Colorado · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Costilla, CO
Costilla (population 3,499) records real-property documents through the Costilla County Clerk and Recorder. 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.
Costilla recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Costilla County Clerk and Recorder
- Recording fee
- $40 flat state-mandated fee + $3 surcharge ($2 Electronic Recording Technology Board + $1 Clerk & Recorder technology fee) = $43 total per document, regardless of page count first / None — flat $43 covers unlimited pages add'l (+Documentary fee of $0.05 per $500 of sale consideration must be marked on the deed and transfer declaration)
- Mailing address
- USPS: PO Box 308, San Luis, CO 81152 | FedEx/UPS: 400 Gasper St., Ste. 101, San Luis, CO 81152
- Phone
- (719) 937-7671
- Checks payable to
- Costilla County Clerk and Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No mandatory cover sheet found; TD-1000 transfer declaration required with deeds; statewide margin rules apply (1 in. top / 0.5 in. sides)
Can you e-record in Costilla?
Yes. Costilla accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Costilla, Colorado
- Prepare the document so it meets Costilla 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, or by mail to Costilla County Clerk and Recorder at USPS: PO Box 308, San Luis, CO 81152 | FedEx/UPS: 400 Gasper St., Ste. 101, San Luis, CO 81152.
- Pay the recording fee ($40 flat state-mandated fee + $3 surcharge ($2 Electronic Recording Technology Board + $1 Clerk & Recorder technology fee) = $43 total per document, regardless of page count first / None — flat $43 covers unlimited pages add'l (+Documentary fee of $0.05 per $500 of sale consideration must be marked on the deed and transfer declaration)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Costilla
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 Costilla 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.
Costilla recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Costilla?
The Costilla County Clerk and Recorder charges $40 flat state-mandated fee + $3 surcharge ($2 Electronic Recording Technology Board + $1 Clerk & Recorder technology fee) = $43 total per document, regardless of page count first / None — flat $43 covers unlimited pages add'l (+Documentary fee of $0.05 per $500 of sale consideration must be marked on the deed and transfer declaration), with checks payable to Costilla County Clerk and Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Costilla?
Yes. Costilla accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, 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 Costilla?
Mail recordings to Costilla County Clerk and Recorder: USPS: PO Box 308, San Luis, CO 81152 | FedEx/UPS: 400 Gasper St., Ste. 101, San Luis, CO 81152 ((719) 937-7671).
How can Jurably help with recording in Costilla?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Costilla 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 Costilla recorder in person.
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