421 N 4th St, and the main phone line is 970-522-9700. Logan County runs its offices from 315 Main St, just a few blocks away. This page pulls all of those numbers into one spot so you can reach the right office on your first call.

Sterling City Hall Contacts

Sterling City Hall is at 421 N 4th St. The main phone number is 970-522-9700. Staff can take your call and route it to the right department. Hours run Monday through Friday, and the office is closed on weekends and state holidays. If you are not sure which department handles your question, the front desk is a good place to start.

The city manages its own police, fire, public works, and parks and library departments. Each one has a direct line, but the main number can transfer you if you don't have the specific extension. Sterling also has an online payments page at sterlingcolo.com where you can pay utility bills, fines, and other city fees without calling in. The site lists department pages with phone numbers and staff contacts. It is not a huge site, but it covers the basics well enough to find what you need.

The Sterling Police Department is at 421 N 4th St, same address as City Hall. The non-emergency line is 970-522-3512. Call 911 for active emergencies only. For fire questions, inspections, or safety checks, reach the fire department at 970-522-3823. The fire station is at 410 N 5th St.

Sterling Department Phone Numbers

Public works handles water, sewer, streets, and related city services. The public works office can be reached through the main city line at 970-522-9700. For water and sewer issues after hours, call 970-522-3512 since emergencies like broken mains route through the police dispatch line. Sterling runs its own water and sewer system, so billing goes through the city rather than a third-party provider.

Parks, library, and recreation all fall under one department in Sterling. The Sterling Public Library is at 420 N 5th St, and the phone number is 970-522-2023. The library offers free internet access, meeting rooms, and a collection you can search from their catalog. Recreation programs and park questions go through the same department. If you want to book a park shelter or ask about a city event, start with the library number or the main city line.

Sterling uses a city manager form of government. The city council sets policy, and the manager handles day-to-day operations. Council meetings are open to the public. You can find agendas and minutes on the city website under the government section. If you want to attend or submit a comment, the City Clerk can walk you through the process.

Logan County Offices in Sterling

County services for Sterling go through Logan County. The main county offices are at 315 Main St, right in Sterling since it is the county seat. The Logan County website lists each department with phone numbers and hours.

The Logan County Clerk and Recorder at 970-522-1544 handles recorded documents, elections, and motor vehicle services. If you need to look up a deed, record a document, or register to vote, this is the office. The clerk also has an online document search tool through EagleWeb at documents.logancountyco.gov where you can look up recorded documents for free. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.

The Logan County Assessor handles property valuations. That number is 970-522-2797. The Treasurer at 970-522-2462 collects property taxes. Both offices are at 315 Main St in Sterling. If you have a question about your property tax bill or assessed value, those are the two offices to call.

The Logan County Sheriff's Office is at 110 N Riverview Rd, Room 116. The phone number is 970-522-2578. The sheriff handles law enforcement outside Sterling city limits and serves civil papers, warrants, and other court orders for the whole county. Sterling has its own police force for calls inside the city, but some services overlap with the sheriff's office. The Logan County Coroner can be reached at 970-521-4850 at 330 S 2nd St in Sterling.

Court Contacts for Sterling

Sterling is in the 13th Judicial District. That district covers Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington, and Yuma counties. The Logan County Combined Courts are at 110 N Riverview Rd, Room 205. The main court phone number is 970-522-6565, option 7. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM.

District court hears felonies, major civil cases, family law, and probate. County court handles misdemeanors, traffic cases, and small claims. Both operate out of the same building in Sterling. If you need to check on a case or ask about a hearing date, call the clerk at the main number. You can also search for Sterling 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 in Colorado follows CJD 05-01. This directive sets the rules on which records are open to the public and which stay sealed. Most civil and criminal case files from Sterling courts are public. Some files like juvenile cases and sealed records are not available. The court clerk can tell you what is and is not accessible for a given case number.

State Phone Numbers for Sterling

Some services run at the state level. Sterling residents use the same state contacts as the rest of Colorado. The Colorado Secretary of State at 303-894-2200 manages business filings, notary records, and election oversight. The site has search tools for business entities and registered agents. You can call if you have a question about a filing.

The Colorado Judicial Branch at 720-625-5000 runs the statewide court system. For Sterling cases, call the local court at 970-522-6565, but the state line can help if you need general information or are not sure which district handles your case. 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 Sterling.

For professional license checks, the DORA license lookup tool lets you verify whether someone holds a current license in fields like medicine, real estate, or contracting. The search is free.

Sterling 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 Sterling city records, Logan 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 Sterling city records, call the main line at 970-522-9700. City records include meeting minutes, council agendas, contracts, permits, and inspection reports. Some records are posted on the city website, so check there first. It might save you a call. Logan County records go through the Clerk and Recorder at 970-522-1544. Property records, recorded documents, and other county files are held at that office. The EagleWeb tool lets you search some Logan County records for free online.

Court records follow C.R.S. 24-72-301 and CJD 05-01, which set separate rules for what court files the public can see. Most case records from Sterling courts are open, but juvenile records, mental health files, and sealed cases are restricted. The CORA page on the Secretary of State's site explains the full process for making records requests in Colorado.

Copy fees vary by office. Call ahead to ask about costs.

Colorado Courts Phone Directory

The Colorado Judicial Branch website is the main hub for court information that Sterling residents need. It lists phone numbers, court locations, and online tools for case lookups across the state.

From the judicial branch site, you can find the Logan County Combined Courts page, check case dockets, and see court hours. The 13th Judicial District page lists judges, staff contacts, and local court rules. Sterling residents can use the statewide docket search to look up any case by name or number without calling the courthouse. The state court phone number is 720-625-5000 for general questions about the system.

Colorado Vehicle Records Search

The Colorado DMV vehicle records page covers how to request vehicle history and title information for Sterling area residents who need those records.

Vehicle record requests go through the state DMV at (303) 205-5600. You can check title status, request a vehicle history report, and handle other vehicle-related records through the DMV site. Logan County handles plates, registration, and titles locally through the Clerk and Recorder's motor vehicle division. For most routine vehicle work, the county office at 315 Main St in Sterling is closer and faster than going through the state.

Nearby Cities in Colorado

Sterling sits in northeast Colorado on the high plains, about 125 miles northeast of Denver. Fort Morgan is the closest city of similar size, roughly 80 miles to the west along Interstate 76. Other major Colorado cities are on the Front Range, two or more hours away by car.