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Recording a Deed or Document in Denver, CO
Denver (population 715,522) records real-property documents through the City and County of Denver, Office of the Clerk and Recorder (Recording Division). 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.
Denver recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- City and County of Denver, Office of the Clerk and Recorder (Recording Division)
- Recording fee
- $43 per document flat fee (standard statewide $40 + $3 surcharge) first / None — flat fee, no per-page charge; Deed of Trust release recordings total $73 add'l (+Documentary fee $0.10 per $1,000 of consideration (minimum $500 exemption threshold))
- Mailing address
- Clerk & Recorder Recording Dept., 200 W. 14th Ave., Denver, CO 80204 (also cited as 201 W. Colfax, Dept. 101, Denver, CO 80202 — verify current address before mailing)
- Phone
- 311 or (720) 913-1311
- Checks payable to
- Manager of Finance
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: No state-mandated cover sheet; formatting requirement is 1-inch top margin, 0.5-inch side margins; maximum document size 24 in. x 36 in.
Can you e-record in Denver?
Yes. Denver 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 Denver, Colorado
- Prepare the document so it meets Denver 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 City and County of Denver, Office of the Clerk and Recorder (Recording Division) at Clerk & Recorder Recording Dept., 200 W. 14th Ave., Denver, CO 80204 (also cited as 201 W. Colfax, Dept. 101, Denver, CO 80202 — verify current address before mailing).
- Pay the recording fee ($43 per document flat fee (standard statewide $40 + $3 surcharge) first / None — flat fee, no per-page charge; Deed of Trust release recordings total $73 add'l (+Documentary fee $0.10 per $1,000 of consideration (minimum $500 exemption threshold))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Denver standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Denver recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Denver?
The City and County of Denver, Office of the Clerk and Recorder (Recording Division) charges $43 per document flat fee (standard statewide $40 + $3 surcharge) first / None — flat fee, no per-page charge; Deed of Trust release recordings total $73 add'l (+Documentary fee $0.10 per $1,000 of consideration (minimum $500 exemption threshold)), with checks payable to Manager of Finance. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Denver?
Yes. Denver 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 Denver?
Mail recordings to City and County of Denver, Office of the Clerk and Recorder (Recording Division): Clerk & Recorder Recording Dept., 200 W. 14th Ave., Denver, CO 80204 (also cited as 201 W. Colfax, Dept. 101, Denver, CO 80202 — verify current address before mailing) (311 or (720) 913-1311).
Can Jurably record my document in Denver for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Denver recorder in person.
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