Colorado · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Douglas, CO
Douglas (population 357,978) records real-property documents through the Douglas 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.
Douglas recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Douglas County Clerk and Recorder
- Recording fee
- $43 per document flat fee (statewide $40 + $3 surcharge), effective 07/01/2025 first / None — flat fee regardless of page count add'l (+State documentary fee applies to conveyance deeds per standard CO formula)
- Mailing address
- US Mail: Douglas County Clerk & Recorder, PO Box 1360, Castle Rock, CO 80104 | FedEx/UPS: Douglas County Clerk & Recorder, 301 Wilcox Street, Attn: Real Estate Recording, Castle Rock, CO 80104
- Phone
- 303-660-7446
- Checks payable to
- Douglas County Clerk and Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No mandatory cover sheet; statewide margin rules apply (1 in. top / 0.5 in. sides)
Can you e-record in Douglas?
Yes. Douglas accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Douglas, Colorado
- Prepare the document so it meets Douglas 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, or by mail to Douglas County Clerk and Recorder at US Mail: Douglas County Clerk & Recorder, PO Box 1360, Castle Rock, CO 80104 | FedEx/UPS: Douglas County Clerk & Recorder, 301 Wilcox Street, Attn: Real Estate Recording, Castle Rock, CO 80104.
- Pay the recording fee ($43 per document flat fee (statewide $40 + $3 surcharge), effective 07/01/2025 first / None — flat fee regardless of page count add'l (+State documentary fee applies to conveyance deeds per standard CO formula)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Douglas
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 Douglas 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.
Douglas recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Douglas?
The Douglas County Clerk and Recorder charges $43 per document flat fee (statewide $40 + $3 surcharge), effective 07/01/2025 first / None — flat fee regardless of page count add'l (+State documentary fee applies to conveyance deeds per standard CO formula), with checks payable to Douglas County Clerk and Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Douglas?
Yes. Douglas accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Douglas?
Mail recordings to Douglas County Clerk and Recorder: US Mail: Douglas County Clerk & Recorder, PO Box 1360, Castle Rock, CO 80104 | FedEx/UPS: Douglas County Clerk & Recorder, 301 Wilcox Street, Attn: Real Estate Recording, Castle Rock, CO 80104 (303-660-7446).
How can Jurably help with recording in Douglas?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Douglas 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 Douglas recorder in person.
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Under contract in Douglas? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.