Colorado · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Adams, CO
Adams (population 519,572) records real-property documents through the Adams County Clerk & Recorder, Recording Department. Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Adams recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Adams County Clerk & Recorder, Recording Department
- Recording fee
- $43.00 flat fee per document (uniform statewide Colorado flat recording fee effective July 1, 2025, per HB24-1052/1269; replaces prior $13 first page/$5 addl-page structure) first / Not applicable - flat $43 fee regardless of page count (effective July 1, 2025) add'l (+State documentary fee: $0.01 per $100 of consideration on transfers >$500 in value (separate from recording fee))
- Mailing address
- Adams County Clerk & Recorder, Recording Department, P.O. Box 5012, Brighton, CO 80601 (for FedEx/UPS/Certified Mail use: 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy. Suite E2400, Brighton, CO 80601)
- Phone
- 720-523-6020
- Checks payable to
- unverified exact payee name (likely 'Adams County Clerk and Recorder')
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: unverified specifics; standard CO margin rules apply (see formatting_notes)
Can you e-record in Adams?
Yes. Adams accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Adams, Colorado
- Prepare the document so it meets Adams formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit electronically through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, or by mail to Adams County Clerk & Recorder, Recording Department at Adams County Clerk & Recorder, Recording Department, P.O. Box 5012, Brighton, CO 80601 (for FedEx/UPS/Certified Mail use: 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy. Suite E2400, Brighton, CO 80601).
- Pay the recording fee ($43.00 flat fee per document (uniform statewide Colorado flat recording fee effective July 1, 2025, per HB24-1052/1269; replaces prior $13 first page/$5 addl-page structure) first / Not applicable - flat $43 fee regardless of page count (effective July 1, 2025) add'l (+State documentary fee: $0.01 per $100 of consideration on transfers >$500 in value (separate from recording fee))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Adams
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Adams property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Adams recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Adams?
The Adams County Clerk & Recorder, Recording Department charges $43.00 flat fee per document (uniform statewide Colorado flat recording fee effective July 1, 2025, per HB24-1052/1269; replaces prior $13 first page/$5 addl-page structure) first / Not applicable - flat $43 fee regardless of page count (effective July 1, 2025) add'l (+State documentary fee: $0.01 per $100 of consideration on transfers >$500 in value (separate from recording fee)), with checks payable to unverified exact payee name (likely 'Adams County Clerk and Recorder'). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Adams?
Yes. Adams accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
Where do I send documents for recording in Adams?
Mail recordings to Adams County Clerk & Recorder, Recording Department: Adams County Clerk & Recorder, Recording Department, P.O. Box 5012, Brighton, CO 80601 (for FedEx/UPS/Certified Mail use: 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy. Suite E2400, Brighton, CO 80601) (720-523-6020).
How can Jurably help with recording in Adams?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Adams to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Adams recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.