Wheat Ridge Contact Directory

Wheat Ridge is a city of about 32,300 people in Jefferson County, Colorado. It sits just west of Denver along Interstate 70. City Hall is at 7500 West 29th Avenue and the main phone line is 303-234-5900. This directory has the key phone numbers for Wheat Ridge city departments, the police, the municipal court, and the Jefferson County offices that serve the area. You can also find state agency contacts and public records numbers below. Use the search tool or scroll down to find what you need.

Wheat Ridge City Hall Phone Numbers

Wheat Ridge City Hall is at 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. Call 303-234-5900 to reach any city department. The main line has a menu that routes calls to the right office. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. You can also walk in during those hours. The building sits on the southeast corner of West 29th Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard, which makes it easy to find. Front desk staff can point you to the right floor or give you a direct number to call back later if you need to.

The city runs its own police force, parks system, public works, and community development office. These are all separate from Jefferson County services. If your question involves property taxes, court cases beyond the municipal level, or the clerk and recorder, those go through Jefferson County offices in Golden. For anything that falls under city government in Wheat Ridge, the numbers on this page will get you to the right place. When you are not sure which office handles your issue, call the main line first.

The staff directory at ci.wheatridge.co.us/Directory.aspx lists direct phone numbers for every city department along with names and email addresses.

Wheat Ridge Department Phone List

Each department in Wheat Ridge has its own phone line. These direct numbers let you skip the main menu and get to the office you need right away. The list below covers the most used contacts in the Wheat Ridge phone directory. Some departments also have their own email addresses on the city website. If you call after hours and reach voicemail, staff will return your call the next business day in most cases. The community development office and public works both have separate locations from City Hall, so call ahead if you plan to visit in person.

Public Works is at 11220 West 45th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. They handle streets, water, sewer, and stormwater. Parks and Recreation runs the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center at 4005 Kipling Street. Call 303-231-1300 for program info, facility hours, and event details.

Wheat Ridge Police Phone Numbers

The Wheat Ridge Police Department handles law enforcement inside city limits. The non-emergency number is 303-980-7300. Use this line to file a report, ask about an incident, or reach a specific unit. For emergencies, call 911. The police department works out of City Hall at 7500 West 29th Avenue. Walk-in hours run Monday through Friday during business hours for records and general questions. The department is part of the city government, not the Jefferson County Sheriff.

Wheat Ridge police keep their own records separate from the sheriff. If something happened inside the Wheat Ridge city limits, this department has the report. If the incident took place in an unincorporated part of Jefferson County, the sheriff at 303-271-0211 would have it instead. This is a common point of confusion. When you are not sure which agency took the report, try calling the Wheat Ridge non-emergency line first. They can check their system and tell you if the case is theirs or direct you to the sheriff.

Records requests go through the police records unit. Under the Criminal Justice Records Act, C.R.S. 24-72-301, some police records are open to the public while others are restricted. Accident reports and incident reports are generally available once finalized. Active investigation files may be held back at the department's discretion. Ask the records clerk what is available for the specific case you need. You can call 303-980-7300 and ask for the records division, or visit in person at City Hall.

Wheat Ridge Court Phone Contacts

Wheat Ridge has its own Municipal Court. The court is on the first floor of City Hall at 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. The phone number is 303-235-2835. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. This court handles city ordinance violations, traffic tickets issued by Wheat Ridge police, and other municipal matters. If you have a ticket or summons from the Wheat Ridge Municipal Court, this is where to call with questions about your case.

For cases beyond the municipal level, Wheat Ridge residents go through the Jefferson County Combined Court in Golden. That court is part of the 1st Judicial District. The courthouse is at 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401. The Clerk of Court phone number is 720-772-2550. For records requests at the county level, call 720-772-2570. Civil cases, criminal cases, domestic matters, and probate all go through this one courthouse. The drive from central Wheat Ridge to Golden takes about 15 minutes.

Court records in Colorado are public under Chief Justice Directive 05-01 (CJD 05-01). You can search case dockets for free on the Colorado Judicial Branch website. The docket search covers all 64 counties. For full document copies from a case involving a Wheat Ridge resident, contact the court clerk by phone or email at jeffcorecordrequest@judicial.state.co.us. There may be a fee depending on how many pages you request.

The statewide docket search at the Colorado Judicial Branch docket page lets you look up cases from any county in Colorado.

Use this tool to find case information for Wheat Ridge residents and cases filed in Jefferson County court.

Wheat Ridge Public Records Contacts

Public records in Wheat Ridge come from two main sources. City records are held at City Hall. County records are held by the Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder at 303-271-8100 in Golden. The type of record you need tells you which office to call. City council minutes, building permits, and city contracts go through the city. Property records, marriage licenses, and recorded documents go through the county. If you are not sure where to start, call the Wheat Ridge main line at 303-234-5900 and they can point you the right way.

The Colorado Open Records Act, C.R.S. 24-72-201, gives anyone the right to request records from city and county offices. You do not need to live in Wheat Ridge or even in Colorado to make a request. You also do not need to give a reason. Standard page copies cost $0.25 each in most offices. Electronic copies are often free. If your request takes more than one hour of staff time, the office can charge a per-hour research fee. Being specific about what you want helps keep costs down and speeds things up.

The CORA information page at sos.state.co.us/pubs/info_center/cora.html explains how to make a formal records request to any government office in Colorado, including Wheat Ridge city offices and Jefferson County departments. It covers timelines, fees, and what to do if a request is denied.

State Agency Contacts for Wheat Ridge

Several Colorado state agencies serve Wheat Ridge residents. The DMV is one of the most used. The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles main number is (303) 205-5600. The closest full-service DMV offices for Wheat Ridge residents are in the Lakewood and Arvada area. You can handle most title and registration tasks online through the myDMV portal at dmv.colorado.gov, but driver license renewals and ID cards still need an in-person visit. Check the site for the office nearest to you with the shortest wait time.

DORA, the Department of Regulatory Agencies, handles professional licensing for the entire state. You can check the status of any professional license through the DORA license search tool. This covers contractors, real estate agents, medical professionals, and many other fields. The tool is free and shows whether a license is active, expired, or has any complaints against it.

The Colorado Secretary of State office handles business filings, elections, and public records requests at the state level. Their main phone number is 303-894-2200. You can search registered businesses, check campaign finance records, and look up notary information through their website. The Colorado Judicial Branch at 720-625-5000 oversees all state courts including the Jefferson County courthouse that serves Wheat Ridge.

Jefferson County Services for Wheat Ridge

Wheat Ridge sits in Jefferson County, and many government services come from the county level rather than the city. Property taxes, elections, and vital records all go through Jefferson County offices in Golden. The main county number is 303-271-6511. You can reach the Clerk and Recorder at 303-271-8100 for recorded documents, marriage licenses, and election questions. The Assessor at 303-271-8600 handles property valuations. The Sheriff at 303-271-0211 covers law enforcement in the unincorporated parts of the county around Wheat Ridge.

Under C.R.S. 24-72-201, records held by Jefferson County offices are public and available to anyone. You can request copies by phone, email, or in person at the county campus in Golden. For a full list of Jefferson County departments and their phone numbers, see the county page on this site.

The Jefferson County homepage at jeffco.us gives Wheat Ridge residents quick access to county departments, phone contacts, and online services.

From this page you can reach the clerk, assessor, treasurer, courts, and other offices that serve the Wheat Ridge area.

View Jefferson County Phone Directory

Legal Aid Phone Numbers in Wheat Ridge

Several organizations offer legal help to Wheat Ridge residents. Colorado Legal Services is the largest free legal aid provider in the state. They serve low-income residents with civil matters including family law, housing, and public benefits. The statewide intake line is 303-837-1321. They also have a toll-free number at 1-888-534-5243. Their website has an online intake form if you prefer not to call.

The Jefferson County Court Resource Center at 720-772-2501 is another free resource. Staff there help people who do not have a lawyer. They cannot give legal advice, but they can explain forms, outline the court process, and point you to other resources. This is a good first call if you have a court matter and do not know where to start. The Colorado Bar Association runs a lawyer referral service at 303-831-5723 to match you with an attorney near Wheat Ridge who handles your type of case.

Nearby Cities Phone Directory

These cities are near Wheat Ridge and have their own phone directory pages on this site. Each city has separate government offices, police departments, and contact numbers. For county-level services, all of these cities use Jefferson County offices in Golden except Denver, which is its own county.