Colorado · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Custer, CO
Custer (population 4,704) records real-property documents through the Custer 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.
Custer recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Custer County Clerk and Recorder
- Recording fee
- $43.00/document (up to 8.5"x14", unlimited pages) — statewide flat fee ($40 + $3 surcharge) first / None — unlimited pages covered by flat fee add'l (+Documentary fee of $0.01 per $100 of applicable sales consideration)
- Mailing address
- Standard mail: Custer County Clerk & Recorder, P.O. Box 150, Westcliffe, CO 81252 | FedEx/UPS: 205 S. 6th Street, Westcliffe, CO 81252
- Phone
- 719-783-2441 (also listed 719-783-0441)
- Checks payable to
- CC Clerk (Custer County Clerk)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No mandatory cover sheet identified; statewide margin rules apply (1 in. top / 0.5 in. sides); documents must be received/recorded by 4:45 PM or roll to next day
Can you e-record in Custer?
Yes. Custer 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 Custer, Colorado
- Prepare the document so it meets Custer 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 Custer County Clerk and Recorder at Standard mail: Custer County Clerk & Recorder, P.O. Box 150, Westcliffe, CO 81252 | FedEx/UPS: 205 S. 6th Street, Westcliffe, CO 81252.
- Pay the recording fee ($43.00/document (up to 8.5"x14", unlimited pages) — statewide flat fee ($40 + $3 surcharge) first / None — unlimited pages covered by flat fee add'l (+Documentary fee of $0.01 per $100 of applicable sales consideration)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Custer
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 Custer 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.
Custer recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Custer?
The Custer County Clerk and Recorder charges $43.00/document (up to 8.5"x14", unlimited pages) — statewide flat fee ($40 + $3 surcharge) first / None — unlimited pages covered by flat fee add'l (+Documentary fee of $0.01 per $100 of applicable sales consideration), with checks payable to CC Clerk (Custer County Clerk). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Custer?
Yes. Custer 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 Custer?
Mail recordings to Custer County Clerk and Recorder: Standard mail: Custer County Clerk & Recorder, P.O. Box 150, Westcliffe, CO 81252 | FedEx/UPS: 205 S. 6th Street, Westcliffe, CO 81252 (719-783-2441 (also listed 719-783-0441)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Custer?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Custer 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 Custer recorder in person.
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Under contract in Custer? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.